UAE family firm's bus deliveries boost the school run

Al Naboodah Group Enterprises has provided 750 new school buses as the new term kicks off

Al Naboodah Group Enterprises (ANGE) is kick starting the upcoming academic year by providing 750 new school buses. Courtesy ANGE

The UAE family conglomerate Al Naboodah Group Enterprises (ANGE) has provided 750 new school buses as the new term kicks off across the country.

Partnering with operators such as Emirates Transport, Dubai Taxi Corporation, School Transport Services and other private schools, ANGE’s buses are transporting an estimated 400,000 children daily to and from school, the company said.

The new buses, which are distributed through Swaidan Trading, the commercial vehicle and heavy equipment business of ANGE, include Ashok Leyland Falcon  and Sunwin vehicles. All  have been tailored to the highest international safety standards of school transport services mandated by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), Emirates Authority for Standardisation and Metrology (ESMA), and the Department of Transport.

“Over the past 30 years, Al Naboodah Group Enterprises has been a trusted partner, providing government bodies with school buses that meet the highest safety and operational standards for UAE students," said Buti Al Naboodah, the deputy chief executive of commercial for ANGE. "Quality customer service and safety remain a priority, reinforcing the Group’s commitment to best practices across all areas of our business.”

Recently, Ashok Leyland, which is ranked as the world’s 5th largest bus manufacturer and boasting production facilities in the UAE, successfully launched the first roll-over compliant Oyster 33-seater school bus, meeting and exceeding safety requirements set by authorities.

"We go to great lengths in customising our school buses to meet safety standards while ensuring a superior level of comfort for students,” said Ajit Kumar, the chief operating officer for commercial, transport and electrical at ANGE.

With a range of seating options that can accommodate 25 to 83 students, the school buses feature Euro-3 turbocharged engines with auto fire suppression system, fire-retardant school

bus seats with height adjusting retractable integrated seat belts, super cooled air conditioning, fully pneumatic brakes with ABS, built-in CCTV systems, passenger door sensors to prevent accidental closure, LED destination boards, and roof hatches and emergency exits on all sides.

ANGE has a strong history of providing high quality bus fleets that feature state-of-the-art safety, comfort and infotainment features tailored to UAE conditions, and will continue to meet and exceed safety standards required by authorities and provide a comfortable travelling environment for the students.

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About Saeed & Mohammed Al Naboodah Holding LLC:

Founded in 1958 by two brothers, the Saeed & Mohammed Al Naboodah Group is among the most well-respected family company names in the UAE. Set up in 1979, Saeed & Mohammed Al Naboodah Holding LLC is the family parent company for the Group. It is run by a Board led by our Group Chairman.

About Al Naboodah Group Enterprises:

The management of the Group’s operating divisions is undertaken by Al Naboodah Group Enterprises (ANGE). Employing over 16,000 people and over 40 nationalities, the ANGE core business focus covers civil engineering, building and MEP as well as a diverse portfolio of global brands in the transportation, travel, electrical, logistics, agriculture and fit-out arenas. The Al Naboodah brand is renowned for the delivery of world-class projects and services within demanding schedules and exceeding the quality demanded by its clients.