Sharjah24: Fujairah Municipality has signed Tuesday a cooperation agreement with Emirates Parkings (EP) with the aim to enhance bilateral cooperation and provide a formal framework in the field of investment, management, rehabilitation of vehicle impound yards.
The agreement was signed at Fujairah Municipality by Eng. Mohammed Al Afkham, Director-General of Fujairah Municipality, and Abdullah Matar Al Mannai, Chairman and Managing Director of Emirates Parkings, in the presence of representatives from the two sides.
Under the agreement, Fujairah Municipality shall grant Emirates Parkings the concession to invest, rehabilitate, and manage impoundment yards, perform vehicle towing and confiscation management services, in accordance with the highest levels, standards and conditions and in line with the technical conditions set out in the agreement.
Pointing to the keenness of Fujairah Municipality to enhance cooperation with the private sector, Eng. Mohammed Al Afkham lauded the distinction and professionalism of Emirates Parkings in providing organisation, management and rehabilitation services for impound yards, which would preserve the civilisational and aesthetic look in the streets and areas of Fujairah, and ger rid of the phenomenon of abandoned cars.
"The agreement comes in line with the efforts made by Fujairah Municipality to support the civilisational development in the emirate and make quantum leaps in the fields of environment, health, investment, public utilities and services. This would help achieve the prosperity of the emirate and translate its vision and development plan so as to realize the targeted comprehensive plan," he added.
Abdullah Matar Al-Mannai said: "Emirates Parkings is the UAE's first organisation to develop a modern system that makes it easier for government agencies and customers to process vehicle impoundment. Our impoundment yards are fully equipped with electronic devices, software and smart systems, as well as 24/7 manned security operation and CCTV systems, while vehicles are insured against fire and theft."
Al-Mannai added: "In managing its operations, the company is also keen to achieve speed and readiness factors in transporting vehicles in 24/7, in addition to reaching the location of the vehicle required to be impounded within a maximum period of 60 minutes."
Emirates Parkings currently operates in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Quwain, with plans to expand its services to cover more locations, as part of its commitment to maintaining its leadership as the best and most reliable parking solutions provider in the UAE.
The company has a highly-skilled technical and administrative team in accordance with the most advanced international practices, in addition to a fleet of advanced towing vehicles and equipment furnished with the latest tools and technologies.