Unique Group has big plans in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Investment

Unique Group has been in the Saudi market for more than a decade, and 2024 marked an important step in the company’s ambitions to enhance its presence in the Kingdom, starting with a newly expanded facility in Dammam.

“It’s been exciting to witness Saudi Arabia’s development in recent years. The country has always been a major market for us, and we aimed to extend our presence in line with the Saudi Vision 2030 and the increasing requirements from clients.

“We have strong partnerships with key players like Aramco, NEOM, the National Center for Wildlife (NCW), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), the General Authority for Survey and Geospatial Information (GEOSA), and Red Sea Global. We have seen a surge in projects across Saudi Arabia and, with the ambition that the country has, we are confident it will only keep growing. So, we decided to expand our presence in Saudi Arabia to support our customers more effectively and quickly.

The expanded, 2,000-square-metre facility in Dammam houses a wide range of equipment, including survey tools, USVs, diving and life support solutions, buoyancy, and Water Weights equipment, available for both sale and rental. The facility also features the region’s largest dynamic winch test bed, with a static pull capacity of 600 tonnes and dynamic live load test capability of up to 40 tonnes.

“This expansion aligns with our ‘Make in Saudi’ initiative, focusing on local employment and manufacturing. It marks a significant step towards building diving equipment within Saudi Arabia, with the manufacturing and assembly processes for air dive systems, power packs, and scuba replacement units now taking place locally. This contributes to at least 40% utilisation of the local workforce and establishes Dammam as a hub for diving solutions manufacturing.”

Investment in the Kingdom comes as Unique Group identifies an opportunity in the market, with demand for its services from multiple sectors as Saudi Arabia pursues its ambitions. Gandhi views the group’s work as a collaboration, integrating the company’s technical expertise, developing local talent, and engaging in knowledge transfer in line with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.

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This article is part of the Seatrade Maritime Middle East Report 2024