Industrial Services: Daher strengthens its presence in the United Arab Emirates

An ambitious market: a driver of growth 

For many years, leading French and European aerospace and defense companies have established a strong presence in this region, supporting the rise of the Emirates (a country composed of seven federated emirates located on the Arabian Peninsula) through heavy investments to strengthen industrial autonomy, develop strategic partnerships, and localize expertise. The ambition: to move beyond being simple buyers and become partners, co-producers, and major players in their own aerospace and defense capabilities. Aerospace has become a pillar of growth, supported by large-scale civil projects (such as the future Emirates engineering center of over one million square meters) and major defense contracts. 

The recent history of these emirates also demonstrates the ability to realize their ambitions: in just a few decades, they have transformed their economy, built world-class infrastructure, and established themselves as a key hub in both civil and military sectors. The country attracts the world’s leading players and stands out for its ability to turn vision into reality. 

Daher: Proximity in service to its clients 

In this highly competitive environment, Daher deploys its approach of proximity and support for major clients. Its new subsidiary offers a modular range of services tailored to local needs: 

• On-site operations support: Direct interventions with clients to ensure program continuity and performance; 

• First-level technical support: Fast, locally adapted technical assistance. 

This local organization provides clients with a single point of contact on site, ensuring responsiveness and trust. 

A bold move for the future, based on operational excellence 

Daher relies on its ability to train and supply a highly qualified workforce, anticipate market needs, and support the growth of strategic sectors in the region.  

« With our recognized expertise, presence in 15 countries, and 14,000 employees, we support our clients at every stage of the aerospace value chain. With this new presence in the United Arab Emirates, we are strengthening our operational proximity to effectively support local programs. Our priority is to deliver reliable, responsive, and tailored industrial services, working directly alongside our partners. Daher’s greatest strength also lies in the complementarity of our four lines of activity, which can be offered to locally-established businesses and manufacturers according to their needs.« 
Olivier Dhalenne, General Manager, Daher Middle East 

With this new step, Daher confirms its position as a global player, capable of meeting the strategic challenges of the United Arab Emirates in both the defense and civil sectors. This bold move is built on the Group’s history, innovation, and expertise – enabling Daher to deliver modular, locally adapted industrial services wherever needed worldwide. 

Daher announced the creation of its subsidiary in Abu Dhabi during the Dubai Airshow in November 2025. 

Nicolas Niemtchinow, French Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (right), was welcomed on Daher’s booth by Olivier Dhalenne, General Manager, Daher Middle East; Cédric Eloy, CEO of Daher’s Industrial Services Division; and Laurent Plassart, General Manager, Daher Transport Business Unit (from left to right).