25 February 2015, Abu Dhabi, UAE: Bayanat for Mapping and Surveying Services LLC (Bayanat), a signature provider of end-to-end and customized geospatial data products and services based in the UAE, today announced it has successfully fulfilled its contractual deliverables for the fourth year as part of a five-year contract with the General Headquarters (GHQ) of the UAE Armed Forces.
Bayanat's large scale contract with the GHQ has been comprised of a wide range of geospatial products and services, mainly driven by the completion and delivery of a country-wide coverage update of various topographic spatial data thematic layers.
Speaking on the occasion, Bayanat CEO, Khaled Al Melhi commented: "Bayanat is proud to be delivering on such an important contract for the GHQ. I believe Bayanat has been demonstrating its competitive advantage in fulfilling this contract, bearing in mind that we are the only government organization that offers end-to-end geospatial services through utilizing state-of-the-art in-house equipment and technologies and enjoying over 40 years of local experience in this field."
Bayanat boasts an impressive 70% Emiratization rate, and continues to develop its extensive talent pool in line with the company's growth strategy and the vision of its parent company, Emirates Defence Industries Company. The company's strategic direction extends beyond the commercial boundaries of conventional surveying and mapping organizations by developing national frameworks and infrastructure for geospatial data, coordinating and supporting related initiatives and activities as well as sharing and transferring relevant knowledge.
Bayanat also holds additional strategic projects with other public sector organizations in the UAE such as the Abu Dhabi Addressing, Geonames & Signage System project with the Department of Municipal Affairs, the Abu Dhabi Coastal Water Hydrographic Surveying project with the Department of Transport and the Imagery Services project with Abu Dhabi Systems & Information Centre.
About Bayanat for Mapping & Surveying Services LLC (Bayanat)
Bayanat for Mapping & Surveying Services LLC (Bayanat) is a national leader in the provision of mapping, surveying and geospatial services. It aspires to further enrich its leadership position by enabling public and private organizations to streamline their operations and enhance their decision-making process by leveraging its fully integrated geospatial solutions and seamless spatial data.
Bayanat is a commercial spinoff of the UAE Armed Forces' Military Survey Department (MSD) that provides end-to-end geospatial services for a range of businesses across diverse sectors including defense, municipality, oil and gas, transportation and utilities. It is part of Emirates Defence Industries Company. Bayanat's value offering includes surveying (aerial, hydrographic, field & geodesy), spatial data management, cartography and visualization (2D & 3D) and relevant advisory services.
To learn more about Bayanat, please visit: www.bayanat.co.ae.
About Emirates Defence Industries Company (EDIC)
EDIC is the region's premier integrated national defence services and manufacturing platform, providing world-class facilities, technology and support services. Based in the UAE, the company brings together the combined capabilities of the UAE's defence industries into a single integrated platform to enhance value for our clients, shareholders, partners and other stakeholders.
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