Doha, Qatar - 27 March 2014: Jaidah Heavy Equipment division - a subsidiary of the long-established and influential conglomerate Jaidah Group, has announced an exclusive dealership agreement with construction equipment manufacturer Bobcat Company. Under the agreement, Jaidah Group is the sole dealer of Bobcat machines in Qatar, reinforcing Jaidah Group's position as one of the most trusted providers of construction equipment and industrial products in Qatar.

A launch event at Al Sharq Village annoucing the new dealership was attended by Mr. Mohamad Jaidah, Group Executive Director of Jaidah Group; Ayman Ahmed, General Manager of Jaidah Heavy Equipment Division; Gaby Rhayem, Regional Director Middle East and Africa for Bobcat; and Saide Hamoucha the District Manager of Bobcat.

Speaking at the launch event, Mr. Mohamad Jaidah, Group Executive Director of Jaidah Group said: "Jaidah Group has a history of long-standing relationships with major international manufacturers, making us perfectly suited for to satisfying the high demand for equipment related to Qatar's construction boom. Our dealership agreement with Bobcat will reap rich returns for both parties and enhance our efforts to facilitate further growth in Qatar's construction industry".

Since 1947, Bobcat has been a name synonymous with urban development, a goal that Jaidah Group also shares through a combination of providing high quality products with excellent customer service. Mr. Gaby Rhayem, Regional Director Middle East and Africa for Bobcat said: "Jaidah has emerged as Qatar's leading provider of construction equipment and industrial products, making the Group a perfect fit for us. We are delighted with this new dealership, and we are looking forward to having a positive impact on the Qatar's growth by delivering our high quality products", he added.

The dealership agreement, which both companies dub a "long-term strategic partnership," leverages the complementary strengths of both companies to provide high quality construction products and services in Qatar.

Mr. Ayman Ahmed, General Manager of Heavy Equipment Division said:  "At Jaidah Heavy Equipment, we see hard work and determination as key factors for achieving excellence. Our division offers complete post sales solutions for our customers' convenience, including field service, aftersales maintenance contracts and an excellent availability of parts."

Jaidah Heavy Equipment division prides itself on providing up to date products, parts and services for transportation, power generation and construction industries. Its renowned product range includes heavy machinery and forklifts from Komatsu, cranes from Link-belt, UD Trucks, Palfinger cranes, Altec cranes, compressed air and lightning solutions from Dossan Infracore (Ingersoll Rand), cleaning solutions from Tennant, Isuzu light and medium trucks, road machines from Sakai, material handling from Still, Elba concrete pumps, and recently compact machines from Bobcat.

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About Jaidah Heavy Equipment
Established over 30 years ago, the Heavy Equipment division provides up-to-date products, parts and service solutions covering transportation, power generation, construction machinery and material handling equipment needs in numerous major projects around Qatar.

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