Vallo was founded in 2008 by a UAE-national and is headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
With our main focus in the defense industry, we have expertise in Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul of military equipment, and Supply Chain Management services.
With over 10-years of valuable experience, Vallo has become a prominent solution provider to the UAE Government.
OUR TEAM
Dhafer is an accomplished executive, investor, and entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in managing investments and real estate. He is the Chairman and Founder of Hameem Investments, Chairman of Al Ramz Corporation, and a Board Member at Amanat Holdings PJS.
DHAFER AL AHBABI
Chairman
Rashed was in service for the UAE armed forces as a Brigadier General for 37 years. Some of his previous appointments in the UAE armed forces include Deputy Commander General Maintenance Corps, Chief of Operations and Training Department, and Chief of Technical Supply and Provisioning Department.
Rashed Al Kaabi
Senior Advisor
Andrew heads up our operations; bringing over 20-years of operational experience within the automotive industry; apportioned between the private commercial and government defense sectors.
ANDREW WILSON
Chief Executive Officer
With over 30 years of corporate finance experience, Thomas oversees all the financial operations within the Company. He is also the Chief Financial Officer in Hameem Investments.
KURIEN THOMAS
Chief Financial Officer14
years in operation
3600
sqm purpose-built Maintenance Repair and Overhaul facility
6000
plus assets maintained nationally
2000
plus lines of critical inventory stocked
OUR PROJECTS
TATRA TRUCKS |
Vallo partnered with Tatra Trucks in 2016 dedicating MRO support to the UAE’s fleet of 1,200 Tatra Liwa logistics vehicles, commencing a long-standing partnership and developing a rounded aptitude in becoming a household name associated with Tatra Truck MRO capabilities. |
AM GENERAL |
Vallo supported the UAE’s fleet of HMMWV M996 / M1114 since 2017, establishing credible relations with the OEM and maximizing vehicle uptime. Our focus is always to fully support the enduring HMMWV fleet. AM General and Vallo entered an exclusive sales and service partnership agreement in 2020. |
VALLO MRO FACILITY |
In 2020 we commenced construction of a 3,600 sqm state-of-the-art facility, strategically located within GMC at Zayed Military City. With 28 workings bays, painting/denting booths, dedicated component overhaul area and material storage capacity. The complete facility is geared towards creating a centre of excellence for MRO services for the enduring fleets and bestow Vallo the ability to provide its staff with a safe and inclusive working environment to effect efficient quality driven services to the UAE AF. |
GCS |
GCS equipment is utilized in safely clearing explosive threats including landmines, IEDs, and other hazards. Dedicated trained professionals ensure equipment reliability throughout critical operational requirements. Vallo partnered with GCS in 2020 to develop a train the trainer program to ensure local support and maximize the uptime of this life-saving equipment. |
COMPONENT OVERHAUL PROGRAM (COP) |
The COP is designed to recondition components to as-new condition, the benefits reduce the total cost of ownership and promote continuous material availability whilst alleviating the expenditure and environmental impact of manufacturing new assemblies. |
UAE AF SUMMER TRIALS |
In 2020 Vallo participated in the UAE summer trials supporting a local company throughout the static and mobile testing of the Sinotruck 8×8 heavy-duty logistics vehicle. The trials were a success for the manufacturer apportioned greatly to the specific knowledge of Vallo personnel. |
