Emdad LLC of Abu Dhabi, the flagship company of Albawardi Enterprises, represents more than 100 world-leading companies offering state-of-the-art products and services to the offshore/onshore oil and gas, petrochemical and environmental technology fields.

''Our creditable track record of more than two decades - very significant ones in the growth process of our nation - has underscored our dynamism and dedication in pursuing a strategically sound plan of action,'' said Hasan Ali Darwish, vice chairman Emdad LLC and president Albawardi Enterprises.

''Emdad's immediate future plans aim to capitalise on its proven strengths and rich experience in the industry and expand its presence and credibility in the entire region.''

Emdad has already got into top gear with its ambitious expansion plans. The company has opened an operational office in Doha (an appropriate move considering the massive strides being made in Qatar's energy sector) and is currently in the process of opening offices in Syria and Egypt. Emdad has already made strategic moves into other potential markets such as Yemen, Libya, Sudan, Algeria, Iran and Oman, with plans to open three more offices by the end of this year.

''True to its vision, Emdad aims to grow its business in the Middle East by introducing its principals to new markets, introduce and assist new principals and build new long term relationships with customers in the region,'' remarked Jamal Bochor, Emdad's regional manager.

''Emdad will emphasise on becoming a total procurement provider as well as supplying its products and services to the region. Having done extensive survey and analysis of the market, Emdad is optimistic about the opportunities that abound in the region's burgeoning energy sector in particular.

''We are developing and promoting Emdad's presence to become the preferred partner for customers and principals in the region,'' continued Bochor.

Emdad LLC has been the prime supplier of world-leading products and services to the UAE energy sector for more than two decades. It has once again been acknowledged for its relentless efforts in conforming to the highest quality standards. Emdad's Quality System was accredited to ISO 9001: 1994 in 1998 and now it has been upgraded to the new standard ISO 9001:2000. This further endorses the company's commitment to the endless journey into excellence, a fact that was recognised with the Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award, during the very first year of its inception in 2000.

The ISO certification covers the full scope of Emdad's offerings, including the supply of services and products related to drilling and workover, mechanical and process, control/instrumentation/safety and electrical and water.

Acknowledging the honour Darwish outlined the blue print of the company's future expansion. ''Strategic location, excellent regional and international relationships, advanced business climate and the role that Abu Dhabi, in particular, plays in the energy sector have made the UAE an ideal business hub for serving the regional market, and this puts Emdad at a vantage position to take the lead,'' he explained.

Emdad LLC draws strength from the rich repertoire of Albawardi Enterprises, a group of repute which also serves diverse segments such as information technology, marine services, offshore construction, business services and marketing communications. Albawardi Enterprises offers an able infrastructure and strategic support to its companies for future expansion and growth.