Autopro, a fully-owned subsidiary of Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC) and full-service car repair provider, has extended its partnership with Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group LLC (ESAG) for the supply, sales and marketing of Dunlop tyres through Autopro service centres.

The agreement was signed by Yousuf Harib, General Manager of Automotive Services at ENOC and Dr Raja Al Gurg, Managing Director of ESAG, at the Groups headquarters in Dubai. The signing took place in the presence of Takeshi Adachi, Managing Director of Sumitomo Rubber Middle East and Nabeel Sultan, Sales and Marketing Manager of Automotive Services at ENOC.

On the occasion of the signing, Burhan Al Hashemi, Managing Director, ENOC Retail said: At ENOC, we strive to deliver the highest standards of services and products. The new partnership further enhances our commitment to working with the most reputable companies in the industry, creating long term collaboration.

Tyres play an extremely crucial role in driving safety, which remains at the core of our business operations. The quality, authenticity and GCC specifications of tyres are critical to handle various road situations efficiently, especially in our challenging climate and environment. This partnership enables us to offer customers the best in class, with Dunlop having an excellent track record on quality, durability and performance, said Yousuf Harib.

Dr Raja Al Gurg said: As the sole agent of Dunlop tyres in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, we have successfully established a large network, covering numerous segments. Partnering with Autopro represents a strong move within our growth strategy, confirming our commitment to their expansion plans and enabling us to reach a greater cross-section of customers through their significant chain of service centres.

Founded in 1960, by H.E. Easa Saleh Al Gurg, KCVO, CBE; ESAG is a multidivisional conglomerate with 26 companies. Its portfolio of exclusive brands comprises the likes of Dunlop, Siemens, British American Tobacco, United Colors of Benetton, amongst many others.

Autopro provides professional, reliable and value-for-money preventive maintenance and repair programmes in a clean, modern, comfortable and easily accessible environment. Performing a majority of basic motor repairs, the services cover small to large cars and includes preventive maintenance, brakes servicing, air-con repair, suspension and clutch replacement, electrical work and tyre sales.

Renowned for quality services, authenticity and convenience, Autopro currently operates 26 automotive service centres in the UAE and will be continuing its expansion plans in 2016. The agreement forms part of the companys strategic long term objective to partner with industry leaders.