Dubai, UAE | July 2026 — Safeline Group has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BYD, facilitated by Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility, marking an important milestone in the Group’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and the adoption of electric mobility solutions.
The partnership supports Safeline Group’s long-term vision of transitioning towards cleaner and more sustainable transportation across its operations, while contributing to the UAE’s broader ambitions for green mobility and environmental sustainability.
Advancing Towards a Greener Fleet
As a leading electrical and mechanical distribution group in the UAE, Safeline Group continues to explore innovative ways to reduce its environmental impact and improve operational sustainability.
The partnership with BYD and Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility forms part of Safeline Group’s broader electrification strategy, with the Group working towards a phased transition from conventional internal combustion engine vehicles to electric mobility solutions.
Safeline Group has already taken steps towards adopting electric technology within its operations, including the use of battery-powered forklifts across its warehouse facilities. Building on this experience, the Group is now exploring suitable electric vehicle solutions for its wider transportation and logistics requirements.
Sustainability Through Innovation
For Safeline Group, the move towards electric mobility is not simply about adopting new technology. It is part of a wider commitment to responsible growth, innovation and sustainability.
By working with established partners such as BYD and Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility, Safeline Group is evaluating advanced electric mobility solutions that can meet the practical requirements of its operations while supporting its environmental objectives.
Dr. Aboobacker Kuttikol, Managing Director of Safeline Group, said:
“Our partnership with BYD and Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility represents an important step in our sustainability journey. We have already embraced electric mobility within our warehouse operations through battery-powered forklifts, and we are now exploring opportunities to extend this approach across our wider fleet. As EV technology continues to evolve, we remain committed to identifying solutions that support our operations while reducing our environmental impact.”
Supporting the UAE’s Green Mobility Vision
The MoU, signed on July 2, aligns with the UAE’s national sustainability ambitions, including its Net Zero by 2050 vision and the continued development of a cleaner and more sustainable mobility ecosystem.
Through this partnership, Safeline Group is taking another meaningful step towards integrating sustainable practices into its business operations and supporting the UAE’s transition towards greener transportation.
The Group remains committed to investing in innovation, sustainable technologies and responsible business practices as it continues to build a more efficient, resilient and environmentally conscious future.
Safeline Group’s partnership with BYD and Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility reflects its continued commitment to sustainability and reinforces its vision of driving positive change across the electrical, industrial, logistics and distribution sectors.
