Oman-based Al Siraj Holdings, a diversified business group, has signed a joint venture agreement with Tata Projects, one of India’s leading infrastructure companies, to offer quality inspection services in the country.

The joint venture will also provide expediting services in addition to quality inspection services for the oil and gas, power and infrastructure sectors, said a statement from the company.

Tata Projects has the experience of working in 40 countries. With its presence in UAE, Germany, China, Korea, South Africa and Mauritius, the company is well positioned to service global customers for second and third-party inspection, expediting and field quality services.

Vinayak Deshpande, managing director of Tata Projects, said: “This joint venture could pave the way for a larger co-operation in the industrial infrastructure sector among the two companies.”

Al Siraj Holdings has interests in investments, building management systems, information technology services, construction and related services, energy, education, travel and tourism, real estate and logistics and manufacturing.

Budoor Mohamed Rashid Al Araimi, chairperson of Al Siraj Holdings, said: “As a technology savvy and entrepreneurial corporate house we have been at the forefront of introducing new methods and world-class practices to Oman.”

“This joint venture will enhance our service offerings and would help raise quality compliance standards across various industrial sectors in Oman,” he added. – TradeArabia News Service