EasyLease (ADX: EASY LEASE), the leading UAE mobility solutions firm and subsidiary of International Holding Company (IHC), has acquired a 51% stake in Gallega Global Logistics, a multi-sector integrated logistics service provider and a subsidiary of Ghassan Aboud Group.
According to Industry sources, this strategic acquisition marks EasyLeaseโs entry into the UAE’s logistics sector and includes Gallegaโs substantial 3.5 million square feet of state-of-the-art logistics infrastructure in Abu Dhabi, as well as facilities in Dubai. This enables EasyLease to integrate its tech-driven mobility solutions with Gallegaโs vast infrastructure, to create a fully integrated mobility and logistics ecosystem.
Ahmad Al Sadah, CEO of EasyLease, comments: โThe regional market dynamics are evolving, and this move enables us to capitalize on the rapidly expanding UAE logistics sector. The acquisition not only enhances our competitive edge but also reaffirms EasyLeaseโs commitment to innovation and operational efficiency within the mobility sector. By integrating Gallegaโs capabilities, we aim to expand our service offerings and access new markets, aligning with the UAE Industrial Strategy 2030 and positioning EasyLease as a key player in the MENA regionโs logistics industry.โ
Ghassan Aboud, Chairman of Ghassan Aboud Group, stated: โHaving EasyLease as a major shareholder in Gallega will strategically position both organizations to benefit from this expansion, leveraging their tech-driven, unified approach to drive innovation and set new standards in the logistics and mobility sector across the MENA region.โ
Industry sources further added that Gallega Global Logistics, specializes in seamless supply chain services across the automotive, industrial, FMCG, healthcare, and retail sectors, serving more than 100 countries worldwide. In 2023 it handled vehicle volumes exceeding 130,000 units. ย
Industry sources also confirmed that EasyLease’s acquisition brings the latest opportunities for technological integration, like Artificial Intelligence, and Internet of Things systems to enhance efficiency and create innovative, scalable, and sustainable logistics solutions. Moreover, both companies intend to invest in advanced mobility technologies and AI.
