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Serco appoints Mohamed Kamel as General Manager for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Emerging Markets

PR News Desk 25/09/2025

Serco has appointed Mohamed Kamal as its new General Manager – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia & Emerging Markets, reinforcing its commitment to supporting the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 ambitions and strengthening its leadership team across the region. Bringing over 25 years of senior leadership

NEWS DESK

Serco strengthens leadership team with senior female executive promotions in the Middle East

PR News Desk 15/09/2025

Serco has announced a series of senior promotions as it continues to expand its operations across the Middle East region. In the United Arab Emirates, the appointments see Samantha Rowles promoted to General Manager – UAE and Hana Abu Kharmeh to Chief Operating Officer – Shared Services. These promotions mark an important milestone for Serco in the […]

BREAKING NEWS Business Travel

Dubai Airports extends AED495m contract with Serco to 2030

Arnold Pinto 19/06/2025

For passenger services at 2 airports Dubai Airports has signed a five-year contract extension with Britain’s Serco, valued at AED495 million, to continue providing passenger services at the Dubai emirate’s two main airports through December 2030. The contract follows the completion of an initial five-year term and a one-year extension. According to a Sero statement, […]

Aviation UAE

Sharjah’s Department of Civil Aviation and Serco renew ANS contract

Arnold Pinto 21/02/2025

With growing role for Emiratis Sharjah’s Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) and Serco have renewed their longstanding Air Navigation Services (ANS) contract involving Sharjah International Airport. Serco has been delivering these services at the airport since 1947. Under the renewed agreement, Serco will continue to manage Sharjah’s Aeronautical Information

Business

Serco to acquire Northrop Grumman’s MT&S business

Arnold Pinto 03/02/2025

Deal is worth $327 million Serco, a UK-based Serco Group subsidiary, has agreed to acquire Northrop Grumman’s Mission Training and Satellite Ground Network Communications Software (MT&S) business for $327 million (£264 million) in cash. The acquisition positions Serco to expand its footprint in the US defence sector, as MT&S offers the US military advanced mission

Business

Serco consortium wins key maintenance contract

News Desk 28/01/2025

For Belgian and Dutch mine countermeasure fleets The Belgian and Dutch navy has awarded Serco, Exail Robotics Belgium, and Naval Group Belgium a significant maintenance contract for their Mine Countermeasure (MCM) vessels. The contract, known as 24NSPER, is part of a broader effort to modernise and maintain the MCM fleets, ensuring they remain operational and […]

Appointments Business

Mark Irwin is to retire as Group Chief Executive of Serco

News Desk 18/01/2025

Anthony Kirby appointed replacement Serco has announced that Mark Irwin, the company’s Group Chief Executive, will retire on February 28, 2025, after 12 years of service. During the transition period, he will continue to support the company as a strategic adviser. Anthony Kirby, who currently serves as CEO of Serco’s UK & Europe division, will […]

Corporate

Serco wins $97 million contract to support US naval shipyards

Arnold Pinto 14/11/2024

Also, a US military and veterans deal Serco has secured a five-year contract valued at $97 million to support the US Navy’s Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA). The contract will see Serco provide programme management and business performance improvement services at four major US naval shipyards: Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Virginia, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in […]

Space

Serco’s Space Academy goes global from Saudi Arabia

News Editor 2 09/10/2024

To foster space talent worldwide Serco’s Space Academy has launched globally following its regional unveiling in Saudi Arabia last year. The academy originated from the Saudi Graduate Space Programme, launched in 2023. The programme aimed to foster a solid space sector in Saudi Arabia and was crucial in recruiting and developing the Arabian Gulf nation’s

NEWS DESK

Dubai Airports and Serco join forces to foster Emirati talent

PR News Desk 25/09/2024

Dubai Airports, operator of Dubai International (DXB) and Al Maktoum International – Dubai World Central (DWC), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with international public services company, Serco to drive the recruitment and development of UAE nationals across key operational areas at both airports. This strategic partnership aligns with the UAE’s goal of

Appointments

Gary Barthram joins Serco’s aviation emergency services team

News Desk 09/08/2024

To oversee Middle East operations Serco has announced the appointment of Gary Barthram as the company’s new Area Manager for Aviation Emergency Services in the Middle East region. Based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, Barthram, who has an extensive background in airport fire services, serves as Serco’s principal expert on aviation emergency services in the region. […]

Thought leadership

The importance of green spaces for the future of livable cities

News Desk 30/07/2024

EXCLUSIVE: By Mona Althagafi, Saudi Arabia Country Director, Serco Middle East As urbanisation continues to accelerate globally, particularly in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, it is increasingly critical to ensure that cities remain healthy, pleasant, and sustainable places for citizens, residents, and visitors. Saudi Arabia has the ambition and capabilities to develop

Business

RAF renews aircraft painting contract with Serco

News Desk 30/07/2024

2-year agreement is worth $23 million Serco has secured a contract extension to continue its expert surface finish support for the Royal Air Force (RAF). The new contract, valued at $23 million, commenced on April 1, 2024, and extends for two years, with an option for an additional year. This continued collaboration underscores Serco’s commitment […]

Saudi Arabia Space

Serco’s first Middle East space programme graduate felicitated in Germany

News Desk 18/07/2024

Sarah Al Habbas is a Saudi citizen Sarah Al Habbas, the inaugural graduate of Serco’s Middle East Space Graduate Programme, was honoured with a special reception at the Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Bonn, Germany. The event, hosted by Prince Abdullah bin Khalid bin Sultan Al Saud, the Saudi Ambassador to Germany, celebrated Al Habbas’ […]