Khansaheb Sykes

What Khansaheb Sykes does

Khansaheb Sykes is a UAE-based specialist dewatering and groundwater control contractor established in 1976 as a joint venture between Khansaheb Civil Engineering L.L.C. and the UK's Andrews Sykes Group, the parent of the 160-year-old Sykes Pumps brand. The company rents, sells, and operates industrial pumping systems — including self-priming centrifugals (Univac), super-silenced pumps, hydraulic submersibles (Sweepax), high-head transfer systems (Hydraset), wellpoint and deep well dewatering arrays, and rapid-response emergency units — for construction, tunnelling, marine, refinery, wastewater, and emergency applications. Its core technology stack is mechanical and process-engineering rather than digital, with proprietary branded products and a stated 40+ year regional expertise base in saline and high-water-table conditions typical of the Middle East.

The business operates a hybrid go-to-market model: direct enterprise field sales through company-owned depots in the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia, supplemented by exclusive distributor partnerships with Al Ansari Trading Enterprise in Oman and Arabi Company in Kuwait, plus additional presence in Yemen and Iraq. Revenue is generated through usage-based pump hire (one-week minimum, day-by-day billing thereafter), one-time pump sales, professional dewatering installation services, and sale/rental of accessories and ancillary equipment. Pricing is quote-based, supported by free site surveys and 24/7 emergency response via a dedicated call centre and fleet of delivery vehicles.

Khansaheb Sykes employs over 150 personnel across UAE locations in Sharjah, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Ruwais, and has executed landmark projects including Jebel Ali Port, Dubai Dry Docks, Mall of the Emirates, Yas Island, Al Salam Tunnel (150+ deep wells), Hassyan Power Station, and humanitarian engagements with UNOPS in Yemen. The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and RTA prequalification certifications, and is currently extending capacity through a 2024 Abu Dhabi facility relaunch, 2025 Saudi Arabia entry, and 2026 launch of Sykes Pumps International manufacturing operations.

Name

Khansaheb Sykes

Legal name

Khansaheb Sykes

Website

https://khansahebsykes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Khansaheb Sykes is a UAE-based joint venture that rents, sells, and operates industrial dewatering pumping systems and groundwater control solutions for construction, infrastructure, marine, energy, and emergency customers across the GCC and wider Middle East.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Dewatering Equipment Rental

NAICS

Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914), Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (23711)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Dewatering & Groundwater Control (Wellpoints, Deep Wells, Cutoff Systems) (IMAFAOAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Slurry, Dewatering & Process Pumps (Pumps, Valves, Piping for Mine/Plant) (IMAKANAI), Sewer Pump/Lift Stations & Wet Wells (EUANACAC)

Keywords

• Dewatering pump rental
• Groundwater control services
• Wellpoint dewatering systems
• Construction dewatering
• Pump hire services

Headquarters

HQ city

Sharjah

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Pump Hire: Temporary rental of dewatering pumps and equipment. Minimum billing period is one week, after which billing is day-by-day. Hire period can range from a day to several months/years. Customers receive full service including delivery, installation, and ongoing support.
2. Pump Sales: Direct sale of pumps including general purpose, super silenced, submersible drainage, wastewater, sludge, borehole, and hydraulic submersible pumps. Pumps available for immediate purchase with delivery options.
3. Dewatering Installation Services: Full service dewatering system design, installation, and management. Includes site investigation, system design, equipment installation, and ongoing operational support. Services provided for wellpoint and deep well dewatering projects.
4. Accessories and Ancillary Equipment: Sale and rental of accessories including hoses, pipes, control panels, well screens, fittings, valves, generators, drilling rigs, settlement tanks, drop trays, and fuel tanks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Khansaheb Sykes supplies and rents dewatering pumps and provides turnkey dewatering solutions for building, construction, infrastructure, and petrochemical operations across the Middle East. Core services include pump hire, pump sales, wellpoint dewatering, deep well dewatering, and pumping tests, supported by a network of 12+ strategically located depots and 24/7 emergency response.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sykes Pumps: Core pumping equipment brand with over 160 years of experience offering extensive range of pumps including diesel driven units, electric submersibles, sewage submersibles, super silenced units, hydraulic submersibles, high capacity units, high pressure pumps and air driven pumps
• Sykes Silt Away
• Andrews Sykes Group
• Hydraset
• Rapid Response
• Super Wispa
• Univac

Products and services

• Pump Hire Temporary rental of dewatering pumps and equipment with minimum billing period of one week and day-by-day billing thereafter. Hire periods range from one day to several months or years. Includes delivery, installation, and ongoing support. Targeted at construction, infrastructure, marine, and industrial customers.
• Dewatering Services Full service dewatering system design, installation, and management including site investigation, system design, equipment installation, and ongoing operational support. Provided for wellpoint and deep well dewatering projects. Targeted at construction, tunnelling, and infrastructure customers.
• Pump Sales Direct sale of pumps including general purpose, super silenced, submersible drainage, wastewater, sludge, borehole, and hydraulic submersible pumps. Pumps available for immediate purchase with delivery options. Targeted at customers requiring permanent pumping installations.
• Wellpoint Dewatering Wellpoint dewatering system using multiple wellpoint tubes 40mm to 60mm in diameter with gravel filter screens and high capacity vacuum pumps enabling maximum drawdown. Includes closed ring, progressive line, buried, and open dewatering installation methods. Targeted at shallow groundwater control for construction excavations.
• Deep Well Dewatering Deep well dewatering system using deep bored wells fitted with multi-stage electric submersible pumps. Bore holes 200mm to 300mm diameter with uPVC casing, screened and cased sections. Installation up to 40 metres deep in single stage. Targeted at deep excavation projects below water table.
• Dewatering Pumps Range of dewatering pumps including centrifugal pumps, submersible pumps, and wellpoint systems for groundwater control. Used in conjunction with wellpoint and deep well dewatering installations. Targeted at construction, infrastructure, and industrial customers.
• Pumping Tests Site investigation pumping tests to determine groundwater conditions and design appropriate dewatering systems. Free site surveys offered to determine options available. Targeted at construction and infrastructure customers planning excavation projects.
• Hydraset Range Advanced pumping system engineered for high-head and long-distance water transfer applications. Combines hydraulic submersible pump with surface-mounted power pack enabling suction lifts beyond conventional limits while reducing fuel consumption and running costs. Targeted at applications requiring high-head pumping performance.
• Rapid Response Unit Lightweight emergency pumping unit that can be legally towed by vans and medium sized vehicles, delivering performance of up to 130,000 litres per hour. Targeted at emergency flooding, burst pipes, sewer collapses, and urgent dewatering needs.
• Accessories and Ancillary Equipment Sale and rental of accessories including hoses, pipes, control panels, well screens, fittings, valves, generators, drilling rigs, settlement tanks, drop trays, and fuel tanks. Complementary to pump hire and dewatering installations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Record-breaking deployment of nearly 100 pumps for port inlet excavation project in Abu Dhabi
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Khansaheb Civil Engineering L.L.C.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1976Original joint venture partner from 1976 when Khansaheb Sykes was established following involvement with Costain International on the Shindegah Tunnel Crossing of Dubai Creek. Khansaheb Civil Engineering is the longest standing contractor in the UAE, established in 1935 and instrumental in UAE development. The partnership created specialized dewatering contractor for construction and petrochemical operations.
• Andrews Sykes GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company and UK-based business, recognized as UK's biggest specialist hire company. Sykes Pumps brand with 160+ years heritage operates under Andrews Sykes Group. Group includes Andrews Air Conditioning, Andrews Heat for Hire, Andrews Dehumidification, Andrews Chillers, Andrews Boilers, Andrews Ventilation, Andrews Air Quality, and Sykes Silt Away water treatment range.
• Al Ansari Trading Enterprise LLCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive supplier of Sykes Pumps in Oman. Provides unrivalled expertise in well pointing, deep well dewatering, and all general groundwater control and pumping needs in the Sultanate of Oman.
• Arabi CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor of Sykes Pumps in Kuwait. Together offering unrivalled expertise in well pointing, deep well dewatering, and all general groundwater control and pumping needs in Kuwait.
• Bauer EnvironmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partnership based in Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Khansaheb Sykes announced continued support for this partnership focused on environmental services in the western region of Abu Dhabi.
• UNOPSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with United Nations Office for Project Services for humanitarian aid in Yemen. Khansaheb Sykes supplied specialist dewatering pumps to restore and maintain critical water and sanitation infrastructure in conflict-affected areas.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• KSB: German pump and valve manufacturer with global service operations including Middle East presence; offers comparable pumps for water supply, wastewater, and dewatering applications used in construction and municipal projects.
• Atlas Copco: Global industrial equipment manufacturer and rental operator with dewatering pump offerings; serves overlapping construction, mining, and infrastructure customers through its Power and Flow division in the Middle East.
• Godwin (Xylem): Xylem's Godwin brand is a global leader in portable dewatering pump rental with strong Middle East operations; offers overlapping pump hire services and a broader portfolio across water and wastewater applications.
• Tsurumi Pump: Global manufacturer of dewatering and submersible pumps with strong presence in construction and mining; comparable core technology of submersible pumps for dewatering applications similar to Khansaheb Sykes' rental fleet.
• Sulzer: Swiss-headquartered pump manufacturer and service provider serving water, wastewater, and industrial applications globally; competes in pump manufacturing and rental services for comparable customer segments in the Middle East.
• Weir Group: Mining and infrastructure-focused engineered pumps manufacturer serving dewatering applications; comparable technology and overlapping mining/construction customer base in the Middle East.

Direct peers

• BBA Pumps: Specialist dewatering and high-head pump rental company with strong Middle East presence; offers a comparable pump hire fleet and serves construction, mining, and municipal customers with similar use cases to Khansaheb Sykes.
• Sykes Pumps (UK): UK-based sister company under Andrews Sykes Group operating the same Sykes Pumps brand and product range (Univac, Super Silenced, Sweepax); operates as a comparable specialist dewatering pump hire business in the UK and Europe under shared corporate ownership.
• Integrated Pump Rental (IPR): Specialist dewatering and slurry pump rental company serving mining and construction in Africa; comparable rental-only business model and similar target use cases including wellpoint and deep well dewatering.

Emerging players

• Putzmeister: Specialist concrete and industrial pump manufacturer with growing presence in dewatering applications in the Middle East; competes in adjacent pump rental and construction services markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

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