Access Rental Gulf (ARG), the Middle Eastern arm of the UK-based AFI Rentals, has officially strengthened its operational footprint across the United Arab Emirates. Operating from a newly established, strategically located 50,000 sq. ft depot in Al Layyan, Dubai Industrial City, the company is set to deliver unprecedented support, faster fleet mobilization, and elite safety education to tier-one contractors and facility managers across the region.

As the GCC's construction and heavy infrastructure sectors continue to accelerate, the demand for safe, reliable, and high-capacity Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) is at an all-time high. The new centralized facility allows Access Rental Gulf to streamline the deployment of its premium rental fleet. With unrestricted transport access, ARG can now offer drastically improved delivery lead times for its core machinery, including emission-free indoor electric Scissor Lifts, heavy-duty rough-terrain Articulating Boom Lifts, and high-reach Telescopic Boom Lifts engineered for extreme linear outreach.

Beyond improving equipment logistics and housing a dedicated, state-of-the-art mechanical maintenance workshop, the new Dubai Industrial City base serves as the central hub for ARG's officially audited IPAF (International Powered Access Federation) training centre. Dedicated to elevating human competence alongside structural engineering, the new facility features purpose-built training zones. Here, site operators and health and safety managers can complete rigorous theoretical coursework and hands-on practical evaluations to secure their globally recognized PAL Cards, ensuring total site compliance with stringent UAE municipal regulations.

Alan Bishop, General Manager of Access Rental Gulf, commented on the expansion: “This new depot is an important step for our UAE operations. Its central location and excellent infrastructure links allow us to serve our customers more efficiently while optimizing our own operational agility. By bringing our premium fleet of scissor and boom lifts, our dedicated mechanical support, and our accredited IPAF training facilities together under one roof, we are uniquely positioned to provide a faster, safer, and more responsive service experience for complex projects across the UAE.”

The strategic investment in this centralized hub reflects Access Rental Gulf's long-term commitment to the Middle Eastern market. By eliminating long transport delays and providing a direct local source for both top-tier machinery rentals and mandatory safety certification, ARG continues to drive operational efficiency and strict safety compliance across the region's most demanding commercial, industrial, and infrastructure developments.
For fleet rental inquiries or to book corporate IPAF training slots at the new facility, businesses can contact the UAE support team directly.

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