101 schools benefit from renovations across Abu Dhabi

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Maintenance work has been completed on more than 100 schools across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra.

The Abu Dhabi General Services Company, Musanada, has spent AED 26.2 million on the renovations.

This included maintenance on air-conditioning units, electric panels, alarms, firefighting and safety equipment as well as surveillance cameras.

Work was also carried out on lifts, swimming pools, bathrooms and water tanks.

Musanada met its target to ensure the readiness of schools before the start of the new academic year.

 

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