Salik Company PJSC
About Salik Company PJSC
Salik Company PJSC have been established in its current form, as a public joint stock company on 5th of July 2022 pursuant to Executive Counsel Decision number (41) for year 2022.
Salik, meaning “open” or “clear” in Arabic, is Dubai’s exclusive toll gate operator and currently operates eight automatic toll gates utilising Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology throughout Dubai. Salik’s toll gates are located at strategic junctures throughout Dubai, especially on Sheikh Zayed Road which is considered Dubai’s main road. All but two of the Company’s existing toll gates are located on Sheikh Zayed Road in the Emirate. Under a 49-year concession agreement (ending in 2071) with the RTA, Salik holds the exclusive right to operate current and future toll gates across the Emirate of Dubai. Salik can also engage in new business activities within and outside Dubai as per Salik’s decree of establishment.
Company's Activities are detailed in AOA and Listing Prospectus.
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Salik Company, Dubai's exclusive toll gate operator, will build two new toll gates at Business Bay Crossing and Al Safa South, increasing the total number of toll gates in the city from eight to ten. The new gates, expected to be operational by November 2024, aim to reduce traffic congestion and optimise traffic flow. According to traffic studies, the new gates could reduce traffic congestion by up to 15% on Al Khail Road, and traffic volume by up to 16% on Al Rabat Street. The addition of the new gates is part of Salik's growth plan and partnership with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). Salik will oversee the construction, operation, and maintenance of the toll gates and hold the exclusive right to operate them until June 2071.
Dubai's exclusive toll gate operator, Salik Company PJSC, is diversifying its revenue streams through a partnership with Emaar Malls Management LLC. The collaboration will see Salik deliver a barrier-free parking system at Dubai Mall, using automatic fee collection for ticketless parking, with fees deducted from Salik user accounts. The new system is expected to be operational by Q3 2024. Salik is also exploring options for growth in Dubai's private parking market, which boasts over 50,000 spaces. The firm's high penetration rate, with over 2 million active accounts and 4 million active vehicles, means no major customer acquisition is needed.
Salik Company P.J.S.C., the toll gate operator in Dubai, has joined the Dubai Financial Market's (DFM) Voluntary Carbon Credit Trading Pilot Program. The initiative aligns with Salik's strategy to promote sustainable practices in the UAE and supports the country's goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. As part of the program, Salik purchased and retired 715 units of Carbon Retirement Rights (CRRs) for the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) Chiller Station L project, which aims to improve gas turbine efficiency. This move helps offset Salik's carbon emissions at various operational points. The CEO of Salik, Ibrahim Sultan Al Haddad, stressed the importance of the program in raising climate change awareness and reducing emissions.
Dubai's exclusive toll gate operator, Salik Company P.J.S.C., has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TAMM, Abu Dhabi's government services platform. The partnership aims to enhance services and provide digital solutions, marking a significant step for the UAE's transportation sector. As part of the agreement, Salik's solutions will be integrated into TAMM, and the 'Abu Dhabi Pay' digital payment platform will allow TAMM users to add their Salik accounts and recharge them on the platform.
Dubai-based toll gate operator, Salik Company, is expanding its partnership with Careem, a leading app in the region. The partnership will allow Salik tags to be delivered directly to customers through Careem's fast grocery service, Careem Quik. In addition, the Careem Pay feature allows customers to recharge their Salik accounts via the app. Over 300,000 customers have linked their bills to Careem Pay, enabling them to automate payments for Salik recharges and other bills. The partnership aims to improve customer experience by making Salik services more easily accessible.
On November 29, 2023, Mr. Ibrahim Sultan Al Haddad, CEO of Salik Company PJSC, sent a letter to Mr. Hamed Ahmed Ali, CEO of Dubai Financial Market, informing him about a forthcoming Board of Directors meeting. The meeting is scheduled for December 7, 2023, at 8:30 am, and will discuss and approve normal business activities.
Salik, the exclusive toll gate operator in Dubai, reported its highest Q3 revenue figures since its inception in 2007, with revenues of AED 509 million and a 14.2% YoY growth. Revenue-generating trips reached approximately 110.8 million in Q3 2023, up 14.6% YoY, due to a favourable macroeconomic environment in Dubai and its appeal to tourists and new residents. Active registered accounts and vehicles increased by 13.0% and 8.8% YoY, respectively. Salik also reported a net profit of AED 255 million, a 5.3% YoY growth, and free cash flow of approximately AED 359 million. The company celebrated key operational milestones such as the inauguration of a new eco-friendly office and the one-year anniversary of its award-winning listing on the Dubai Financial Market.