# Gulf Asset Services (GAS)

> Gulf Asset Services is an IT buyback and IT asset disposition (ITAD) company based in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, serving the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman. It buys used, surplus and returned IT equipment from businesses, erases every device to the NIST SP 800-88 guideline with a certificate per device (or shreds drives on site or off site), resells what can be reused, and recycles the rest through licensed partners. Quotes are given per device within 24 hours. Contact: hello@gasmena.com. Website languages: English and Arabic.

Key facts:
- Based in Sharjah, UAE; collection across all seven emirates; service across the GCC.
- Buys laptops, desktops, phones, tablets, servers, storage, networking, GPUs, components, specialist systems, returns and overstock, and e-scrap (71 categories).
- Data destruction: verified software erasure to NIST SP 800-88, or hard drive shredding, with a certificate per device by serial number.
- Payment by bank transfer; CO₂-saved and reuse reporting for ESG.
- ISO 27001 and ISO 14001 certification are on the roadmap (not yet held).

## Main pages
- [Home](https://gasmena.com/): overview
- [Sell your IT / get a quote](https://gasmena.com/sell-your-it/)
- [Services](https://gasmena.com/services/)
- [What we buy](https://gasmena.com/what-we-buy/)
- [Solutions by customer type](https://gasmena.com/solutions/)
- [About / Why GAS](https://gasmena.com/why-gas/)
- [Arabic site](https://gasmena.com/ar/)

## Services
- [Used IT Equipment Buyback for Businesses](https://gasmena.com/services/it-buyback/): Sell used IT equipment to Gulf Asset Services: laptops, desktops, phones, servers and networking bought per device across the UAE and GCC, with certified data wiping.
- [Electronics Returns and Overstock Buyer](https://gasmena.com/services/returns-overstock/): Gulf Asset Services buys customer returns, open-box and overstock electronics by the lot from retailers, distributors and e-commerce sellers across the UAE and GCC.
- [Obsolete and Dead Stock Buyer for IT and Electronics](https://gasmena.com/services/obsolete-stock/): We buy obsolete IT stock, end-of-line models and dead inventory from distributors, retailers and system integrators across the UAE and GCC, including sealed new stock.
- [Data Center Decommissioning and Buyback](https://gasmena.com/services/data-center-decommissioning/): Data center decommissioning across the UAE and GCC: site audit, de-racking, on-site drive destruction, secure transport and buyback of servers, storage, networking and GPUs.
- [Buyer for Customs and Auction Electronics Lots](https://gasmena.com/services/customs-auction-lots/): Gulf Asset Services buys, refurbishes and resells electronics and IT lots from customs, government and liquidation auctions across the GCC, and partners with lot holders.
- [Certified Data Wiping and Data Erasure Services](https://gasmena.com/services/data-wiping/): Certified data wiping in the UAE and GCC: verified data erasure to NIST SP 800-88 for laptops, PCs, servers, phones and drives, with a certificate per device. On-site or at our facility.
- [Hard Drive Shredding and Media Destruction](https://gasmena.com/services/hard-drive-shredding/): Hard drive shredding in the UAE and GCC: on-site shredding at your premises or at our facility, for HDDs, SSDs, tapes and phones, with a certificate listing every serial number.
- [IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) Services](https://gasmena.com/services/itad/): IT asset disposition (ITAD) programs for enterprise and government across the UAE and GCC: scheduled pickups, certified data destruction, resale with revenue share, recycling and reporting.
- [E-Waste Recycling for Businesses](https://gasmena.com/services/e-waste-recycling/): Business e-waste recycling across the UAE and GCC: collection, data destruction, sorting for reuse, and licensed recycling with documentation of every material stream.
- [ESG Reporting for IT Reuse and Recycling](https://gasmena.com/services/esg-reporting/): With every collection, Gulf Asset Services reports devices reused, kilograms recycled and estimated CO₂ avoided, ready for your sustainability report and ESG disclosures.

## Equipment we buy
- [Sell Used Laptops in Bulk](https://gasmena.com/what-we-buy/used-laptops/): Sell used business laptops in bulk in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and across the GCC. Dell, HP, Lenovo and Apple bought per device, certified data wiping, quote in 24 hours.
- [Sell Used MacBooks in Bulk](https://gasmena.com/what-we-buy/used-macbooks/): Corporate MacBook buyback in the UAE and GCC. We buy MacBook Air and MacBook Pro fleets, handle Apple Business Manager release and Activation Lock, and certify data erasure.
- [Sell Used Desktop Computers and Workstations](https://gasmena.com/what-we-buy/used-desktops/): We buy used office desktops, mini PCs, all-in-ones, workstations and thin clients in bulk across the UAE and GCC. Certified data wiping and a per-device price.
- [Sell Used Smartphones in Bulk](https://gasmena.com/what-we-buy/used-smartphones/): Bulk buyback of used company smartphones in the UAE and GCC. iPhone, Samsung Galaxy and rugged handhelds, MDM and lock removal guidance, certified erasure per device.
- [Sell Used iPhones in Bulk](https://gasmena.com/what-we-buy/used-iphones/): Sell company iPhones in bulk in Dubai, Riyadh and across the GCC. Activation Lock and Apple Business Manager release guidance, per-IMEI erasure certificates, fast payment.
- [Sell Used iPads and Tablets in Bulk](https://gasmena.com/what-we-buy/used-tablets/): We buy used iPads, Android tablets, rugged tablets and mobile scanners in bulk from businesses, schools and retailers across the UAE and GCC, with certified erasure.
- [Sell Used Servers](https://gasmena.com/what-we-buy/used-servers/): Sell used rack, tower, blade and GPU servers in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and the GCC. Dell PowerEdge, HPE ProLiant and Lenovo bought whole or for parts, drives wiped or shredded.
- [Sell Used Data Center GPUs and AI Servers](https://gasmena.com/what-we-buy/used-data-center-gpus/): Sell used NVIDIA data center GPUs and AI servers in the UAE and GCC. We buy PCIe and SXM accelerators, HGX systems and GPU nodes, with certified data destruction.
- [Sell Used Storage Arrays, SAN and NAS](https://gasmena.com/what-we-buy/used-storage/): We buy used SAN and NAS systems, all-flash arrays, tape libraries and backup appliances in the UAE and GCC. Every drive wiped or shredded with serial-level certificates.
- [Sell Used Networking Equipment](https://gasmena.com/what-we-buy/used-networking-equipment/): Sell used switches, routers, firewalls, wireless access points and load balancers in the UAE and GCC. Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, Fortinet and Palo Alto bought, configs wiped.
- [Sell Used Cisco Equipment](https://gasmena.com/what-we-buy/used-cisco-equipment/): We buy used Cisco Catalyst and Nexus switches, ISR routers, Meraki, firewalls, UCS servers and IP phones across the UAE and GCC. Configurations wiped, fair per-unit prices.
- [Sell Used Monitors and Displays in Bulk](https://gasmena.com/what-we-buy/used-monitors/): We buy used office monitors, 4K and curved displays, touch screens, digital signage and video walls in bulk across the UAE and GCC. Collected with your PCs.
- [Sell Used Printers and Copiers](https://gasmena.com/what-we-buy/used-printers-copiers/): We buy used office printers, multifunction copiers, large-format printers and scanners in the UAE and GCC, and wipe the internal hard drives that store your scanned documents.
- [Sell Used IP Phones, PBX and Video Conferencing Equipment](https://gasmena.com/what-we-buy/used-telecom-equipment/): We buy used IP and DECT phones, PBX systems, conference phones and video conferencing equipment from Cisco, Poly, Yealink, Avaya and Logitech across the UAE and GCC.
- [Sell Used POS Systems and Card Terminals](https://gasmena.com/what-we-buy/used-pos-terminals/): We buy used POS terminals, card machines, barcode scanners, receipt printers and self-service kiosks from retailers and restaurants across the UAE and GCC.
- [Sell Used Projectors, Interactive Whiteboards and AV Equipment](https://gasmena.com/what-we-buy/used-av-equipment/): We buy used projectors, interactive whiteboards and flat panels, conferencing cameras and meeting room AV from offices, schools and venues across the UAE and GCC.
- [Sell Used UPS Systems and PDUs](https://gasmena.com/what-we-buy/used-ups-power/): We buy used rack and tower UPS systems, PDUs and battery modules from APC, Eaton, Vertiv and others in the UAE and GCC. Spent batteries recycled through licensed partners.
- [Sell Used CPUs and Server Processors](https://gasmena.com/what-we-buy/used-cpus/): We buy used server and desktop processors in bulk: Intel Xeon and Core, AMD EPYC and Ryzen. Tested, priced per piece, collected across the UAE and GCC.
- [Sell Used Graphics Cards in Bulk](https://gasmena.com/what-we-buy/used-graphics-cards/): We buy used graphics cards in bulk across the UAE and GCC: NVIDIA GeForce and RTX, professional workstation GPUs and AMD Radeon, from businesses, studios and data centers.
- [Sell Used Server Memory and RAM in Bulk](https://gasmena.com/what-we-buy/used-ram/): We buy used DDR4 and DDR5 server memory, ECC RDIMMs and LRDIMMs, and laptop and desktop RAM in bulk across the UAE and GCC. Tested and priced per module.
- [Sell Used SSDs and Hard Drives](https://gasmena.com/what-we-buy/used-ssds-hard-drives/): We buy used enterprise SSDs and hard drives across the UAE and GCC, erased to NIST SP 800-88 with a certificate per drive. Drives you cannot sell are shredded and recorded.
- [Sell Used Network Cards, HBAs and RAID Controllers](https://gasmena.com/what-we-buy/used-network-cards/): We buy used 10 to 400 GbE network cards, Fibre Channel HBAs, InfiniBand adapters and RAID controllers from Mellanox, Intel, Broadcom and Dell across the UAE and GCC.
- [Sell Used Server Power Supplies, Adapters and Batteries](https://gasmena.com/what-we-buy/used-power-supplies/): We buy used server and PC power supplies, laptop adapters and laptop batteries in bulk across the UAE and GCC. Spent batteries go to licensed recycling.
- [Sell Used Server Fans, CPU Coolers and Cooling Parts](https://gasmena.com/what-we-buy/used-cooling-fans/): We buy used server fan modules, heatsinks, CPU coolers and liquid cooling parts as part of server and data center lots across the UAE and GCC.
- [Sell Used Network Cables, Fibre and Power Cables](https://gasmena.com/what-we-buy/used-cables-connectors/): We buy used network, fibre, DAC, power, display and USB-C cables in bulk across the UAE and GCC. Reusable cables resold, the rest recycled for copper.
- [Sell Used Motherboards and Server Boards](https://gasmena.com/what-we-buy/used-motherboards/): We buy used server motherboards, PC motherboards, embedded boards and single-board computers across the UAE and GCC. Working boards resold, the rest refined for metals.
- [Sell Surplus Semiconductors and Electronic Components](https://gasmena.com/what-we-buy/surplus-semiconductors/): We buy excess and obsolete semiconductor inventory: microcontrollers, FPGAs, memory chips and power components from manufacturers and distributors in the UAE and GCC.
- [Sell Used CCTV, NVRs and Access Control Systems](https://gasmena.com/what-we-buy/used-security-cctv/): We buy used CCTV and IP cameras, NVRs and DVRs, access control panels and alarm systems across the UAE and GCC, and destroy recorded footage on every recorder.
- [Medical IT Disposal and Buyback](https://gasmena.com/what-we-buy/used-medical-it/): Secure disposal and buyback of hospital IT: diagnostic PCs, medical-grade monitors, patient terminals and imaging workstations, with patient data destroyed and certified.
- [Sell Used PLCs, HMIs and Industrial Automation](https://gasmena.com/what-we-buy/used-industrial-automation/): We buy used and surplus PLCs, HMI panels, drives and industrial controllers from Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider and ABB across the UAE and GCC.
- [Sell Used Telecom Infrastructure Equipment](https://gasmena.com/what-we-buy/used-telecom-infrastructure/): We buy used carrier and telecom infrastructure equipment: optical transport, backbone routers, SD-WAN and radio equipment from operators and integrators across the GCC.
- [Sell Used Warehouse Scanners, RFID and Logistics Tech](https://gasmena.com/what-we-buy/used-logistics-tech/): We buy used warehouse mobile computers, handheld scanners, RFID readers, label printers and vehicle-mount terminals from Zebra, Honeywell and others across the UAE and GCC.
- [Building Technology Recycling: BMS, HVAC Controls and Fire Panels](https://gasmena.com/what-we-buy/used-building-technology/): We collect and recycle building management controllers, HVAC controls, fire alarm panels and energy meters from fit-outs and refurbishments across the UAE and GCC.
- [Sell or Recycle Solar Inverters, Battery Storage and EV Charger Electronics](https://gasmena.com/what-we-buy/used-energy-renewables/): We buy and recycle used solar inverters, battery storage systems, smart meters and EV charger electronics in the UAE and GCC through licensed recycling partners.
- [Automotive Electronics Recycling](https://gasmena.com/what-we-buy/automotive-electronics/): We buy and recycle automotive control units, infotainment systems, telematics boxes and diagnostic tools from dealers, fleets and workshops across the UAE and GCC.
- [Sell Consumer Electronics Returns and Overstock](https://gasmena.com/what-we-buy/used-consumer-electronics/): We buy consumer electronics in bulk from retailers, distributors and e-commerce sellers in the UAE and GCC: TVs, consoles, smartwatches, cameras and audio, returned or overstock.
- [Sell Used Docking Stations, Keyboards and Peripherals](https://gasmena.com/what-we-buy/used-peripherals/): We buy used docking stations, keyboards, mice, webcams, headsets and external drives in bulk across the UAE and GCC, collected with your laptops and PCs.
- [Sell Used Chargers, Adapters and Charging Stations](https://gasmena.com/what-we-buy/used-chargers-adapters/): We buy used laptop and USB-C chargers, charging stations and PoE injectors in bulk across the UAE and GCC. What cannot be resold is recycled.
- [Sell Used SFP and QSFP Optical Transceivers](https://gasmena.com/what-we-buy/used-transceivers/): We buy used optical transceivers in bulk: SFP, SFP+, SFP28, QSFP+, QSFP28 and faster, original and compatible, plus optical drives, across the UAE and GCC.
- [Sell Used Test and Measurement Equipment](https://gasmena.com/what-we-buy/used-sensors-test-equipment/): We buy used test and measurement equipment: oscilloscopes, network and spectrum analysers, multimeters and industrial sensors from labs and plants across the UAE and GCC.
- [Sell or Recycle Used Server Racks and Cabinets](https://gasmena.com/what-we-buy/used-server-racks/): We buy and remove used server racks, network cabinets and enclosures from data centers and offices across the UAE and GCC. Reusable racks resold, the rest recycled as steel.
- [Electric Motor and Actuator Recycling](https://gasmena.com/what-we-buy/used-motors-actuators/): We buy used and scrap electric motors, servo and stepper motors and actuators from plants and workshops across the UAE and GCC, for reuse or copper recovery.
- [Recycling for Magnets, Transformers and Coils](https://gasmena.com/what-we-buy/used-magnetic-components/): We buy rare-earth and ferrite magnets, transformers and coils for recycling across the UAE and GCC, including magnets recovered from hard drives and motors.
- [Sell Computer and IT Scrap](https://gasmena.com/what-we-buy/it-scrap/): We buy computer scrap, server scrap and data center scrap by weight and grade across the UAE and GCC, with data destruction and licensed recycling documentation.
- [Sell Circuit Board Scrap](https://gasmena.com/what-we-buy/circuit-board-scrap/): We buy graded circuit board scrap across the UAE and GCC: server and telecom boards, motherboards, memory and low-grade boards, priced by grade and weight for refining.
- [Precious Metal E-Scrap: CPUs, RAM and Gold-Bearing Parts](https://gasmena.com/what-we-buy/precious-metal-scrap/): We buy gold-bearing e-scrap across the UAE and GCC: ceramic and fiber CPUs, RAM, gold fingers, connectors and high-grade boards, for licensed refining.
- [Business Battery Recycling: Lithium-Ion and Lead-Acid](https://gasmena.com/what-we-buy/battery-recycling/): Collection and licensed recycling of lithium-ion laptop and phone batteries, UPS lead-acid batteries and battery storage modules for businesses across the UAE and GCC.
- [Sell Cable and Wire Scrap](https://gasmena.com/what-we-buy/cable-wire-scrap/): We buy cable and wire scrap by weight across the UAE and GCC: network cable, power cable, data center cabling and mixed insulated copper wire.
- [Copper, Brass and Aluminium Scrap from IT and Electronics](https://gasmena.com/what-we-buy/non-ferrous-metal-scrap/): We buy copper, brass and aluminium scrap recovered from IT and electronics: heatsinks, busbars, enclosures and fittings, across the UAE and GCC.
- [Steel Scrap from Racks, Chassis and IT Equipment](https://gasmena.com/what-we-buy/ferrous-metal-scrap/): We collect steel scrap from server racks, chassis, cabinets and shelving during IT and data center clear-outs across the UAE and GCC.
- [Mixed E-Waste Collection for Businesses](https://gasmena.com/what-we-buy/mixed-weee/): Business e-waste collection across the UAE and GCC: mixed WEEE from offices, warehouses and sites, with data destruction, licensed recycling and documentation.
- [Electronic Component Scrap and Obsolete Parts](https://gasmena.com/what-we-buy/electronic-components-scrap/): We buy electronic component scrap and obsolete parts from manufacturers, repair centres and distributors across the UAE and GCC, for resale or recycling.
- [Telecom Scrap: Boards, Equipment and Cabling](https://gasmena.com/what-we-buy/telecom-scrap/): We buy telecom scrap from operators and contractors across the GCC: telecom boards, base station equipment and exchange hardware, with licensed recycling.
- [Industrial and Automotive Electronic Scrap](https://gasmena.com/what-we-buy/industrial-automotive-scrap/): We collect industrial and automotive electronic scrap across the UAE and GCC: control units, drives, panels and wiring, sorted and recycled through licensed partners.

## Locations
- [IT Buyback, Data Destruction and ITAD in the UAE](https://gasmena.com/locations/uae/)
- [IT Buyback and Data Destruction in Dubai](https://gasmena.com/locations/dubai/)
- [IT Buyback, ITAD and Data Center Decommissioning in Abu Dhabi](https://gasmena.com/locations/abu-dhabi/)
- [IT Buyback and E-Waste Recycling in Sharjah](https://gasmena.com/locations/sharjah/)
- [IT Buyback and E-Waste Collection in Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain](https://gasmena.com/locations/northern-emirates/)
- [IT Buyback, ITAD and Data Destruction in Saudi Arabia](https://gasmena.com/locations/saudi-arabia/)
- [IT Buyback and Data Destruction in Riyadh](https://gasmena.com/locations/riyadh/)
- [IT Buyback and E-Waste Services in Jeddah](https://gasmena.com/locations/jeddah/)
- [IT Buyback and ITAD in Dammam, Khobar and Dhahran](https://gasmena.com/locations/dammam/)
- [IT Buyback, Data Destruction and ITAD in Kuwait](https://gasmena.com/locations/kuwait/)
- [IT Buyback, Data Destruction and ITAD in Qatar](https://gasmena.com/locations/qatar/)
- [IT Buyback, Data Destruction and ITAD in Bahrain](https://gasmena.com/locations/bahrain/)
- [IT Buyback, Data Destruction and ITAD in Oman](https://gasmena.com/locations/oman/)

## Guides
- [What Is ITAD? IT Asset Disposition Explained for GCC Businesses](https://gasmena.com/guides/what-is-itad/): ITAD (IT asset disposition) is the secure, documented retirement of IT equipment. Here is what it covers, why it matters under GCC data laws, and how to choose a provider.
- [How to Sell Used Company Laptops in the UAE and GCC](https://gasmena.com/guides/how-to-sell-used-company-laptops/): A step-by-step guide to selling used company laptops in bulk in the UAE and GCC: preparing your list, removing locks, protecting data and getting the best price.
- [Checklist: Preparing Laptops, Phones and Macs Before You Sell Them](https://gasmena.com/guides/prepare-devices-before-selling/): Locks and device management cut resale value to almost nothing. Use this checklist to release laptops, iPhones, Macs and Android devices from MDM, Apple Business Manager and FRP before selling.
- [NIST SP 800-88 Explained: Clear, Purge and Destroy](https://gasmena.com/guides/nist-800-88-data-wiping/): What NIST SP 800-88 media sanitisation means, the difference between Clear, Purge and Destroy, what changed in Revision 2, and how it applies to SSDs, hard drives and phones.
- [Data Wiping vs Hard Drive Shredding: Which Should You Choose?](https://gasmena.com/guides/data-wiping-vs-shredding/): Certified data wiping or physical hard drive shredding? Compare security, cost, resale value and sustainability, and see when each is the right choice.
- [What Is a Certificate of Data Destruction?](https://gasmena.com/guides/certificate-of-data-destruction/): What a certificate of data destruction is, what it should contain, why auditors ask for one per device, and how to spot a weak certificate.
- [GCC Data Protection Laws and IT Disposal: A Country-by-Country Guide](https://gasmena.com/guides/gcc-data-protection-laws-it-disposal/): Which data protection law applies when you dispose of IT in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman or Kuwait, who regulates it, and what it means for retired devices.
- [How Businesses Should Dispose of E-Waste in the UAE](https://gasmena.com/guides/e-waste-disposal-uae/): How UAE businesses should dispose of e-waste: the federal and emirate rules, licensed recyclers, data destruction, batteries, and the documentation to keep.
- [Data Center Decommissioning Checklist](https://gasmena.com/guides/data-center-decommissioning-checklist/): A practical checklist for decommissioning a data center or server room in the GCC: inventory, data destruction, de-racking, logistics, buyback value and reporting.
- [How Much Is Used IT Equipment Worth? What Drives the Price](https://gasmena.com/guides/how-much-is-used-it-worth/): What decides the resale value of used laptops, phones, servers and networking equipment: model, age, specification, condition, locks and quantity.
- [Selling Electronics Returns and Overstock in the GCC: A Retailer’s Guide](https://gasmena.com/guides/selling-customer-returns-overstock/): How GCC retailers, e-commerce sellers and distributors can sell customer returns, open-box and overstock electronics in bulk, protect their brand and erase customer data.
- [IT Reuse and ESG Reporting: How Retired IT Counts in Your Sustainability Report](https://gasmena.com/guides/esg-reporting-it-reuse/): How reusing and recycling retired IT supports your ESG and sustainability reporting: what to measure, how CO₂ avoided is estimated, and what data to ask your ITAD provider for.
- [IT Asset Disposal Policy: What to Include](https://gasmena.com/guides/it-asset-disposal-policy/): An outline for an IT asset disposal policy: scope, roles, data destruction standards, approved providers, documentation and reporting, written for GCC organisations.