The startup has set up a service centre inside a van, which is backed by clean power.

A steady inflow of gadgets into Emirati markets has ensured that residents of cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi are able to make the most of the connectivity paired with digital services that the country has to offer, since they can remain up to speed with the pace of innovation by upgrading to the most sophisticated piece of tech available. Largescale migration towards the online realm at a quick pace, has also led to devices being replaced more frequently than ever before, creating a need for recycling electronics for waste management.

At a time when innovation is facilitating successful waste management for plastic and other materials, Dubai is setting up a plant to create energy from trash, along with one of the largest units for handling electronic waste for sustainability. But in order to make sure that users make optimum use of smartphones, laptops or tablets before discarding them, a startup in the UAE is offering doorstep repairs for gadgets in a van which is powered entirely by solar panels.

Backed by renewable energy, the vehicle has been converted into a mobile service centre that reaches out to consumers, to ensure that they can upgrade their electronics amidst a lifestyle when they are on the move. With a focus on making the solution emission free, Fixerman uses tools which run on solar electricity, and move across Dubai to deliver high quality device maintenance for residents of the emerging smart city.

As Fixerman eyes an expansion into other parts of the Middle East, it also offers pickup and drop facility by fixer hawks, in case of devices that need further attention that can be provided at their studio. At the same time, consumers can also visit the studio themselves, where an open kitchen along with live music keep the visitors engaged as their smartphones or laptops are being repaired.

Other than a toll-free number, the firm takes bookings via WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook to reach the maximum number of netizens.