Aramex strengthens Saudi presence with new regional HQ in Riyadh

Emirati logistics firm Aramex has joined the ranks of international companies setting up regional headquarters in Riyadh.

Amid the Kingdom’s rising status as a global business hub, the firm announced the inauguration of its office in the Saudi capital, highlighting that this move will not only enhance its ability to serve both new and existing customers throughout the region but also bolster the area’s logistics infrastructure, Aramex said in a statement.

It added that the establishment of the office emphasizes the company’s commitment to contributing to Vision 2030’s objective of positioning Saudi Arabia as a global logistics hub.

Commenting on the launch, Othman Al-Jeda, CEO of Aramex, said that they are delighted to inaugurate their brand-new regional headquarters in the Saudi capital and lead a bold new chapter in supporting the dynamic transformation taking place across the logistics and infrastructure segment across the Kingdom.

“This strategic decision demonstrates Aramex’s long-term commitment to Saudi Arabia and its confidence in the Kingdom’s economic future, and I look forward to working with our stakeholders in the Kingdom to strengthen Saudi Arabia’s position as a global leader in logistics and infrastructure as a part of its Vision 2030 goals,” Al-Jeda said.

In its statement, Aramex, operating in over 600 cities across more than 70 countries, highlighted its longstanding collaboration with both government and enterprise sectors in the Kingdom over the past several decades.

The firm emphasized that its new regional headquarters would serve as an ideal platform for initiating innovative projects with substantial potential to benefit the Saudi economy. Additionally, the company mentioned its commitment to investing in talent development, thereby shaping the necessary skills to support the objectives outlined in its development agenda for 2030.

For his part, Samer Marei, vice president of regional headquarters at Aramex, expressed that the establishment of a new headquarters in Saudi Arabia is a strategic priority for the company, which was founded some 40 years ago.

He noted that this expansion aligns with their focus on adapting to the fast-paced evolution of the logistics and transportation sector across the region.

“With this inauguration, Aramex is proud to take the lead in bringing state-of-the-art logistics solutions, advanced technology and superior customer service to support our clients across the Kingdom and beyond, underscoring Aramex’s commitment in propelling Saudi Arabia’s logistics sector toward Vision 2030 goals,” Marei said.

In December 2023, the Saudi Investment Ministry announced various benefits, including tax incentives, for foreign companies establishing their regional headquarters in the Kingdom.