Saudi Arabia Report
Explore the comprehensive Saudi Arabia Report by MarcoPolis, featuring in-depth insights on investments, business practices, and economic trends. This edition spotlights influential sectors including industry, real estate, ICT, banking, and telecom, enriched with executive interviews and expert analysis
Articles
Leaders
Amin H. Nasser
Waleed Al-Mogbel
Ibrahim Almojel
Ibrahim AlKoshy
John Pagano
Camile Saba
Tareq Al-Sadhan
Olayan AlWetaid
Executive bios
Videos
Top companies
1 - Saudi Aramco
2 - Saudi National Bank
3 - Ma’aden
4 - Saudi British Bank
5 - Banque Saudi Fransi
6 - Riyad Bank
7 - Saudi Electricity
8 - Al Rajhi Bank
9 - Saudi Telecom Company
10 - SABIC
Company profiles
Qanawat Telecom: a leading distributor of mobile products and services
Qanawat (the Arabic word means channels) has been growing by operating in the communication and technology sector. It is the leading distributor for the products of the second Saudi telecom provider Etihad Etisalat Company, better known as Mobily, whose share are listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange “Tadawul”.
Best Cloud Services in Saudi Arabia – NourNet
Founded in Saudi Arabia at the dawn of the mass adoption of the Internet in 1998 as a humble corporate ISP NourNet decided early on and in its own words to take, “the road less travelled.” Espousing a simple mission statement, “Empowering enterprises with end-to-end communication services that are world-class and competitive” with a clear-eyed focus to always leverage cutting-edge technologies to offer their customers the latest and best converged network services.
Alhamrani-Fuchs Petroleum Saudi Arabia: one of the best lubricant producers in Saudi Arabia
Alhamrani-Fuchs Petroleum Saudi Arabia Ltd. (AFPSA) manufacture and markets lubricants in Saudi Arabia and the MENA region. AFPSA stands out as the one of the largest lubricant producer in Saudi Arabia’s private sector, and also as the leading provider of lubricants both nationwide as well as regionally throughout the Middle East and North Africa.
Ajdan Waterfront: A Masterplan Development in the Heart of Khobar by Top Real Estate Company Ajdan
Ajdan is a company specialized in providing effective, integrated, real estate lifestyle development solutions in Saudi Arabia. It is known for the Ajdan Waterfront mixed-use development, a masterplan development located in the heart of Khobar. It comprises 4 main projects: Ajdan Rise, Ajdan Walk, Ajdan AMC Cinema and a five-star hotel called the Fairmont Hotel.
IndorseSign: Advanced Digital Transactions, Content and Process Management by Indorse Services
IndorseSign is an advanced digital transactions, content and process management platform by Saudi-based software development company Indorse Services, for users to easily sign, seal and endorse documents. It is a member of the Cloud Signature Consortium, a group of industry and academic organizations committed to building a new standard for cloud-based digital signatures that will support web and mobile applications and comply with the most demanding electronic signature regulations in the world.
Qanawat Telecom: a leading distributor of mobile products and services
Qanawat (the Arabic word means channels) has been growing by operating in the communication and technology sector. It is the leading distributor for the products of the second Saudi telecom provider Etihad Etisalat Company, better known as Mobily, whose share are listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange “Tadawul”.
Best Cloud Services in Saudi Arabia – NourNet
Founded in Saudi Arabia at the dawn of the mass adoption of the Internet in 1998 as a humble corporate ISP NourNet decided early on and in its own words to take, “the road less travelled.” Espousing a simple mission statement, “Empowering enterprises with end-to-end communication services that are world-class and competitive” with a clear-eyed focus to always leverage cutting-edge technologies to offer their customers the latest and best converged network services.
Alhamrani-Fuchs Petroleum Saudi Arabia: one of the best lubricant producers in Saudi Arabia
Alhamrani-Fuchs Petroleum Saudi Arabia Ltd. (AFPSA) manufacture and markets lubricants in Saudi Arabia and the MENA region. AFPSA stands out as the one of the largest lubricant producer in Saudi Arabia’s private sector, and also as the leading provider of lubricants both nationwide as well as regionally throughout the Middle East and North Africa.
Ajdan Waterfront: A Masterplan Development in the Heart of Khobar by Top Real Estate Company Ajdan
Ajdan is a company specialized in providing effective, integrated, real estate lifestyle development solutions in Saudi Arabia. It is known for the Ajdan Waterfront mixed-use development, a masterplan development located in the heart of Khobar. It comprises 4 main projects: Ajdan Rise, Ajdan Walk, Ajdan AMC Cinema and a five-star hotel called the Fairmont Hotel.
IndorseSign: Advanced Digital Transactions, Content and Process Management by Indorse Services
IndorseSign is an advanced digital transactions, content and process management platform by Saudi-based software development company Indorse Services, for users to easily sign, seal and endorse documents. It is a member of the Cloud Signature Consortium, a group of industry and academic organizations committed to building a new standard for cloud-based digital signatures that will support web and mobile applications and comply with the most demanding electronic signature regulations in the world.
Qanawat Telecom: a leading distributor of mobile products and services
Qanawat (the Arabic word means channels) has been growing by operating in the communication and technology sector. It is the leading distributor for the products of the second Saudi telecom provider Etihad Etisalat Company, better known as Mobily, whose share are listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange “Tadawul”.
Best Cloud Services in Saudi Arabia – NourNet
Founded in Saudi Arabia at the dawn of the mass adoption of the Internet in 1998 as a humble corporate ISP NourNet decided early on and in its own words to take, “the road less travelled.” Espousing a simple mission statement, “Empowering enterprises with end-to-end communication services that are world-class and competitive” with a clear-eyed focus to always leverage cutting-edge technologies to offer their customers the latest and best converged network services.
Alhamrani-Fuchs Petroleum Saudi Arabia: one of the best lubricant producers in Saudi Arabia
Alhamrani-Fuchs Petroleum Saudi Arabia Ltd. (AFPSA) manufacture and markets lubricants in Saudi Arabia and the MENA region. AFPSA stands out as the one of the largest lubricant producer in Saudi Arabia’s private sector, and also as the leading provider of lubricants both nationwide as well as regionally throughout the Middle East and North Africa.
Top Interviews
Elias Abou Samra Talks Riyadh’s Urban Evolution and RAFAL’s Vision to Transform the Cityscape
Step into the realm of Riyadh’s urban metamorphosis with Elias Abou Samra as he delves into the city’s evolving landscape and RAFAL’s pivotal role in shaping its future. Learn about the dynamic changes sweeping across the Saudi Arabian real estate sector and how RAFAL is adapting to meet the demands of a rapidly transforming urban environment.
Discussing Saudi Arabia’s Hotel Industry and the Success Story of Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel
Delve into the dynamics of the hotel industry in Saudi Arabia with Khaled Hafneh from IHG for Riyadh Central. Khaled shares insights on the transformative impact of Vision 2030, and unveils the evolution of inbound tourism, marking a paradigm shift in the local landscape. Discover the unique elements that set Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel apart and gain valuable perspectives on talent development, marketing strategies, and the hotel’s pivotal role in hosting high-profile events.
Executive Chef Naji Berjawi Presents KOI, The Best Nikkei Cuisine Experience in Riyadh
Executive Chef Naji Berjawi talks hospitality and food and beverage in Saudi Arabia and presents KOI, the first Nikkei restaurant to open in Riyadh. He also discusses latest news and shares plans and vision for the future of the establishment. Since launch in 2020, KOI has become the best Nikkei cuisine experience in town.
Shaker Group: A Leading Air Conditioning Solutions Company and Distributor of Home Appliances in the GCC
Mohammed Ibrahim Abunayyan gives an overview of the sector and discusses partnerships and relationships with leading international brands in the air conditioning and home appliances segment, including LG, Maytag, Ariston, Indesit, Midea and Bompani. He also talks about the importance of promoting green energy and energy efficiency, and discusses strategy and vision for the future of Shaker Group.
Mezahem Basrawi Presents Alhamrani-Fuchs Petroleum: A Leading Supplier of Lubricants in Saudi Arabia
Mezahem Basrawi shares his assessment of the oil sector in Saudi Arabia and gives an overview of the lubricants segment. He also presents Alhamrani-Fuchs Petroleum, a member of Fuchs Group in Germany, the leading global supplier of lubricants. Alhamrani-Fuchs Petroleum provides lubricants for cars, bicycles, airplanes, cameras, windmills, trucks, machineries, metalworking, hydraulics, etc. Mezahem Basrawi also shares his vision for the future of the company.
Riyadh Exhibitions Company: Dr. Akram Masri Discusses Events and Trade Fairs Organization in Saudi Arabia
In this exclusive interview, Dr. Akram Masri, Chief of Operations at Riyadh Exhibitions Company Ltd, discusses events and trade fairs organization in Saudi Arabia. For more than 40 years now, REC has been the leading organizer of trade fairs and public events in the Kingdom.
Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC: General Manager Fady Sawaya Discusses Hospitality and Tourism in Saudi Arabia
Fady Sawaya shares his assessment of the hospitality and tourism sector in Saudi Arabia and talks latest news and future plans for Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel and Convention Center. Located at the heart of Riyadh’s dynamic Digital City, Crowne Plaza is a fusion of timeless elegance and state-of-the-art technology, welcoming local and international guests since 2018.
Ajdan: Discussing Real Estate Lifestyle Development Solutions in Saudi Arabia With Mohammed Al Otaibi
Mohammed Al Otaibi gives an overview of Ajdan, a company specialized in providing effective, integrated, real estate lifestyle development solutions in Saudi Arabia. He also presents some key projects, such as the Ajdan waterfront project in Khobar and talks about competitive advantages, challenges, CSR activities, international reach and future goals.
Al-Saedan Real Estate Co: Overview of a Leading Real Estate Company in Saudi Arabia by Bader Al-Saedan
Bader Al-Saedan gives an overview of Al-Saedan Real Estate Co, one of the leading real estate companies in Saudi Arabia. He also mentions some of his current projects, such as a 1 million m2 land development in Riyadh and 800,000 m2 land development in Jeddah, the development of hotels in Mecca and Riyadh, etc.