Intertek Strengthens Middle East Commitment with Grand Opening of New Regional Headquarters in Riyadh
Intertek has launched its Saudi Arabian doorstep with a gleaming new headquarters in Riyadh. This burgeoning hub will provide a vital anchor for Intertek's far-reaching services in the region and underscore its dedication to local business partners. 2030.
Intertek's guiding ethos centres on pioneering, eco-responsibility, and industrial progress. The Kingdom's strategy to diversify its economy is being bolstered by Intertek's collaboration in sectors like industry, sustainability, hospitality, and innovation. Building on its heritage in the energy sector, Intertek remains a steadfast ally to the industry's development, applying its experience to empower the delivery of uncompromising excellence and security across a wide range of industries. With its wide-ranging expertise, Intertek empowers companies to flourish by providing indispensable testing, inspection, and certification services, thereby bolstering Saudi Arabia's thriving economy. Intertek's forward-thinking sustainability initiatives, encompassing green audits and renewable energy endorsements, harmonize with Saudi Arabia's vision for a more sustainable tomorrow, stimulating economic progress and environmental stewardship.
Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 centers on the creation of cutting-edge infrastructure, and Intertek contributes to this ambitious endeavor by providing expert services that vet construction materials and processes to meet international benchmarks for safety and excellence. Intertek's presence in Saudi Arabia is not only about quality control but also about cultivating a network of skilled professionals through targeted training initiatives that elevate the expertise of local talent in the fields of quality evaluation and assurance. Through a concerted effort, our Saudi partners experience enhanced marketplace performance, thus propelling the Kingdom's vision to become a prominent global economic leader, while maintaining exceptional standards in the oil and gas sector.
Hanna Jabbour, the Vice President of Industry Services at Intertek for MENA, SSA, and South-East Asian markets, stated: "With over three decades in Saudi Arabia, we take pride in assisting the nation's infrastructure growth and global stature." A pivotal facility launch signifies a substantial, forward-thinking investment and pledge to the Saudi market, echoing the Kingdom's vision for a resilient economy by 2030 and into the future.
Steven Owens, Intertek Managing Director, MENAP, observed: "Our constellation of supporting services and specialized skills has consistently harmonized with the dynamic requirements of our clients." The freshly minted headquarters sets a new stage for our teams to work in tandem with greater harmony and agility, laying down roots to amplify support for the surrounding community.
Present at the regional headquarters opening ceremony in Riyadh were Hanna Jabbour; Steven Owens; Ross McCluskey, Intertek Executive Vice President (EVP) Europe, Middle East and Africa and Government and Trade Services; Bertrand Mallet, EVP, Intertek Industry Services; the Senior Advisor from Ministry of Investment; UK embassy representatives; and several government officials. The folks from Intertek extend their gratitude to those who supported them at the celebration.