ADNOC Distribution has celebrated the opening of its first service station in Saudi Arabia, in the presence of Sheikh Shakhbout bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, UAE Ambassador to Saudi Arabia.
ADNOC Distribution’s first Saudi service station, which is on the Riyadh-Dammam highway around 40 kilometers from the capital, began operating at the end of November 2018. It was followed – days later – by the second in the city of Hofuf within Al Ahsa Governate. Both stations underwent extensive reconstruction to bring them in line with ADNOC Distribution’s operational standards and branding guidelines.
“Our new stations in Saudi Arabia are performing above expectation,” said Saeed Al Rashdi, Acting CEO of ADNOC Distribution. “There is strong volume coming through them and clearly Saudi customers are enjoying the ADNOC Distribution experience. These stations were planned to give us insights into the Saudi consumer in advance of further growth in the Kingdom.”
“We have already alluded to our ambitions in Saudi Arabia, and look forward to becoming a familiar brand here. We are very excited about the potential this has and how it will advance the very close ties between the Kingdom and the UAE,” he added.
For his part, the UAE Ambassador stated, “The important bond between Saudi Arabia and the UAE is deeply rooted in our shared history and close allegiances between the countries. This relationship sets the foundations for both countries to join forces to work together across many industries to contribute to the development of both nations.”
He added, “The Saudi-Emirati Coordination Council has strengthened the strategic partnership between Saudi Arabia and the UAE and offers us all the opportunity to grow and flourish across multiple sectors and industries. The entry of ADNOC Distribution to this market is a great example of this effective partnership.”
The ceremony, conducted at the station, was attended by senior officials.
Source: wam.ae
