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Intertek, a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, has opened its regional headquarters in Riyadh. This new hub will play a key role in supporting Intertek’s expanding portfolio of services and solidifying its commitment to customers in the region, as well as highlighting Intertek’s role in achieving the goals of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.
Intertek’s own vision focuses on innovation, sustainability, and industry diversification. With the Kingdom reducing its reliance on oil by fostering growth in key sectors such as manufacturing, renewable energy, tourism, and technology, Intertek aims to stand as a trusted partner in this transformation. With a strong legacy in the oil and gas sector, Intertek continues to support the industry’s evolution while leveraging its expertise to help businesses across all sectors meet the highest quality and safety standards. Through its comprehensive assurance, testing, inspection, and certification solutions, Intertek enables organizations to innovate, expand, and contribute to the Kingdom’s diversified economy. Intertek’s sustainability solutions, including environmental audits and renewable energy certifications, also align with Saudi Arabia’s commitment to a greener future, driving economic growth and environmental responsibility.
Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 is focused on building state-of-the-art infrastructure, and Intertek’s services in construction material testing, inspection, and certification help ensure that these projects meet global safety and quality standards. Intertek also empowers local talent by investing in capacity-building and professional development programs, fostering the growth of Saudi talent in the quality and assurance fields. Through these efforts, the company is helping Saudi businesses thrive in the global marketplace, furthering the Kingdom’s ambition to become a leading global economic hub, while upholding excellence in the oil and gas industry.
Hanna Jabbour, Intertek vice president, industry services, MENAWA, SSA, and South-East Asia, said: “Intertek has been operating in Saudi Arabia for more than 30 years, and we are proud to play a vital role in supporting the country’s infrastructure development and global competitiveness. The opening of our regional headquarters marks a significant long-term investment and commitment to the Saudi market, reflecting the Kingdom’s ambition to create a sustainable and thriving economy by 2030 and beyond.”
Steven Owens, Intertek managing director, MENAP, said: “Our portfolio of complementary services and expertise has always been closely connected to the evolving needs of our customers. The new headquarters location will enable our teams to collaborate more efficiently and effectively while providing a local foundation on which to support the broader region.”
Present at the regional headquarters opening ceremony in Riyadh were Jabbour; Owens; Ross McCluskey, Intertek executive vice president Europe, Middle East and Africa and government and trade services; Bertrand Mallet, EVP, Intertek industry services; a senior adviser from the Ministry of Investment; UK embassy representatives; and several government officials.