Tuesday, 4 November 2025
FedEx Express has inaugurated its new global head office in Riyadh, marking a major step in expanding its Middle East operations. The office will oversee activities in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, and Kuwait.
The launch was announced at a ceremony in Diriyah attended by Saudi Transport and Logistics Minister Saleh Al-Jasser and FedEx President and CEO Raj Subramaniam. The event underscored Saudi Arabia’s ambitions to become a leading logistics hub under the Vision 2030 strategy.
As part of the expansion, FedEx will introduce its first nonstop flights to Riyadh from both the United States and Europe, making it the only express logistics company currently offering such direct services. The first flight is scheduled to land at King Khalid International Airport this week, with six weekly flights planned. These services will strengthen trade connectivity between Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
In Saudi Arabia, FedEx will directly manage pickups, deliveries, and customs clearance through four operational stations, while also offering digital shipping tools. Its services will span freight by air, road, and sea, as well as customs brokerage and cargo transit support. The company also plans to establish a regional hub at the upcoming King Salman International Airport, designed to boost logistics capacity and improve services for local businesses.
FedEx highlighted that these investments align with Saudi Arabia’s economic diversification goals. By enhancing supply chain infrastructure, the company aims to create new opportunities for local industries, expand access to global markets, and support job creation. The move comes as Saudi Arabia reported a trade surplus of $16.8 billion in the first quarter of 2025, a 52 percent increase compared with the previous quarter, reflecting growing demand for advanced logistics solutions.
The Riyadh opening follows a string of regional investments by FedEx, including a $350 million hub at Dubai World Central Airport featuring advanced sorting technology and cold storage, as well as expanded projects in Qatar and Vietnam to improve shipping efficiency for Middle Eastern importers.
