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Alstom, a global leader in green and smart mobility solutions, recently opened its regional headquarters in Riyadh. This step underscores Alstom’s commitment to advancing sustainable mobility and its long-standing role in shaping the region’s railway development. It builds on the French multinational company’s 70-year legacy, furthering railway innovation and development in Saudi Arabia.
Strategically located in the Saudi capital of Riyadh, the new headquarters is designed to enhance Alstom’s operations throughout the Gulf region and beyond. This includes fostering growth and development, improving the oversight of key projects and optimizing railway maintenance.
The inauguration also marks Mohamed Khalil’s new responsibility as managing director of Alstom’s regional headquarters in Riyadh, having led the business in Saudi Arabia since 2022
Khalil said: “Today marks a landmark moment as we open our advanced regional headquarters here in Riyadh — a talent hub where we tap into a dynamic pool of skilled professionals to drive innovation and growth. With a strong legacy spanning over 70 years, Alstom continues to lead in technological advancements and environmental responsibility. Our new office location, in King Abdullah Financial District, will serve as a center for our Middle East operations, staffed by rail mobility engineers and data scientists to provide advanced expertise and digital services.”
The Riyadh office also marks the establishment of the Services Digital Center, a core part of Alstom’s strategy to advance condition-based and predictive maintenance for railway assets. HealthHub, Alstom’s web-based platform solution for predictive maintenance, optimizes maintenance operations, reduces downtime, and ensures high availability and reliability of railway services, supporting fleets globally.
The first week of the new office was marked by the visit of Saudi Minister of Investment Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih and Chief Executive of KAFD Gautam Sashittal.
The deep-rooted partnership between Saudi Arabia and France is pivotal as both countries work toward their respective economic plans — Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and France’s 2030 plan — under the dynamic leadership of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and President Emmanuel Macron, respectively.