Federal Express Corporation (FedEx) has completed its transition to a direct-serve presence in Saudi Arabia with the inauguration of its new head office in Riyadh and the launch of its first dedicated flight into the Kingdom from the United States and Europe.
The expansion includes plans for a regional hub at the upcoming King Salman International Airport in Riyadh, which will link Saudi Arabia with Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar, as well as the rollout of FedEx Logistics freight forwarding services. The initiative aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals to drive economic diversification, enhance trade, and boost logistics growth.
The new FedEx head office in Riyadh, which will oversee operations in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Kuwait, was officially inaugurated by Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser, Minister of Transport and Logistics Services and Chairman of the Transport General Authority (TGA).
The ceremony, held in Diriyah, was attended by Rumaih bin Mohammed Al-Rumaih, Vice Minister of Transport and Logistics Services and Acting President of the TGA; Raj Subramaniam, FedEx President and CEO; along with senior executives and officials.
Speaking at the event, Al-Jasser said, “FedEx’s strengthened presence reflects the Kingdom’s growing appeal as a premier destination for logistics and global investment. Saudi Arabia’s rising influence as a key global logistics hub and a strategic gateway for trade and transport services is clear. The increasing number of leading global logistics and courier companies establishing direct operations in the Kingdom demonstrates the strength of Saudi Arabia’s logistics sector and its pro-investment environment, as well as the global confidence in the Kingdom’s transformation journey.”
FedEx also announced that its inaugural nonstop flight connecting Riyadh with the U.S. and Europe began operations today. The routing MEM–CDG–RUH–CDG–MEM will soon operate six times per week, providing faster transit times and stronger connectivity between major global markets and Saudi Arabia.
