Intertek, a global leader in Total Quality Assurance, has inaugurated its regional headquarters in Riyadh, marking a significant step in its commitment to the Kingdom and its growing portfolio of services in the region. This move is poised to enhance Intertek’s role in supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, focusing on the Kingdom’s diversification away from oil and fostering growth across multiple industries.
Intertek’s vision aligns with Saudi Arabia’s efforts to reduce its dependency on oil and expand into key sectors such as manufacturing, renewable energy, tourism, and technology. The company’s strong legacy in the oil and gas sector is complemented by its broad expertise in quality assurance, testing, inspection, and certification across various industries. This positions Intertek as a key partner in helping businesses meet global standards of safety and quality while contributing to the Kingdom’s evolving economic landscape.
As part of its regional strategy, Intertek also supports Saudi Arabia’s commitment to environmental sustainability. The company provides solutions such as environmental audits and renewable energy certifications, which are aligned with the Kingdom’s push for a greener future. These services play a crucial role in fostering economic growth while ensuring environmental responsibility.
Intertek’s contributions to Saudi Arabia’s infrastructure projects are vital. The company’s construction material testing, inspection, and certification services ensure that the Kingdom’s ambitious infrastructure projects meet the highest international safety and quality standards. This directly supports the realization of Vision 2030’s goal of building state-of-the-art infrastructure across the nation.
In addition to its technical expertise, Intertek is dedicated to empowering local talent. The company invests in capacity-building and professional development initiatives, helping foster the growth of Saudi professionals in quality assurance and related fields. This investment in human capital is integral to the Kingdom’s goal of becoming a global economic powerhouse, preparing local talent to thrive in an increasingly competitive global marketplace.
Hanna Jabbour, Intertek’s Vice President of Industry Services for MENAWA, SSA, and Southeast Asia, emphasized the company’s long-standing commitment to Saudi Arabia, stating, “Intertek has been operating in Saudi Arabia for more than 30 years. The opening of our regional headquarters is a significant investment that reflects our dedication to supporting the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 and its ambition to build a sustainable and thriving economy.”
Steven Owens, Intertek’s Managing Director for MENAP, further elaborated, saying, “The new headquarters will enhance our ability to collaborate effectively and provide a stronger foundation for supporting the region. Our diverse range of services and expertise will continue to meet the evolving needs of our customers.”
The opening ceremony in Riyadh was attended by key figures including Jabbour, Owens, Ross McCluskey, Intertek’s Executive Vice President for Europe, Middle East, and Africa, as well as several representatives from the UK embassy, government officials, and advisers from the Ministry of Investment.
With its new headquarters, Intertek is poised to play a central role in driving forward Saudi Arabia’s goals for infrastructure development, economic diversification, and global competitiveness.
