Ashok Leyland, a market leader in staff transportation in Saudi Arabia and the fourth largest bus manufacturer in the world, participated in the Traffic Safety Forum held between Dec. 11-13.
Rajive Saharia, president for global sales, Ashok Leyland, said: “Ashok Leyland has been indirectly part of the infrastructure development in the Kingdom for nearly a decade and we are now excited to announce an entirely new portfolio of trucks and buses in the next 2-3 years on the eve of the Vision 2030.”
Leading this portfolio expansion is Oyster, a premium mid-sized 33-seater bus launched earlier this year, equipped with best-in-class features for maximum safety and comfort. Certified to ensure that passengers remain safe in case of any rollover accidents, the Oyster school bus variant is roll-over compliant, with accessories such as a child check alarm safety button, camera around the bus to cover the blind spots, RFID sensor and retractable foot step.
“Safety is a top priority and an indisputable requirement for a school bus. We also ensured car-like-comfort for the occupants, while at the same time assuring the lowest total cost of ownership for operators. We made sure that every element of design carries these three elements. Millions of people across the globe travel on our bus to get to their destinations and that is the trust we have built over the years,” said Saharia.
The company will soon launch light commercial vehicles starting from 5T GVW (gross vehicle weight) to 9T GVW.
“We have always believed in customers’ profitability and our well-trained sales force ensures that the right vehicle is recommended to the customer that suits his application. At the same time, we have the best rated service and parts network in the country. Our customers appreciate us for our onsite service, delivered by our service trucks — that’s why we call it a ‘workshop on the wheels.’ We are excited about Vision 2030 and looking forward to be part of the Kingdom’s new era,” said Kamal, CEO of Western Auto, the sole authorized dealer of Ashok Leyland in Saudi Arabia.
The company has five full-fledged sales and services outlets across the Kingdom.
Ashok Leyland announces new portfolio of trucks, buses in KSA
Ashok Leyland announces new portfolio of trucks, buses in KSA
Sulaiman Al-Rajhi Endowment projects worth SR8bn launched in Makkah
Sulaiman Al-Rajhi Real Estate Company has announced the launch of several real estate projects belonging to the Sulaiman Al-Rajhi Endowment system in Makkah, with a total investment exceeding SR8 billion ($2.1 billion). These projects include commercial, residential, and hospitality developments, as well as strategic land plots, as part of the company’s commitment to supporting the Kingdom’s real estate sector and enhancing the quality of life in the holy city.
The announcement was made during a field tour by a delegation of high-level officials including Saleh Al-Rasheed, CEO of the Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites; Ihsan Bafakih, chairman of the board of directors of Sulaiman bin Abdulaziz Al-Rajhi Holding Company; Haitham Al-Fayez, chairman of Sulaiman Al-Rajhi Real Estate Company and CEO of Sulaiman Al-Rajhi Holding Company; Moath Al-Mukhudub, managing director and CEO of Sulaiman Al-Rajhi Real Estate Company; and Anas Mansour Abadi, CEO of real estate at Sulaiman Al-Rajhi Holding Company and representative of the Sulaiman Al-Rajhi Endowment, alongside members of the board of directors of both the holding and real estate companies and the executive team.
The tour included the launch of the Tilal Towers project, with an investment value of SR2 billion, featuring more than 2,500 hotel rooms, strengthening the hospitality sector in Makkah.
The delegation also visited the Tilal Village project, valued at SR2.8 billion. It is one of the prominent qualitative projects within the hospitality ecosystem in Makkah.
Furthermore, the visit covered the residential buildings within Tilal Village, comprising 828 units, with an investment of SR800 million. The delegation inspected the specialized hospital, medical complex housing, and the office and commercial plazas.
During the tour, a contract was signed for the Al-Rajhi Center project, valued at SR250 million, as part of a comprehensive rehabilitation plan.
The inspection also included the Al-Ukayshiyyah land, spanning 4 million square meters, and the Al-Ghazzawi project land, valued at SR250 million.
The tour concluded with prayers at the Aisha Al-Rajhi Mosque, the second-largest mosque in Makkah after the Grand Mosque, with a capacity for 50,000 worshippers.
This visit underscores the importance of these investments, which represent a clear direction toward enhancing the management of the endowment’s assets through diversification, redevelopment, and strategic expansion, in line with the development goals of the Makkah city and Saudi Vision 2030.
Sulaiman Al-Rajhi Real Estate, a subsidiary of Sulaiman bin Abdulaziz Al-Rajhi Holding Company, continues to provide innovative solutions to elevate the real estate sector to international standards.
