Theeb boosts rental fleet with 1,700 new cars, including 2021 models

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Updated 04 February 2021
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Theeb boosts rental fleet with 1,700 new cars, including 2021 models

Saudi car rental firm Theeb Rent a Car has announced a major expansion of its car rental fleet in the Kingdom, where the company added more than 1,700 cars of various brands and models, including the latest 2021 models. The expansion is part of the company’s strategy to develop and modernize its fleet in order to offer a diverse range of car brands and models to be able to meet the demands of its customers.

The company has strengthened its fleet with the inclusion of luxury brands such as Mercedes and BMW, as well as economic models from Hyundai, Toyota, Nissan, Ford, Kia, and Chevrolet.

Naif bin Mohammed Al-Theeb, CEO of Theeb Rent a Car, said: “The car rental sector in Saudi Arabia is witnessing intense competition at all levels, and in recent years the entry of many investors in this sector has had a positive impact. Moreover, the new regulations in the Kingdom and the enhancement of the domestic tourism sector have helped to create an attractive environment for car rental companies. Such improvements in the car rental sector have stimulated us to improve our services and modernize our fleet with a wide range of cars, so that we can better serve our customers.”

He added: “Theeb Rent a Car has been able to maintain its position as one of the best service providers in the car rental sector in category A based on the classification of the Saudi Transport General Authority, as well as through its ongoing support for its fleet by purchasing new cars. This shows the company’s keenness to innovate and develop new services in the car rental sector.”

Founded in 1991 in Riyadh, Theeb Rent a Car Company has a wide presence in the cities, regions and airports of the Kingdom through its 48 branches, 15 of which are at the airports.


Tourism Minister opens Radisson Hotel Madinah

Updated 24 February 2026
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Tourism Minister opens Radisson Hotel Madinah

Minister of Tourism and Chairman of the Board of the Tourism Development Fund Ahmed Al-Khateeb recently inaugurated the Radisson Hotel Madinah. The hotel has been enabled by the TDF, a Saudi government fund dedicated to supporting and developing the Saudi tourism sector. The opening of the new property falls within ongoing efforts to enhance the hospitality infrastructure in Madinah and increase its readiness to receive visitors, thereby improving the quality of tourism services in line with the objectives of the National Tourism Strategy and Saudi Vision 2030.
The minister stated that the opening of Radisson Hotel Madinah reflects TDF’s commitment to high-quality and diversified projects that meet visitors’ needs. He said: “Saudi Arabia continues to advance the development of the hospitality sector across different regions to ensure the provision of exceptional accommodation experiences that enhance the visitor journey and support the sustainable growth of tourism, particularly in cities of religious and historical significance such as Madinah.”
TDF CEO Qusai Al-Fakhri said that the fund continues to perform its role as the national enabler of the tourism sector by supporting projects that generate tangible economic and developmental impact. He explained that the hotel’s opening represents a model of TDF’s role in diversified tourism investments and support for the private sector’s hotel projects, which increase accommodation capacity, create job opportunities, and enhance quality of life in Madinah.
The four-star Radisson Hotel Madinah spans an area exceeding 2,300 square meters and comprises 165 rooms. It is located next to Quba Mosque, 12 minutes by car from the Prophet’s Mosque, and 20 minutes from Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport, making it a convenient choice for city visitors and pilgrims. The hotel includes a restaurant serving guests and visitors, dedicated meeting and event spaces, and sports facilities. 
The hotel contributes to stimulating the local economic activity and supporting the tourism and hospitality ecosystem, enhancing Madinah’s readiness to receive increasing numbers of visitors and pilgrims in the coming years.
This project is part of the TDF’s portfolio of tourism projects in various regions of the Kingdom. The TDF has contributed to more than 130 tourism projects in Madinah, with total contributions exceeding SR1.5 billion ($400 million) and accommodation capacity surpassing 2,100 hotel rooms, reaffirming its role in advancing tourism investment, sustainable development objectives, and the tourism sector’s contribution to the national economy, in line with the National Tourism Strategy and Saudi Vision 2030.