Faisal couldn’t be more pumped about launching these electric cars in Saudi, and for good reason! In September 2023, Lucid’s AMP-2 facility made history as Saudi Arabia’s first car manufacturing plant, opening at King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC). This game-changing facility is turbocharging the Kingdom’s electric automotive industry, shaking up the supply chain, and putting Saudi talent front and center. Backed by the Saudi Government, AMP-2 isn’t just about cars—it’s about futures, with expert training, job creation, and a plan to hire thousands of Saudis through a partnership with HRDF. By mid-decade, it’ll be pumping out 150,000 cars a year, each one a testament to Saudi innovation.

3. Danaher President Bouchra Benasoud’s Commitment to Delivering Top-Notch healthcare in Saudi

As stated by President, Bouchra Benasoud, Danaher is making waves in the life sciences and diagnostics world, and they’re all in when it comes to powering up healthcare in Saudi! The Kingdom is one of Danaher’s fastest-growing markets, and with Saudi’s ambitious push to upgrade its healthcare system, it’s the perfect match. Danaher has been here for over 40 years, and in December 2023, they took things up a notch by opening a Regional Headquarters to supercharge their efforts. With a team of over 150 experts spread across Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dhahran, Danaher is fully committed to helping tackle health challenges in Saudi!

2. PWC‘s Senior Partner Hani Askhar’s appreciation for Saudi’s endless business opportunities

PwC has been making waves in Saudi Arabia for 40 years, and they’re more pumped than ever about the Kingdom’s incredible transformation! With offices all over, from Riyadh to AlUla, they’re diving deep into everything from huge projects to industrial growth, all while pairing their global expertise with Saudi talent. PwC’s not just growing its team here (they’re hiring 500 fresh grads every year!), but they’ve also partnered with Microsoft to launch the region’s first Azure Centre of Excellence, which is set to take cloud transformation and tech consulting to the next level. Saudi’s undergoing a massive change, and PwC is all in!

1. Pepsico Chairman Ramon Laguarta’s shoutout to the ambitious energy in Saudi

Ramon Laguarta was all about celebrating Saudi Arabia’s incredible business energy and growth potential! He couldn’t stop praising how the Kingdom offers a creative, safe, and financially thriving environment for PepsiCo’s thousands of employees. He also highlighted how welcoming the country is, with its diverse landscapes and vibrant atmosphere, making it the perfect place for business and innovation to flourish.