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Syyaha
28-03-2025
- Automotive
- Syyaha
Shaping the Future of Mobility: Automechanika Riyadh Academy Confirms 50+ Thought Leaders
Riyadh, KSA: Automechanika Riyadh, Saudi Arabia's leading regional trade show for the automotive aftermarket industry, has confirmed over 50 high-profile expert speakers will take to the Automechanika Academy stage, highlighting the event's role in shaping the future of Saudi Arabia's automotive aftermarket sector. Taking place from 28-30 April at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center (RICEC), the seventh edition of the sold-out exhibition will showcase a range of sessions as part of its conference offering, addressing how Saudi Arabia is taking strides to localise production and focusing focuses on becoming a regional automotive manufacturing and aftermarket hub. According to research by Statista, Saudi Arabia accounts for nearly 50% of the region's car sales, with over 600,000 new vehicles registered annually, resulting in a booming aftermarket sector. With the automotive industry being crucial to Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, the country aims to produce 700,000 vehicles as part of its economic diversification strategy. Following the success of the 2024 edition, Automechanika Academy will deliver cutting-edge insights and facilitate knowledge exchange across the automotive ecosystem. The three-day conference will bring together government stakeholders, aftermarket leaders, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Electric Vehicle (EV) innovators, and supply chain strategists to address the sector's most pressing themes. Licensed to 1st Arabia Tradeshows & Conferences by Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH, Automechanika Riyadh will feature a range of sessions, panel discussions, and presentations from experts within the automotive sector. Bilal Al Barmawi, CEO and Founder of 1st Arabia Trade Shows & Conferences, said: 'Saudi Arabia's push to localise vehicle production is fueling massive growth in the aftermarket sector. With expanding demand driven by growing vehicle fleets, aging cars, an increasing number of female drivers, and technological advancements, the need for reliable, innovative, and sustainable aftermarket services is greater than ever.' The opening day, held under the theme Localisation and Aftermarket Innovation, will shine a spotlight on KSA's vision to become a leading regional automotive player, with discussions covering, among others, the King Salman Automotive Cluster, and its role in Saudi Arabia's economic diversification. Speakers include Majid Abdullah Matbouly, Chief Industrial Valley Officer, Emaar, the Economic City, Dr Faisal Al-Kadi, CEO, Al-Kadi Commerce & Industry, and Eng. Aftab Ahmed, Chief Advisor – Automotive Cluster, National Industrial Development Centre, Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources. Day two will see the focus shift to operational excellence and sustainability, addressing topics such as logistics optimisations, digital tools, ADAS technologies, and e-commerce in parts distribution. Key speakers include Sanel Hodzic, CEO, Cyber Automotive Solutions, and Salman Alsuhaibaney, Founder and CEO, Morni, who will share real-world insights into sustainable, customer-centric models. The final day will include workshops, from, amongst others, Rudy Shukri, Business Leader & Coach, Tiqani, who will address skills shortages, digital change and aligning business goals with workforce capabilities to ensure long-term industry growth. In addition, other workshops on the day will include Bridging hybrid automotive technology – preparing technicians for advanced hybrid vehicle servicing by Abdullah Ismail Badawi, Technical Instructor, Saudi Japanese Automobile High Institute (SJAHI), where he will take a deep dive into hybrid technology and servicing. Aly Hefny, Show Manager, Automechanika Riyadh, Messe Frankfurt Middle East, said: 'The Automechanika Academy has become an important platform for driving forward the conversations surrounding the region's automotive ecosystem As Saudi Arabia accelerates its transformation into a manufacturing and mobility hub, the Academy offers a unique opportunity for industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers to come together, exchange insights, and shape the future of the aftermarket sector in alignment with Vision 2030.' Following the success of the record-breaking 2024 event, the upcoming edition will expand to five halls, with a total floor space increase of 70% year-over-year, and is expected to accommodate approximately 19,000 visitors. The product areas showcased at Automechanika Riyadh include Parts & Components, Electronics & Systems, Tires & Batteries, Oils & Lubricants, Accessories & Customising, Diagnostics & Repairs, Body & Paint, and Car Wash & Care.
Trade Arabia
20-03-2025
- Automotive
- Trade Arabia
Top Saudi show Automechanika Riyadh fully sold out
Automechanika Riyadh, Saudi Arabia's leading regional trade show for the automotive aftermarket industry, has officially sold out six weeks before the event, with the seventh edition returning to the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center (RICEC) from April 28-30, with a surge of exhibitors from around the world. The major regional event is licensed to 1st Arabia Tradeshows & Conferences by Messe Frankfurt Exhibition. This year, companies from over 34 countries have already confirmed, up from 26 last year, including Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Cambodia, France, Kazakhstan, Oman, Pakistan, Poland, Russia, Vietnam, and Peru, said the organisers. In addition, there will be seven country pavilions with companies from Singapore, Taiwan, South Korea, Thailand, China, Hong Kong, and Turkey on show, as well as two new dedicated areas for Italian and Indian exhibitors. Saudi Arabia will also continue to have a strong presence with 39 automotive aftermarket companies, nearly 10% of all exhibitors, underscoring the market growth within the country as several new and returning exhibitors commit to the show, they stated. New to the exhibition this year are Al-Kadi Commerce & Industry, a market leader in mobility solutions; Juffali Automotive Company, industry experts across mobility, technology, engineering and services; Kayan, the car paints and equipment supplier; Sampa, the leading global manufacturer of commercial vehicle parts, A.H Al Sayyed & Sons Trading Company, the leading provider of premium auto parts and maintenance services in Saudi Arabia; and Neweast, a leading importer of automotive spare parts. Returning exhibitors from the Kingdom include DJ Auto, Thunder Trading, O2Proformance, Taajeer, and BMT Banaeem. Speaking ahead of the event, Bilal Al Barmawi, CEO and Founder of 1st Arabia, said: "Automechanika Riyadh has witnessed unprecedented growth in the last year, with the 2025 edition not only selling out in record time but also set to welcome a record number of international exhibitors and year-on-year increases in visitor numbers." "To facilitate this demand, this year's event will include two additional halls, increasing the size of the exhibition floor space by 70% compared to the 2024 edition, which will also help facilitate the expected 19,000 visitors during the exhibition show days," he added. In addition to the busy exhibition floor, Automechanika Riyadh will deliver a packed conference programme as part of the Automechanika Academy, the event's flagship conference, which will return with a focus on Saudi Arabia's journey to becoming a regional automotive hub while also outlining the trends impacting the automotive aftermarket from a global perspective. According to the organisers, the conference will deliver insights from international, regional, and local experts on various topics, with panel discussions and sessions addressing adaptive digital strategies, customer-centric approaches shaping the automotive industry, and sustainable supply chain practices in the automotive industry. The popular Modern Workshop will offer diverse daily themes, from workforce transformation and digital adaption to hybrid vehicle servicing ecosystem and future-ready operations, it stated. Aly Hefny, Show Manager, Automechanika Riyadh, Messe Frankfurt Middle East, said: "Automechanika Riyadh is reinventing the automotive aftermarket exhibition space in Saudi Arabia thanks to the event's year-on-year growth and diverse exhibitor portfolio." "This is complemented by the conference agenda, which delves into local and international markets with insights and opinions from visionaries worldwide," he added.
