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ArabGT
30-04-2025
- Automotive
- ArabGT
Automechanika Riyadh 2025 Wraps Up Its Seventh Edition in Style
The seventh edition of Automechanika Riyadh 2025 recently concluded at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center, under the patronage of the Saudi Ministry of Investment. Held from April 28 to 30, the event brought together representatives from 34 countries and over 39 Saudi companies—affirming its growing international appeal and its status as the leading regional platform in the vehicle services sector. The opening ceremony was led by Mr. Ajlan bin Saad Al-Ajlan, Second Vice Chairman of the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce, who toured several exhibitor booths. The number of exhibitors surpassed 450 this year—a 32% increase from the previous edition—and included a notable presence of new Saudi companies, reflecting the local market's rapid growth and rising confidence in the show. Remarkable Growth in Scale and Attendance This year, the exhibition grew significantly, with a 70% increase in floor space compared to the 2024 edition, occupying five halls in total. Over three days, the event welcomed more than 15,000 visitors and showcased the latest products and services in areas such as spare parts, electronic systems, oils, tires, vehicle care, diagnostics, and maintenance. The show attracted a wide range of industry players, including wholesalers, distributors, importers, exporters, garage owners, workshop technicians, and service center professionals. Automechanika Academy: A Knowledge Hub for Innovation and Localization Running alongside the exhibition, the Automechanika Riyadh Academy launched under the theme 'Localization and Innovation in Vehicle Services.' Now a core component of the event, the Academy gathered experts and industry leaders to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and developments in the automotive service sector. The Academy offered an intensive knowledge program featuring over 50 sessions and workshops focused on critical topics such as localization, innovation, digital transformation, and sustainable supply chains. Several sessions also spotlighted the Kingdom's efforts to boost its automotive industry—most notably through the King Salman Automotive Manufacturing City, which plays a strategic role in achieving the goals of Saudi Vision 2030. Conference sessions further explored the massive transformation underway in Saudi Arabia's automotive sector, fueled by Vision 2030 ambitions. With over 63% of the population under the age of 30, discussions emphasized the importance of cultivating a new generation of skilled talent in electric mobility, smart transportation, and AI-driven diagnostics. These themes formed the heart of the Automechanika Academy Conference, where experts underscored the need to proactively develop a local workforce ready to lead the Kingdom's mobility future. The event also hosted strategic meetings with key players in the vehicle services sector to develop a roadmap that strengthens Saudi Arabia's and the region's position as a global automotive hub. According to data from Statista , Saudi Arabia accounts for around 50% of car sales in the Middle East, with over 600,000 new vehicles sold annually. The Kingdom aims to scale up domestic production to 700,000 vehicles annually in the coming years as part of its ambitious industrial strategy. Vision 2030 supports several major projects aimed at localizing 40% of the automotive value chain, including the Lucid Motors plant in King Abdullah Economic City and the launch of the Ceer brand. Regional Players Reinventing the Industry Regionally, countries such as Morocco and the UAE are also playing key roles in reshaping the industry. Morocco currently produces over 700,000 vehicles annually for export and is targeting 1 million vehicles per year by 2025. Meanwhile, the UAE has emerged as a key hub for aftermarket services and vehicle re-exports. Captured by Lights In Motion Strong Organizational Praise and Expanding Global Presence Bilal Al-Barmawi, CEO of 1st Arabia for Exhibitions and Conferences, stated that the 2025 edition reflects the sector's accelerating growth and reinforces efforts toward localization and innovation. Ali Hefny, Exhibition Director at Messe Frankfurt Middle East, highlighted this year's unprecedented diversity of exhibitors and conference content. The global nature of the show was further elevated by the presence of seven official country pavilions from Singapore, South Korea, China, Turkey, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Thailand, alongside newly introduced zones for exhibitors from Italy and India. Automechanika Riyadh serves as the Saudi edition of the world-renowned Automechanika series, recognized as the largest global trade exhibition dedicated exclusively to the automotive aftermarket industry.
Mid East Info
29-04-2025
- Automotive
- Mid East Info
Saudi Arabia's leading automotive aftermarket event inaugurated by Mr. Ajlan bin Saad Al-Ajlan - Middle East Business News and Information
Always a pleasure to photograph you! Mr. Ajlan bin Saad Al-Ajlan has officially opened the seventh edition of Automechanika Riyadh Key topics to be discussed during the three-day sold-out event include tackling skills shortages and embracing digital change, establishing the Middle East as a global automotive hub, and the importance of a customer-centric approach The event will welcome a record number of exhibitors, with more than 450 from over 30 countries with over 19,000 visitors expected Riyadh, KSA: Automechanika Riyadh, Saudi Arabia's leading regional trade show for the automotive aftermarket industry, has been officially inaugurated by Mr. Ajlan Saad Al-Ajlan, Vice Chairman of Board of Directors, Riyadh Chamber, with the event continuing until Wednesday, 30 April, at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre (RICEC). As part of the official opening ceremony and tour, by Mr. Ajlan Saad Al-Ajlan visited several of the 450 exhibitors, including Neweast, Al-Kadi Commerce & Industry LLC, Hexis Middle East, DJ Auto Parts Co. Ltd, and RedLine Car Services. Automechanika Riyadh saw an increase of 32% on last year's exhibitor numbers, which also includes a record number of Saudi businesses covering all aspects of the automotive aftermarket and underscoring the market growth within the country, with several new and returning exhibitors. This year's exhibition is set to break previous attendance records, with more than 19,000 visitors expected throughout the three days, resulting in an extended show floor which has seen the number of halls increase from three to five to keep pace with demand from exhibitors and visitors. Following the official opening, Dr. Faisal Al-Kadi, Chief Executive Officer of Al-Kadi Commerce & Industry and Automechanika Riyadh Advisory Board member, shared expert insights on key industry developments within the automotive aftermarket in the region as part of his opening keynote speech. Bilal Al Barmawi, CEO and Founder of 1st Arabia, the licensee of Automechanika Riyadh directed by Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH, said: 'We are proud to officially open Automechanika Riyadh 2025, a platform that continues to drive transformation across Saudi Arabia's automotive aftermarket. This year's edition marks our most expansive and ambitious show yet, reflecting the Kingdom's dynamic progress under Vision 2030.' Aly Hefny, Show Manager, Automechanika Riyadh, Messe Frankfurt Middle East, said: ' We're excited to welcome a record number of visitors and exhibitors to this year's Automechanika Riyadh, which promises to be our most international and dynamic edition yet. The strong growth in participation from global brands underscores the Kingdom's rising influence in the automotive aftermarket. At the same time, the diversity of Saudi companies exhibiting highlights the strength of local innovation and industrial development. Together, they reflect the Kingdom's evolving mobility landscape and our ongoing commitment to connecting markets and unlocking new opportunities.' The Automechanika Riyadh Academy, which is held under the theme Localisation & Aftermarket Innovation on day one, featured a range of industry leaders, including Ulf Schulte, COO, EVIQ, who highlighted the rapid expansion of EV charging infrastructure in Saudi Arabia through strategic partnerships and the role of aftermarket solutions in enhancing the longevity and efficiency of charging networks. Elsewhere, Mohammed Alsuhaim, Managing Director, National Automotive & Vehicles Academy (NAVA), outlined the critical role of training and development in shaping the future automotive workshop and showcased how NAVA is addressing the skills gap through hands-on, targeted training programs. A panel discussion led by Emad Daghreri, Co-Founder & CEO, Autobia, and Alisdair Walton, Senior General Manager – Digital Transformation & IT, Abdul Latif Jameel Enterprises, focused on driving digital innovation and profitability for aftermarket distributors where they discussed implementing integrated e-commerce platforms and developing data-driven pricing strategies. About Automechanika Riyadh: Automechanika Riyadh, licensed by Messe Frankfurt GmbH, will take place from 28 April – 30 April 2025 at Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre. This will be the 7th edition of Automechanika in Saudi Arabia, which is the leading exhibition dedicated to the automotive aftermarket industry in the Kingdom. The dedicated exhibition is one of 14 instalments of Automechanika – the most successful and largest automotive aftermarket exhibition brand in the world. About 1st Arabia: 1st Arabia Tradeshows & Conferences is a leading exhibition & conference organizer in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Headquartered in Riyadh, 1st Arabia has regional offices in Jordan and is set to expand its operations in more countries regionally. 1st Arabia organizes top international trade exhibitions and conferences that provide unparalleled networking and business opportunities for companies looking to excel and grow within the Kingdom. Apart from conducting quality and high profile B2B trade fairs, country specific shows, corporate events, conferences, events management and festivals, 1st Arabia also provides a complete marketing tool and exhibition solutions to their valued clients. 1st Arabia is the only MICE organization in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia who is a member of the International Organizations like IAEE, ICCA, MPI PCMA, SISO and, UFI.
Syyaha
28-04-2025
- Automotive
- Syyaha
Saudi Arabia's Leading Automotive Aftermarket Event Inaugurated by Mr. Ajlan bin Saad Al-Ajlan
Mr. Ajlan bin Saad Al-Ajlan has officially opened the seventh edition of Automechanika RiyadhKey topics to be discussed during the three-day sold-out event include tackling skills shortages and embracing digital change, establishing the Middle East as a global automotive hub, and the importance of a customer-centric approach The event will welcome a record number of exhibitors, with more than 450 from 30 countries with over 15,000 visitors expected Riyadh, KSA: Automechanika Riyadh, Saudi Arabia's leading regional trade show for the automotive aftermarket industry, has been officially inaugurated by Mr. Ajlan bin Saad Al-Ajlan, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, Riyadh Chamber, with the event continuing until Wednesday, 30 April, at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre (RICEC).As part of the official opening ceremony and tour, Mr. Ajlan bin Saad Al-Ajlan, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, Riyadh Chamber visited several of the 450 exhibitors, an increase of 32% on last year's numbers, which also includes a record number of Saudi businesses covering all aspects of the automotive aftermarket and underscoring the market growth within the country, with several new and returning year's exhibition is set to break previous attendance records, with more than 15,000 visitors expected throughout the three days, resulting in an extended show floor which has seen the number of halls increase from three to five to keep pace with demand from exhibitors and the official opening, Dr. Faisal Al-Kadi, Chief Executive Officer of Al-Kadi Commerce & Industry and Automechanika Riyadh Advisory Board member, shared expert insights on key industry developments within the automotive aftermarket in the region as part of his opening keynote Al Barmawi, CEO and Founder of 1st Arabia, the licensee of Automechanika Riyadh directed by Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH, said: 'We are proud to officially open Automechanika Riyadh 2025, a platform that continues to drive transformation across Saudi Arabia's automotive aftermarket. This year's edition marks our most expansive and ambitious show yet, reflecting the Kingdom's dynamic progress under Vision 2030.'Aly Hefny, Show Manager, Automechanika Riyadh, Messe Frankfurt Middle East, said: 'We're excited to welcome a record number of visitors and exhibitors to this year's Automechanika Riyadh, which promises to be our most international and dynamic edition yet. The strong growth in participation from global brands underscores the Kingdom's rising influence in the automotive aftermarket. At the same time, the diversity of Saudi companies exhibiting highlights the strength of local innovation and industrial development. Together, they reflect the Kingdom's evolving mobility landscape and our ongoing commitment to connecting markets and unlocking new opportunities.'The Automechanika Riyadh Academy, which is held under the theme Localisation & Aftermarket Innovation on day one, featured a range of industry leaders, including Ulf Schulte, COO, EVIQ, who highlighted the rapid expansion of EV charging infrastructure in Saudi Arabia through strategic partnerships and the role of aftermarket solutions in enhancing the longevity and efficiency of charging Mohammed Alsuhaim, Managing Director, National Automotive & Vehicles Academy (NAVA), outlined the critical role of training and development in shaping the future automotive workshop and showcased how NAVA is addressing the skills gap through hands-on, targeted training programs.A panel discussion led by Emad Daghreri, Co-Founder & CEO, Autobia, and Alisdair Walton, Senior General Manager – Digital Transformation & IT, Abdul Latif Jameel Enterprises, focused on driving digital innovation and profitability for aftermarket distributors where they discussed implementing integrated e-commerce platforms and developing data-driven pricing strategies. This year, Automechanika Riyadh will showcase case a range of product areas, including Parts & Components, Electronics & Systems, Tires & Batteries, Oils & Lubricants, Accessories & Customising, Diagnostics & Repairs, Body & Paint, and Car Wash & Care
