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5/9/24, 1:41 PM Emaar, The Economic City Forges Partnership With Aramex - INTLBM

From L To R: – Mansour Al-Salem, MD of Emaar, The Economic City And Abdulaziz Abdullah Al Nowaiser, GM of Aramex

Mansour Al-Salem, Managing Director of Emaar, The Economic City, stated: “We are pleased to sign this agreement with Aramex, a lea
courier firm in the Middle East. We are confident that this strategic alliance will contribute to achieving the goals of the Saudi Vision 20
which serves as a blueprint for fostering sustainability and innovation. Furthermore, this agreement marks a significant stride towards
advancing green logistics within KAEC as well as reflects our steadfast commitment to reducing environmental impact and fostering
sustainability. We seek to implement a variety of eco-friendly logistics solutions under this agreement, particularly Bot deliveries, which
would be implemented for the first time in KSA.”
Abdulaziz Abdullah Al Nowaiser, General Manager of Aramex, stated: “We are keen to provide our eco-friendly solutions, paving the wa
sustainable logistics in KAEC, as part of our strategic alliance with Emaar and The Economic City. We at Aramex are dedicated to prom
innovation and implementing eco-friendly solutions that improve our logistical capabilities and reduce the impact of our operations on th
environment. We aim to employ these capabilities, along with our cutting-edge solutions, to support KAEC’s objective of providing value
added, eco-friendly logistics services to its residents as well as contribute to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 of transforming the logistics
industry.”
Industry sources further added that this agreement includes numerous provisions, all of which are focused primarily on paving the way
green logistics within KAEC, emphasizing its commitment to fostering innovation and sustainability. It provides numerous benefits for al
stakeholders involved, including improved environmental sustainability and enhanced logistical capabilities.

The first multi-compartment robot used for logistics operations, custom-designed by Aramex through the support of its partner Ottonom
allows for multiple deliveries per trip, thus optimizing overall operations and paving the way for cheaper delivery costs. Moreover, robot
deliveries follow optimal routes, avoid traffic, and maneuver through congested urban areas with minimal disruption, significantly improv
delivery speed and efficiency. In addition, since Bots are electrically powered and emit zero emissions, their integration would substant
lower carbon footprints.
Industry sources added that with ambitious goals, Saudi Arabia seeks to transform into an ecologically friendly country to become a lea
in sustainable development. Numerous initiatives that promote smart, sustainable, and digital development have been carried out by th
country to usher into a new era of prosperity and expansion. To contribute to Saudi Arabia’s mission for sustainability, KAEC has initiate
several green activities and initiatives.
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