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esteemed HIMA partners, and other customers. Notable at-tendees included senior management officials
from Saudi Aramco, the German-Saudi Arabian Liaison Office for Economic Affairs (GESALO), and HIMA’s

executive management. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, led by the senior management teams from both Saudi
Aramco and HIMA, marked the official inauguration of HIMA Saudi Arabia.

Steffen Philipp, Managing Partner of HIMA, said: “HIMA celebrated the inaugura-tion of our first facility in
Saudi Arabia, marking a significant milestone in our global leadership in safety-related automation solutions.

With the most recent launch, we have reiterated our commitment to the Kingdom and Vision 2030 strategy.
Our mis-sion is to support regional goals, develop local talent, and aid in the development of a safer future.

HIMA Saudi Arabia will thus stand as a representation of our com-mitment to the aspirations of the visionary
people of Saudi Arabia."

With the establishment of the new facility, HIMA proudly aligns its efforts with the In-Kingdom Total Value Add

(IKTVA) program — a dynamic localization initiative. This strategic move signifies HIMA’s commitment to
actively contributing to crucial IKTVA program elements, which include fostering collaboration, expanding
local supply chain capabilities, and supporting suppliers in-Kingdom. By leveraging its global expertise, HIMA

Saudi Arabia aims to play a vital role in advancing innovation and strengthening Saudi Arabia's position as a
preferred export hub.

Jörg de la Motte, CEO of HIMA, said: “The opening of HIMA Saudi Arabia marks a significant step in our

efforts to elevate industrial safety in the region. The expan-sion highlights our steadfast commitment to
offering security and convenience to our clients with 1st class safety technologies and services, while also

aligning with the ambitious goals of Vision 2030. We will continue to reinvent our offerings and hope to shape
a future characterized by collaborative development and transforma-tive safety solutions.”

Andrew Dennant, Vice President of HIMA Middle East, said: “With our extensive knowledge of the industry,
applications, cybersecurity, and innovative products, we are committed to better understanding and catering

to the evolving needs of our cus-tomers. Our new facility is therefore designed to act as a key enabler in
attaining these ambitious goals. We look forward to leveraging our industry expertise and col-laborating with

our partners and customers to shape the future of industrial safety across KSA and beyond.”

With commitment to safety as one of its guiding principles, HIMA is positioned as a global leader in protecting
people, assets and the environment from harm. As a fami-ly-owned business with Safety-DNA and the vision
to set the pace in the Digitaliza-tion of Functional Safety, HIMA is dedicated to delivering safety-related

automation solutions with the highest level of reliability and unparalleled product continuity.
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