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Swiss MGI Group Gives Training Course for Al-Ghazali Employees in Jeddah

Swiss MGI Group Gives Training Course for Al-Ghazali Employees in Jeddah
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Swiss MGI Group Gives Training Course for Al-Ghazali Employees in Jeddah

Swiss MGI Group Gives Training Course for Al-Ghazali Employees in Jeddah

Sponsored by Executive Manager of Al Ghazali Trading Company Abdul Latif Bin Mohammed Al Abdullatif, and Regional Sales Director MENA & Sub Continent India of MGI Abdullah Muafaq, the Swiss MGI Group organized a training course for the employees of Al Ghazali Trade attended by a number of vendors and officials of branches and maintenance centers.

Al Ghazali Trade is the official representative of “Ebel” and “Concord” watches in Saudi Arabia.

During the training course, Muafaq reviewed the latest “Ebel” and “Concord” watches which will soon launch at the Basel Exhibition 2018 in late March.

He also gave a detailed presentation of the new high-quality products covering groups of all ages and fitting gender tastes, which will be an important addition to the world of elegant watches.

Muafaq praised the level of Al Ghazali Exhibitions regarding the beauty of their decorations, and the uniqueness of the commercial centers the company chooses for them. He also praised the company’s leading role in increasing “Ebel” and “Concord” watches’ sales in the Saudi market and improving after-sale services.

“We are keen on bringing our latest models in the Saudi market as soon as they are viewed in Basel due to its particular importance for us,” Muafaq said on the significance of the Saudi market.

Muafaq complimented the Al Ghazali Trade efforts aiming to increase and support “Ebel” and “Concord” watches’ sales in the Saudi market.

“We in MGI Group thank you for the dedicated partnership between us. And we look forward to continuing and supporting this partnership,” he said.

Al Ghazali’s executive director welcomed Muafaq saying: “We share a renown partnership with this prestigious company that extends for many years.

“Thanks to the united efforts with MGI group, “Ebel” and “Concord” watches’ sales have recently witnessed a considerable growth. Mainly because of their modern designs that combine nobility, authenticity, precision and accuracy. As well as the after-sale services they provide through specialized maintenance centers.”

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Arab Automotive Sector Attracts $25 Billion in Foreign Investments Over 22 Years

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Arab Automotive Sector Attracts $25 Billion in Foreign Investments Over 22 Years

 A parking lot in Saudi Arabia (Asharq Al-Awsat)
 A parking lot in Saudi Arabia (Asharq Al-Awsat)

The Arab Investment and Export Credit Guarantee Corporation (Dhaman) announced that the automotive sector in Arab countries has attracted 184 foreign projects, with a cumulative investment exceeding $25 billion and creating over 102,000 jobs from 2003 to October 2024.
Kuwait-based Dhaman explained, in its fourth sector report for 2024 issued on Sunday, that five Arab countries; Saudi Arabia, Morocco, UAE, Algeria, and Egypt accounted for 79% of the total projects in the automotive sector.
These projects represent an investment cost of more than $22 billion, with a share of 89% of the total sectoral investment, and have created over 91,000 jobs, with a share of 89% of the total.
The report focuses on four key aspects; the development and future of vehicle sales until 2028, foreign trade in vehicles and their components for 2023, in addition to foreign projects in the automotive sector, and assessing investment and business risks related to car sales activity in 2024.
China topped the list of investors in the Arab region, implementing 27 projects between 2003 and 2024, with an investment cost of nearly $8 billion and creating about 20,000 new jobs.
The report highlighted that the top 10 companies in the sector accounted for 41% of the new projects, with a share of 67% of total capital investments, and 58% of the new jobs created.
Japan's Nissan topped the number of new projects reaching 18 projects, with a share of 10% of the total.
However, the Chinese company Human Horizon Group topped in investment value, contributing $5.6 billion with a share of 22% of the total.
Meanwhile, the French company Renault topped in job creation, generating approximately 15,000 positions, with a share of 15% of the total jobs created in the sector.
The report also ranked investment incentives and risks in 16 Arab countries based on Fitch ratings, with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries leading the list.
Vehicle sales in the Arab region (16 countries) are expected to grow by over 5%, exceeding 2.3 million units by the end of 2024, with a share of 2.4% of global vehicle sales. This figure is expected to reach 3 million units by 2028.
Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Algeria, Morocco, and Kuwait collectively account for approximately 75% of total regional sales.
Private Cars
Private car sales in 12 Arab countries are forecasted to exceed 1.8 million units by the end of 2024, marking a 4.5% rise compared to 2023. Saudi Arabia leads this category with a 45% share of the market. The region's sales are expected to surpass 2.2 million vehicles by 2028, according to Fitch ratings.
The report indicated an increase in the regional vehicle fleet index, reaching an average of 307 vehicles per 1,000 inhabitants by the end of 2024, up by nine points.
This figure is expected to further rise to 353 vehicles per 1,000 inhabitants by 2028, with Libya and many GCC countries exceeding the regional average.
Arab foreign trade in road vehicles and their components increased by 23% in 2023, reaching $126 billion.
This growth was driven by a 29% rise in exports, totaling $29 billion, (bolstered by vehicle re-export activities valued at $14 billion in the GCC separately).
Imports increased by 21%, reaching $97 billion, with 82% of the total trade concentrated in five countries: the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Iraq, and Kuwait, collectively accounting for $103 billion.
Japan topped the largest exporter of vehicles and components to the Arab region, recording exports valued at $17 billion, representing 17% of the total. Iraq emerged as the largest importer from the region, accounting for $10 billion 34% of total imports.
Personnel transport vehicles topped Arab imports of vehicles and components in 2023, valued at $63 billion, exceeding 65% of total imports. Vehicle parts and accessories followed, valued at $14 billion, contributing 14% to total imports.