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Saudi TAQA Completes Acquiring 100% of Mansoori Petroleum Services

TAQA intends to expand well services worldwide (Asharq Al-Awsat)
TAQA intends to expand well services worldwide (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Saudi TAQA Completes Acquiring 100% of Mansoori Petroleum Services

TAQA intends to expand well services worldwide (Asharq Al-Awsat)
TAQA intends to expand well services worldwide (Asharq Al-Awsat)

The Industrialization and Energy Service Company (TAQA) announced the closure of its 100 percent acquisition of al-Mansoori Petroleum Services, expanding TAQA Well Solutions business internationally.

The acquisition is funded by a capital increase led by TAQA's existing significant shareholders.

The investment brings to TAQA a long-established, well-diversified MENA-based business with a track record of solid performance and longstanding relationships with large Oil & Gas companies in the region.

The combined businesses employ over 5,500 employees, serving a broad and diverse customer base across 20 countries, creating a regional and global integrated Well Solutions business headquartered in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

TAQA's Chairman of the Board, Ahmed al-Zahrani, thanked TAQA Shareholders for their trust in TAQA and their commitment to support TAQA's growth journey and progressive plans aligned with Vision 2030.

CEO of TAQA Khalid Nouh asserted that the company is better positioned to continue its journey into profitable growth through the unique opportunity to build upon its combined portfolio, strong business acumen, recognized brand, and quality products and services.

Nouh stated that the focus remains to provide exceptional products and services to the customers while creating the highest value for the shareholders and people.

Established in Saudi Arabia in 2003, TAQA is a Well Solutions company that provides products and services to the energy industry, enabling the performance of its customers.

According to information released, TAQA will continue developing new technologies and solutions that deliver returns and create value for our customers and people.

Last year, TAQA concluded a definitive agreement to acquire Mansoori fully, expanding its Well Services business from Saudi Arabia to the broader Middle East and North Africa region.

Mansoori added complementary products and services to TAQA's portfolio, including early production facilities, well testing, drill stem testing, slickline, marine stimulation vessels, multi-purpose service vessels, inspection services, hydrogen sulfide monitoring and logging, and perforation.

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Egypt’s Tourism Minister: Stability, Trust Are Driving Sector Growth

Sherif Fathy, Egypt’s Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, at the Egyptian pavilion during the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Sherif Fathy, Egypt’s Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, at the Egyptian pavilion during the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Egypt’s Tourism Minister: Stability, Trust Are Driving Sector Growth

Sherif Fathy, Egypt’s Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, at the Egyptian pavilion during the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Sherif Fathy, Egypt’s Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, at the Egyptian pavilion during the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Egypt’s Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Sherif Fathy, has underscored that political stability and decades of built-up trust among international travelers are critical to the continued growth of Egypt’s tourism sector, even amid regional geopolitical challenges.

Speaking to Asharq Al-Awsat on the sidelines of the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai, Fathy said Egypt has consistently demonstrated resilience in the face of crises, recovering rapidly and reinforcing its status as a reliable destination.

“This isn’t coincidental,” he said. “It’s the outcome of long-term institutional planning led by the state, supported by strategic marketing and growing investment in infrastructure and hotel services.”

Fathy acknowledged intensifying competition among regional destinations but described it as both “healthy and necessary,” adding that it does not preclude deeper collaboration. He revealed recent talks with Bahrain’s Minister of Tourism that laid the groundwork for joint tourism programs, allowing Arab and foreign travelers to explore multiple destinations through a single package.

“We’re also collaborating with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Jordan,” he said. “We believe a coordinated Arab approach can offer travelers a richer, more integrated experience, with each country contributing its strengths.”

While such initiatives may not immediately deliver major numbers, he said they elevate the overall value of the visitor experience and expand market potential over time.

The minister pointed to Egypt’s diverse tourism portfolio as a unique competitive advantage. “We offer a distinctive product that blends Pharaonic heritage, Coptic and Islamic antiquities, beach and desert tourism, and luxury resort destinations like Sharm El-Sheikh, Hurghada, and the North Coast,” he said.

He also highlighted the ministry’s adoption of cutting-edge digital marketing tools, including AI-driven campaigns aimed at European markets that garnered over 100 million views within days. This, he said, boosted global awareness of Egypt as a safe, diverse destination.

Fathy emphasized the government’s focus on empowering the private sector, which he described as the engine behind tourism growth. “We don’t organize tourist itineraries - we create a competitive environment and raise service standards,” he noted.

He pointed to steady improvements in service quality across airports, hotels, and attractions, and rejected the idea that overcrowding poses a significant challenge, particularly when compared to other popular destinations.

Looking ahead, Fathy projected that Egypt could see an 8% increase in tourist arrivals in 2025, building on a strong first quarter that saw year-on-year growth of 25%. He said maintaining stability and global purchasing power would be key to sustaining momentum.