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Online Orders Grow 240% in Saudi Arabia

Staff working on online orders pin high hopes on growing demand
Staff working on online orders pin high hopes on growing demand
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Online Orders Grow 240% in Saudi Arabia

Staff working on online orders pin high hopes on growing demand
Staff working on online orders pin high hopes on growing demand

Official data showed a 240 percent increase in online orders in Saudi Arabia during the coronavirus pandemic.

Staff working on online orders pinned high hopes on growing demand, which would give delivery companies a greater chance for growth and enhanced performance, and ultimately increase employment.

The Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) revealed in a statement that orders exceeded 240 percent compared to 54 percent at the beginning of last April. Delivery applications executed more than 12 million orders in around 200 cities and governorates across the Kingdom.

Ebrahim al-Jassim, founder and managing director at HungerStation, told Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper that the pandemic compelled several new users to try the delivery applications.

This indicates the possibility of a mounting demand for delivery apps even after the crisis ends.

Jassim noted that services most benefiting from this stage are not food delivery applications rather apps delivering products and commodities.

Eng. Nayef Shshah, general manager of postal and logistic services, explained that the Commission partnered with several government agencies and established precise governance mechanisms.

He cited the launch of the Human Resources Development Fund (Hadaf) in addition to a partnership with the CITC to form a financial support program that motivates young Saudis to join the workforce of delivery applications.

Restructuring the sector of delivery apps was a key goal for CITC through a joint cooperation with the Ministry of Commerce and Investment, Shshah added.

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Saudi Arabia Joins International Partnership for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy

Officials from the Saudi Energy Ministry after the official announcement of joining the International Partnership for the Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy (Saudi Energy Ministry)
Officials from the Saudi Energy Ministry after the official announcement of joining the International Partnership for the Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy (Saudi Energy Ministry)
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Saudi Arabia Joins International Partnership for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy

Officials from the Saudi Energy Ministry after the official announcement of joining the International Partnership for the Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy (Saudi Energy Ministry)
Officials from the Saudi Energy Ministry after the official announcement of joining the International Partnership for the Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy (Saudi Energy Ministry)

The Saudi Energy Ministry announced Saturday that the Kingdom has officially joined the International Partnership for the Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy (IPHE), as part of its ongoing efforts to foster international collaboration in developing this vital sector.
This accession marks a major step for the Kingdom, reinforcing its pioneering role in global sustainability efforts and in innovating advanced solutions for clean energy, the Ministry said in a statement.
It aligns with Saudi Arabia’s ambition to become a key producer and exporter of clean hydrogen, and to achieve greenhouse gases (GHGs) net-zero through the circular carbon economy approach by 2060, or before depending on technology maturity and availability, the statement added.
Saudi Arabia’s involvement in IPHE underscores its commitment to international cooperation as a cornerstone for attaining a more sustainable energy future.
The move also supports the objectives of the “Saudi Green Initiative” and “Middle East Green Initiative,” which focus on reducing carbon emissions and stimulating global demand for clean hydrogen, according to the statement.
"It also aims to contribute to the development and harmonization of regulations and standards that bolster the clean hydrogen economy,” it added.
IPHE serves as a crucial platform for fostering collaboration among member states to expedite the advancement and deployment of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies.
The partnership is dedicated to exchanging knowledge, supporting relevant research and technologies, and raising awareness about the importance of clean hydrogen in achieving sustainable development.
In this spirit, Saudi Arabia actively participates in numerous international organizations and initiatives linked to the production of clean and low-emission fuels, including the Innovation Mission Initiative, the Clean Energy Ministerial Meeting, the Zero Neutrality Forum for Producers, the Global Methane Initiative, and other related efforts.