The two companies will jointly bid in order to provide competitive solutions to Public Transport Projects within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia; 14th May 2015 - Nesma and the French public transport operator Keolis signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Jeddah on Sunday, May 10th 2015, allowing the two companies to form a strategic alliance committed to developing new public transport systems within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Keolis is an international leader in passenger transport, operating all modes of transport across four continents. The company is supported by two long-term shareholders; the French National Railways Corporation (SNCF), which holds a 70% share, and the Canadian institutional fund manager (CDPQ) which has a 30% share.
Faisal Al Turki, Vice President of Nesma Holding stated: "I am pleased to announce this in-kingdom partnership between Keolis and Nesma. Together, we bring best in- class global expertise, combined with strong local knowledge and support, across the spectrum of public transport operations. I look forward to the opportunity to work with the various public transport authorities around the Kingdom on their ambitious and unprecedented programs."
Karim Chaiblaine, CEO of Keolis in Middle East, said: "Keolis is committed to developing public transport systems within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with Nesma complementing the Middle East Teams now located in Jeddah and Riyadh. Nesma and Keolis will leverage on their joint resources and expertise, abiding by the highest international standards.
"We are honoured to enter into a partnership with such a leading company as Nesma, who share our values to safety and customer focus, and we are determined to provide world-class services to the residents of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This is the first step in a long-standing and successful relationship.
-Ends-About Nesma
Nesma is a privately owned Saudi Arabian company, with corporate headquarters in Jeddah and branch offices in all major cities of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In addition to operations in Saudi Arabia, Nesma run businesses in Egypt, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates as well as various offices in China, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States of America. Nesma maintains a growing portfolio of companies across various sectors, like Engineering & Construction, Transportation & Marine Services, and Real Estate & Property Management.
Keolis is a worldwide public passenger transport operator. The Group develops tailor- made mobility solutions to suit individual local requirements. Keolis is present in 15 countries, employs 60,000 people and generated revenue of 5.6 billion euros in 2014.
Miryem Oukas Messidi
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For any queries or assistance please contact the following personal: E: manal.kharbout@keolis.com; segolene.deeley@keolis.com
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