(MENAFN- Emirates News Agency (WAM))
RIYADH, 13th January, 2019 (WAM) -- Aramex, the global provider of comprehensive logistics and transportation solutions, today announced the acquisition of the KSA-based company, Saudi TAL for Commerce and Contract Company, for approximately US$80 million.
Commenting on the acquisition, Bashar Obeid, Chief Executive Officer of Aramex, said, "Saudi Arabia is Aramex's largest market in the Middle East and holds significant growth potential for the business. Our acquisition of Saudi TAL supports Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, which aims to encourage private sector investment to diversify the economy. This acquisition is also in line with our strategy to have leaner and more efficient operations in all markets we operate in, and will allow us to focus on upgrading last-mile delivery through innovative solutions, which will ultimately result in an enhanced customer experience."
Listed on the Dubai Financial Market and based in the UAE, Aramex is centrally located at the crossroads between East and West, which allows it to provide customised logistics solutions anywhere in the world effectively and reach more businesses and consumers regionally and globally.
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