The Hub – Transport Advisory, a UK-headquartered specialist transport sector consultancy, has expanded into Saudi Arabia with the support of AstroLabs, the Gulf’s leading business setup and growth platform.
The move marks a significant milestone in The Hub's international growth, aligning with the National Transport and Logistics Strategy's vision to position Saudi Arabia as a global transport and logistics hub.
The expansion comes as Saudi Arabia accelerates the transformation of its transport and infrastructure sectors under Vision 2030. Giga-projects such as Qiddiya; strategic developments including the Saudi Landbridge; and major global events such as Riyadh Expo 2030 are strengthening connectivity and reshaping the movement of people and goods across the kingdom.
Founded in 2020, The Hub provides commercial, strategic, transformation, and financial and economic advisory services across the global transport sector, helping public and private sector clients address some of the industry's most complex challenges.
The establishment of a permanent base in Saudi Arabia builds on The Hub's growing activity across the Middle East and reinforces its commitment to one of the world's fastest-growing transport markets, said the British company in a statement.
The Hub is already supporting Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) on a strategic project and is actively engaged in helping clients navigate the opportunities created by the kingdom's thriving economy.
On the announcement, Pieter Meulendijk-de Mol, Director at the Hub, said: "Having already supported clients on strategic transport initiatives in the Kingdom, establishing a permanent presence is a natural next step for The Hub. Saudi Arabia is setting a global benchmark for investment in transport and infrastructure, and we look forward to working alongside our clients and partners to help deliver programs that support the Kingdom's long-term economic and mobility ambitions."
Fouad Fattal, Vice President, Commercial at AstroLabs, said: "Saudi Arabia’s transport and infrastructure buildout is among the most ambitious anywhere in the world, and delivering it requires deep, specialised advisory expertise on the ground."
"The Hub enters the market with a strong track record across commercial, strategic, and financial advisory in the transport sector, bringing valuable international expertise to support the Kingdom’s continued infrastructure transformation," he stated.
From its new base in the Kingdom, The Hub will continue building long-term partnerships and supporting the delivery of transport projects that advance Saudi Arabia's connectivity, economic diversification, and sustainable growth ambitions, he added.-TradeArabia News Service
