Enoc, FAB and Rove in major expansion
DUBAI 7 February 2018: Enoc Group has inaugurated its largest service station in Saudi Arabia in the industrial area of Modon in Riyadh, underlining the Group’s commitment to expand its network in the Kingdom.
Strategically located on Al Kharj Road in Riyadh, the new 16,000 square meter service station is the 10th service station in the kingdom and first to provide automotive services such as tyre and battery replacements by AutoPro.
With 10 fuel dispensers, two of which are for diesel, the station offers a comprehensive set of services including a food court, retail shops, a prayer room and ATMs in addition to Zoom and Pronto outlets that provide organic products as well as two drive-through restaurants.
All the cooling units in the new station use ozone-free cooling systems, while lighting is through energy-efficient and long-lasting LED bulbs of up to 50,000 hours of life. These lighting solutions help reduce energy consumption by 50 per cent in addition to cutting carbon emissions. Moreover, they require zero maintenance and provide safety against fire hazards.
Enoc Group plans to open more service stations in Saudi Arabia in 2018.
FAB to establish investment banking subsidiary in Saudi Arabia
ABU DHABI: First Abu Dhabi Bank, FAB, has secured a licence from the Capital Market Authority, CMA, to establish an investment banking subsidiary in Saudi Arabia, ‘FAB Investment KSA’.
The subsidiary is wholly owned by FAB and will provide arranging and advisory services throughout the kingdom to both KSA corporate clients and institutions looking to access international markets. It will enable FAB to grow stronger and to enhance its regional presence.
Abdulhamid Saeed, Group CEO of FAB, said, “The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is widely regarded as a catalyst to ignite further economic growth across the GCC and we are delighted that ‘FAB Investment KSA’ is now licenced to operate in the Kingdom. I would like to highlight that establishing this subsidiary will further cement the strong relationship which exists between the UAE and Saudi Arabia in the financial sector,” he added.
Rove Hotels expands to Saudi Arabia
Dubai: Rove Hotels, a joint venture of Meraas and Emaar Properties, has announced its expansion to Saudi Arabia with Rove King Abdullah Economic City, located centrally in the Bay La Sun waterfront district of King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) in the vicinity of the Prince Mohammad Bin Salman College of Business & Entrepreneurship (MBSC) and a newly established entrepreneurship hub.
Marking the debut of Rove Hotels in Saudi Arabia, Rove King Abdullah Economic City is the first hotel under the contemporary midscale lifestyle hotel brand outside the UAE. It will feature 240 rooms, fitness centres for ladies and gentlemen, and a wide range of lifestyle amenities that underpin the brand values of Rove Hotels to deliver reliable, modern and super-efficient hospitality services that appeal to all. The construction work is anticipated to start in the second quarter of 2018 with the soft opening scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2019.
Designed for the highly mobile and socially connected generation of travellers and entrepreneurs, Rove Hotels offers value-driven lifestyle choices and uplifting experiences. It has four operational hotels and four upcoming properties in Dubai. The operational hotels – Rove Downtown, Rove City Centre, Rove Healthcare City and Rove Trade Centre – are popular among Saudi visitors to Dubai for their convenient location and easy access to the city’s attractions.
Like all Rove Hotels, Rove King Abdullah Economic City also takes its contemporary design cues from its surroundings. All rooms will have 48-inch interactive TV screens with smart media hubs and free Wi-Fi. Comfortable mattresses, sofa beds for extra guests, mini-fridges, safety lockers and modern bathrooms with power rain showers are standard for all rooms. Several rooms will be interconnected, ensuring the hotel is suitable for groups and families with children.
Other amenities include a 24-hour gym, food & beverage outlets, lobby areas, outdoor pool and deck, kids pool, parking spaces, spacious meeting rooms, 24-hour self-service laundromat, convenience store, luggage store rooms and safety deposit boxes. Guests have the convenience of a late check-out time of 2pm and a range of smart services including Wi-Fi connectivity.
Rove King Abdullah Economic City is set by the coast of the Red Sea and offers effortless connectivity with all the business and leisure attractions in the Bay La Sun Residential District.