Dubai-based diversified holding company, Al Khayyat Investments (AKI), has entered into a strategic supply chain partnership with global logistics leader A.P. Moller – Maersk in Saudi Arabia.
The agreement was formalised late last month, when AKI’s group chief supply chain officer, Samer Sabri, and Ibrahim AlSharif, area head of contract logistics at Maersk KSA, signed the deal during a tour of AKI’s warehouse and supply chain facilities in the Kingdom. AKI’s Managing Director, Zaid S. Al Khayyat, also took part in the walkthrough.
AKI, founded in 1982 by Dr Saad F. Al Khayyat and headquartered in Dubai, has expanded across the Middle East and Africa, with significant operations spanning healthcare, consumer goods, retail, contracting, logistics and automotive sectors. In April 2025, AKI launched a new 1 million sq ft Fulfilment & Innovation Centre in Dubai Industrial City, aimed at strengthening its regional logistics capabilities.
The new partnership with Maersk is designed to combine AKI’s local infrastructure strengths with Maersk’s global logistics expertise to enhance supply chain operations across Saudi Arabia. This development coincides with Maersk’s broader expansion in the Kingdom, including a recent Memorandum of Understanding with Saudi Post to bolster e‑commerce logistics and last‑mile delivery via its Integrated Logistics Park in Jeddah.
“This partnership is a pivotal step in expanding our footprint across Saudi Arabia and reinforcing our commitment to delivering leading supply chain solutions,” said Zaid S. Al Khayyat. AlSharif added that Maersk anticipates the alliance will deepen its operational presence and meet growing demand for integrated logistics services in the Kingdom.
Saudi Arabia’s logistics sector is rapidly expanding, propelled by robust government infrastructure investment and economic diversification initiatives. The Saudi logistics market is projected to reach $198.9bn by 2030, up from $136.3bn in 2024, according to the likes of Grand View Research and Saudi Market Research Consulting.
