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Nesma Trading Awarded Contract with...
Nesma Holding Sponsors Virtual Real...
Nesma Holding Participates in the 1...
Nesma Airlines to be Newest Nationa...
Nesma & Partners to Build Jubail Bu...
Nesma Training Center Signs Agreeme...
Jollibee Opens First Restaurant in...
Nesma Supports Tarahom
Nesma and Keolis sign a Memorandum...
Successful Conclusion to 12th Annua...
NDIGITEC Expands to Armenia
Nesma & Partners Awarded SR6.7 Bill...
Namma Shipping Lines Acquires New V...
NW&E Awarded SR73 Million KAEC Infr...
NT&T Signs Distribution Agreement w...
Nesma & Partners and HRDF Sign Trai...
Nesma Airlines Inaugurates Internat...
Nesma & Partners to Build Five Spec...
Nesma Airlines Launches Gizan Fligh...
Nesma Holding Strengthens its Logis...
Nesma Trading Awarded Contract with Petro Rabigh
Mar 2016

Nesma Trading’s Technical System Division was awarded Petro Rabigh’s Upgrade Security project worth SR134 million. Nesma Trading was chosen after becoming an approved security systems integrator by the Ministry of Interior High Commission Industrial Security (HCIS).
 
Saudi Aramco and Sumitomo Chemical started the Petro Rabigh Project with the aim of building integrated oil refining and petrochemical operations by way of upgrading Saudi Aramco’s oil refinery and constructing a new petrochemical complex.
 
Nesma Trading’s scope in the project covers the processes of detailed engineering, procurement, hardware and software supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of a fully integrated security solution, and comprising security related subsystems to meet HCIS requirements.

Nesma Holding Sponsors Virtual Reality Lab
Dec 2015

Nesma Holding sponsored a virtual Reality Laboratory in Effat University, Jeddah. This new technology is an interactive environment for creating and conducting simulated experiments and offers the latest possibilities in teaching methods as well as promoting discovery and innovation among science students.
 
Nesma President, Saleh Al-Turki and Princess Loulwa Al-Faisal opened the lab along with team members and managers from both Nesma holding and Effat University.

Nesma Holding Participates in the 14th FIKR Conference
Dec 2015

Under the rubric “Arab Integration: Challenges and Horizons”, Nesma Holding participated in the FIKR 14th Conference in Cairo. 
 
Nesma’s participation reflects its commitment to social responsibility in support of unity and integration as well as encouraging Arab societies’ prosperity and economic growth. 
 
FIKR is a platform that fosters discussion of cultural affairs in the Arab region, with a regional and global overlook.

Nesma Airlines to be Newest National Carrier in KSA
Nov 2015

With approval from The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), Nesma Airlines announced it will become Saudi Arabia’s newest national air carrier.
 
Nesma Airlines will use Hail Airport as a connecting hub and utilize 12 other airports in the northern part of the Kingdom for destinations with an estimated number of 33 flights per day. The airline plans to launch by the end of first quarter of next year.
 
“The Company will actually start with four ATR72 aircrafts which accommodate 64 passengers each and will transport passengers between the northern part of the Kingdom to Hail. In addition, A320 Airbus aircraft will travel from Hail to the remaining destinations” Faisal Al Turki, Nesma Airlines Chairman, said.
 
Nesma Airlines began commercial operations in July 2010 in Egypt using a fleet of Airbus A320 aircraft. Nesma Airlines currently operates flights between Saudi Arabia and Egypt.

Nesma & Partners to Build Jubail Bulk Plant Project
Nov 2015

 
Nesma & Partners was awarded a Lump Sum Procure and Build (LSPB) construction contract by Saudi Aramco to build a Bulk Plant in Jubail Industrial City.
 
When completed, the project will transport approximately 60,000 barrels per day of refined products through a truck loading facility (bulk plant) in Jubail to distribute two grades of gasoline (premium 91 and premium 95) and diesel. Additionally, it is projected to move an estimated 15,600 barrels per day methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) through the ground pipeline.
 
Does the Jubail Bulk Plant project include? a myriad of projects such as: ten buildings with precast and cast-in-site, steel structures and pre-engineered buildings, underground and above ground utilities, site development works, process piping fabrication and erection, a truck loading facility, and 26 km of external pipelines.

Nesma Training Center Signs Agreement with International Islamic Relief Organization
Nov 2015

Nesma Training Center in Jeddah has signed an agreement with The International Islamic Relief Organization to provide employees with relevant skills as well as arranging training courses specializing in charity. With this agreement Nesma Training Center continues to support their initiative for employability and skills development.
 
The agreement was signed by the Secretary General Ihsan bin Saleh Tayyib representing the International Islamic Relief Organization, and Saleh Al-Turki, President and Chairman of Nesma Holding Company. Saleh Ali Al-Turki welcomed the partnership with the Relief Organization who seeks to offer employees better skills and resources for learning. Mr. Ihsan Tayyib also welcomed this cooperation and expressed his appreciation to Saleh Ali Al-Turki, describing him as a pioneer in charitable work in the region.
 
He added: "We are proud to cooperate with this specialized training center," emphasizing that this agreement will have a significant impact on the implementation of various plans and programs that would develop humanitarian work.
 
On the other hand, Saleh Ali Al-Turki expressed that the Center is a Training Center open for all community members, for the development of the capabilities and qualifications of job seekers, or those seeking self-development. He added that the Centre has entered into cooperation agreements with several entities and authorities, such as, the Majid Society for Community Development, with the Ministry of Education, and now with the International Islamic Relief Organization.

Jollibee Opens First Restaurant in Bahrain
Sep 2015

Jollibee celebrates the opening of its first restaurant in the Kingdom of Bahrain, the island state situated in the Arabian Gulf, east of Saudi Arabia. The new establishment marks the 18th restaurant in the middle east for the fast-food chain.
 
Located at the G 435 - Road 1805 - Block 318, Hoora District, the new restaurant features a dining capacity of 189 seats where families and friends can bond over with delicious Jollibee treats. Hours of operation are from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. daily.
 
Bahrain is currently home to approximately 160,000 Filipinos employed in various types of industries. Jollibee Al Hoora Bahrain looks forward to serving the community with the same delicious and affordable offerings and top quality service that the brand is known for around the globe.
 
Jollibee is the most popular fast-food chain in the Philippines with over 600 stores. Jollibee’s menu includes a wide selection of food including hamburgers, fried chicken and ice cream. It is endearingly known as the McDonald’s of the Philippines.

Nesma Supports Tarahom
Jun 2015

Nesma Holding was proud to join the Tarahom Committee in the opening of its new headquarter offices in Jeddah. Tarahom, meaning “Compassion,” is a national organization for the care and welfare of prisoners and their families. Nesma Holding President Saleh Al-Turki is the Chairman of the Tarahom Committee in the Makkah Region.
 
The objectives of Tarahom are to aid the families of inmates to overcome the challenges they face while their family members are in prison; to help released prisoners to re-integrate as good members of society; to advise on the disciplining, rehabilitation and assistance of inmates in correctional institutions and prisons; and finally to improve the environment in correctional institutions and prisons, and propose appropriate alternatives.
 
Sh. Saleh Al-Turki invited distinguished government members to attend the opening ceremony, including His Excellency the Minister of Social Affairs, the General Manager of Prisons in Saudi Arabia, and the General Manager of Social Affairs. Committee members and Nesma managers were also invited to attend. During the event, Nesma signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Tarahom to provide the organization with financial, building, and training support.
 
It is worth noting that the new Tarahom headquarters were first occupied by Nesma Holding from the 1980s until 2001, when they served as Nesma’s headquarters. The building was then leased to Namma Cargo until 2013.

Nesma and Keolis sign a Memorandum of Understanding
May 2015

The two companies will jointly bid in order to provide competitive solutions to Public Transport Projects within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
 
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.

Successful Conclusion to 12th Annual Jeddah Marathon
Apr 2015

Nesma Holding has announced the successful conclusion of the 12th annual Jeddah Marathon, in which it participated as a "dimond sponsor" of the event. The marathon was held earlier today, Apr. 21, 2015, under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Mishaal bin Majed, Governor of Jeddah.
 
The marathon is organized by the Al Birr Charitable Society in Jeddah, with thousands of participants taking part every year. In addition to promoting a healthy lifestyle for all, the Society uses the proceeds from the event to fund its various community programs.

NDIGITEC Expands to Armenia
Mar 2015

NDIGITEC has added a new geography to the Nesma Group through its establishment of a support office in Armenia. The new office, located in Central Yerevan, is focused on providing design and sales support to the Company’s Saudi and Dubai-based operations. Four employees have been recruited so far.
 
NDIGITEC has also been busy promoting its brand and services in Saudi Arabia; this month it participated in the Saudi Print & Pack 2015 Exhibition, which took place at the Jeddah Exhibition Center. The objectives of participating were to network with clients and to promote some of the company’s key products and services, namely: Dubaiprint.com, an online platform providing web-to-print solutions; D-Board, an eco-friendly exhibition solution; and CGI, which is the application of computer graphics to create or contribute to visual images
 
Based in Dubai, Namma International Digitec (Digitec) is one of the Middle East’s leading names in prepress and reprographics, with a range of services aimed at serving the print, packaging and media industries. Digitec produces top quality digital flexo plates, digital color proofs, image retouching and repro services. Digitec also has a Computer Generated Imagery (CGI) department, lead by an international team of CGI artists and retouch artists and photographers.

Nesma & Partners Awarded SR6.7 Billion Makkah Project
Mar 2015

Nesma & Partners has announced it has been awarded today a contract worth SR 6.7 Billion Saudi Riyals by Umm Al Qura for Development & Construction Company for the construction of the infrastructure works related to King Abdul Aziz Road in Makkah. 
 
King Abdul Aziz Road project is one of several key strategic development projects being implemented in Makkah by the private sector, with stated objectives of achieving economic, social and urban development goals that contribute to better services for pilgrims and visitors to the Holy City.
 
King Abdul Aziz Road project is located in the western part of the city of Makkah, extending for a length of 3,650 meters from the western entrance of Makkah (the intersection of Jeddah highway with the third ring road) up to Jabal Omar Project, and passes through some unplanned settlements. The total area of the project is around 1.2 million square meters.
 
This project aims to fully support the government’s strategic plans to redevelop some of the least developed districts, upgrade the existing infrastructure, and create a major movement axis in the city of Makkah comprised of a wide road that acts as a gateway to the city and incorporates future transportation technology.
 
Nesma & Partners is an award-winning Saudi company that has become a recognized leader in reliability and innovation for mega projects across the Kingdom in the fields of civil & building, oil & gas, petrochemicals, power and water.

Namma Shipping Lines Acquires New Vessel
Jan 2015

Namma Shipping Lines acquired a new ship this January, just in time to celebrate the opening of the passengers’ terminal at the Yanbu Port in Saudi Arabia. The new passenger ship, named “Amanah” had the honor of transporting the first group of pilgrims from Egypt to the Yanbu Port. A celebration was held on this occasion, attended by the President of the Saudi Ports General Organization, who lifted the Saudi flag on the ship. The ceremony included a reception for arriving pilgrims and distribution of gifts.
 
“Amanah” is the sixth ship to be added to Namma Shipping Lines’ fleet; other passenger ships are Mawaddah, Mahabbah, and Masarrah, while the cargo ships are Namma Express and Al Nawa Express.
 
Namma Shipping Lines offers regular passenger and cargo services on RORO and ROPAX-type vessels between Egypt/Sudan and Saudi Arabia across the Red Sea. Among the ports served are Safaja and Suez in Egypt, Sawakin in Sudan, and Dhiba, Jeddah and Yanbu in Saudi Arabia. Today, Namma International Marine Services is the region’s industry leader in terms of safety, reliability and comfort.

NW&E Awarded SR73 Million KAEC Infrastructure Contract
Nov 2014

Nesma Water & Energy (NW&E) has announced it has been awarded a contract valued at 73 million Saudi Riyals by King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) to build the infrastructure for the Al-Murooj Beach Community.

The construction work, scheduled to take 18 months, covers key water and power infrastructures. The scope of work for water networks consists of potable water, sewage water, treated sewage, irrigation network, fire fighting network and storm water drainage. Planned power utilities are comprised of low voltage, medium voltage and telecommunications networks, as well as transformers and light poles.

NW&E is an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractor, and an operation & maintenance service provider, in the water and energy sectors. NW&E offers its services in the following areas of expertise:

  • Desalination Plants
  • Water & Wastewater Treatment Plants
  • Storm-water Drainage Systems
  • Concrete Steel Reservoirs
  • Power Plants
  • Transmission Systems
  • Operation & Maintenance
  • Sludge and Solid Waste Re-use

NT&T Signs Distribution Agreement with Calzavara
Sep 2014

Nesma Telecom & Technology (NT&T) has announced it has signed an agreement with Calzavara to become the exclusive distributer of their solutions, products and services in Saudi Arabia. 

Calzavara S.p.A. is an industrial group in the antenna concealment solution sector in Italy. Calzavara operates in the sectors of telecommunications, broadcasting, engineering, renewable energy and security. 

NT&T provides innovative solutions for the information and communications technology (ICT) industry, or infocommunications. NT&T strives to offer high quality yet cost effective ICT solutions that leverage the company’s extensive knowledge of global and local markets.

Nesma & Partners and HRDF Sign Training MOU
Jun 2014

Nesma & Partners Contracting Co. Ltd. has announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF) to train 720 Saudi nationals. The training will cover various technical trades, and is to take place at the Institute of Industrial Management & Information Technology (IIMIT) and the Technical Seminar Center (TSC), both located in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Once training is completed, Nesma & Partners will employ the graduates for assignments at several projects across the Kingdom. Nesma & Partners is an award-winning Saudi company that has become a recognized leader in reliability and innovation for mega projects across the Kingdom in the fields of civil & building, oil & gas, petrochemicals, power and water.

Nesma Airlines Inaugurates International Flights in Al Jawf
Jun 2014

Nesma Airlines has announced it has begun scheduled passenger flights between Cairo and Al Jawf, Saudi Arabia. The arrival and departure of the Nesma Airlines flight earlier today marks the first time Al Jawf airport is served by a direct international flight by an airline in its 20-year history.

Nesma Airlines has been granted permission by the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) in Saudi Arabia to operate three flights a week between Cairo and Al Jawf.

Nesma Airlines is an Egyptian-based passenger airline that utilizes a fleet of Airbus A320 aircraft. Nesma Airlines operates charter flights from cities in several European countries, such as

Italy, Spain, France and Poland, to the many popular tourist destinations in Egypt, like Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada, Marsa Alam, Luxor and Alexandria. Nesma Airlines also offers scheduled

passenger service within the Middle East, operating out of its main hub at Cairo International Airport. 

Nesma & Partners to Build Five Specialized Hospitals
Apr 2014

Nesma & Partners Contracting Co. Ltd has announced it has been awarded a contract for 8.473 billion Saudi Riyals by the Saudi Arabian Ministry of National Guard – National Guard Health Affairs to construct five new hospitals at sites in Riyadh, Jeddah, Al Taif and Al Qassim as follows:

Maternity Hospital, KAMC-CR, Riyadh (300 beds)

  • King Abdullah Specialized Children’s Hospital, KAMC-WR, Jeddah (350 beds)
  • Neuroscience and Trauma Care Center, Jeddah (176 beds)
  • Taif Specialized Hospital, Al Taif (300 beds)
  • Al Qassim Specialized Hospital, Al Qassim (300 beds)

 

The project is scheduled for completion by July 2017. 

Nesma & Partners is an award-winning Saudi company that has become a recognized leader in reliability and innovation for mega projects across the Kingdom in the fields of civil & building, oil & gas, petrochemicals, power and water.

Nesma Airlines Launches Gizan Flights
Apr 2014

Nesma Airlines has announced it has begun scheduled passenger flights between Cairo and Gizan, Saudi Arabia. The arrival and departure of the Nesma Airlines flight earlier today marks the first time Gizan airport is served by a direct international flight by an airline in its history.

Nesma Airlines has been granted permission by the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) in Saudi Arabia to operate a daily flight between Cairo and Gizan.

Nesma Airlines is an Egyptian-based passenger airline that utilizes a fleet of Airbus A320 aircraft. Nesma Airlines operates charter flights from cities in several European countries, such as Italy, Spain, France and Poland, to the many popular tourist destinations in Egypt, like Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada, Marsa Alam, Luxor and Alexandria. Nesma Airlines also offers scheduled passenger service within the Middle East, operating out of its main hub at Cairo International Airport. 

Nesma Holding Strengthens its Logistics Operations in KAEC
Feb 2014

Nesma Holding has announced it has signed a contract with King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) to purchase an industrial plot of land in the Industrial Valley, Phase Two, where Nesma will establish a regional logistics center. The logistics center will provide a variety of services to the growing list of customers using the new King Abdullah Port (KAP), which is located within KAEC and operated by a National Container Terminals (NCT), a subsidiary of Nesma Holding

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