Automechanika Riyadh will bring together several prominent speakers representing several key bodies and government departments, including the Saudi Standards Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) and GCC Standardization Organization (GSO), when it gets under way (April 30-May 2) at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center.

To be held under the patronage of the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Investment, the opening keynote speech will be delivered by Eng Saleh Al Khabti, Deputy Minister of Investment Transaction, Ministry of Investment and Patron of the event.

Several high-profile speakers will join him as part of the Automechanika Riyadh Academy, an integral component of the event that brings together thought leaders, experts, and industry professionals to discuss the latest advancements, challenges, and trends in the automotive aftermarket in Saudi Arabia, the wider GCC region, and internationally.

Eng. Aftab Ahmed, Chief Advisor — Automotive Cluster, National Industrial Development Centre, Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, will examine the kingdom’s automotive industry landscape in depth.

On day two of Automechanika Riyadh, Saad Alhatem, Director General of SASO, will discuss partnerships, collaborations, and conformity from a regulatory perspective. He will underscore the importance of partnerships and collaborations, international cooperation and aligning standards, and conformity and industry engagement.

A session titled, ‘Digital Transformation and Sustainability in Mutabiq Platform’ will be delivered by the official show supporter, GSO. Eng. Ibrahim Al-Rahbi, the organisation's Conformity Specialist Engineer and Quality Team Leader, will provide his insights.

Continuing the high-level speaking roster, the Ministry of Investment’s Ahmed Al-Malki, Director-Autmotive, will address the audience on day two, discussing the localisation of manufacturing within the kingdom, outlining government incentives and subsidies and recent success stories.

Bilal Al Barmawi, CEO and Founder of 1st Arabia Trade Shows & Conferences, said: “It is a great honour for Automechanika Riyadh to be held under the patronage of the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Investment, and we’re grateful for their continued support as the event goes from strength-to-strength.

Aly Hefny, Show Manager, Automechanika Riyadh, Messe Frankfurt Middle East, said: “The calibre of speakers confirmed to take part at Automechanika Riyadh is a testament to the event’s growth and prominence within the regional automotive market.

The 6th edition of Automechanika Riyadh will also feature seven product focus areas – Parts & Components, Tyres & Batteries, Oils & Lubricants, Accessories & Customising, Diagnostics & Repairs, Body & Paint, and Care & Wash.

The exhibition is licensed to 1st Arabia Tradeshows & Conferences by Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH. – TradeArabia News Service