Schneider Electric Invests Up to SAR 250 Million and Expands Local Manufacturing in Saudi Arabia
Schneider Electric continues to expand its investments and manufacturing and engineering capabilities in the Kingdom, capitalizing on accelerating growth in the energy, infrastructure, smart buildings and data center sectors, as well as opportunities linked to the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.
Eng. Mohamed Shaheen, CEO of Schneider Electric in Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Yemen and Bahrain, said in an exclusive interview with Break Media News that the company’s investments in the Kingdom over the past three years ranged between SAR 200 million and SAR 250 million, with a clear focus on localization and increasing local production capacity.
More Than 20 “Made in Saudi Arabia” Products
Shaheen explained that Schneider Electric, which has been present in the Saudi market for about 45 years, has transferred the manufacturing of more than 20 products to the Kingdom. These products are now manufactured locally and carry the “Made in Saudi Arabia” mark, after previously being produced outside the Kingdom.
He added that the company strengthened its industrial infrastructure by adding around 20 new production lines over the past three years at its industrial facilities in Riyadh and Dammam, in a move aimed at increasing local content and expanding its ability to meet the needs of projects and vital sectors within the Kingdom.
He confirmed that the Saudi market represents a strategic market for the company and that the expansion of local manufacturing comes in response to growing demand, particularly in energy, infrastructure and digital transformation projects.
Acquisition of Al Maysan Technical Services
Shaheen also discussed Schneider Electric’s acquisition of Al Maysan Technical Services, explaining that the move strengthens the company’s engineering and technical capabilities in the Kingdom and supports the delivery of more integrated solutions to customers.
The acquisition combines Schneider Electric’s expertise in energy management, control and automation with Al Maysan’s engineering and technical capabilities, allowing the scope of services to expand from supplying products and technologies to providing solutions covering design, engineering, implementation and technical support within a single system.
Smart Buildings and Operational Efficiency
Shaheen noted that this integration opens the way for broader solutions in the buildings sector, including hotels, hospitals, administrative and office buildings, and smart homes.
These solutions are designed to increase operational efficiency, enhance reliability, and improve energy management and consumption by combining engineering systems with control and automation products and energy management platforms.
Data Centers Among the Key Growth Opportunities
Regarding the prospects for the Saudi market, Shaheen said the company is optimistic about the next five years, with the continued implementation of Vision 2030 programs and the expansion of digital infrastructure.
He explained that data centers represent one of the most prominent new areas of growth amid increased investment in digital capacity, computing and artificial intelligence—sectors that require highly reliable infrastructure to manage power, cooling and operations.
He also noted that projects related to the Kingdom hosting Expo 2030 and the 2034 FIFA World Cup will create additional opportunities for the infrastructure, energy, buildings and digital technology sectors.
AI and Automation in Support of Energy Efficiency
Shaheen confirmed that artificial intelligence, automation and energy management are becoming increasingly interconnected, as smart systems help facilities improve operations, reduce costs, lower energy consumption and increase operational efficiency.
He added that improving electricity-consumption efficiency also contributes to reducing emissions, further strengthening the role of digitization and automation in helping factories, buildings and data centers achieve efficiency and sustainability goals.
According to Shaheen, Schneider Electric continues to build on its longstanding presence in the Kingdom by investing in manufacturing and local capabilities and expanding its portfolio of solutions and engineering expertise, in order to capitalize on growth opportunities in the energy, infrastructure and digitization sectors.
Source
- Exclusive interview by Break Media News with Eng. Mohamed Shaheen, CEO of Schneider Electric in Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Yemen and Bahrain.
