Logistics Middle East Power List 2021
Abdulrahman Al Hatmi, GCEO, Asyad discusses
how Asyad is helping develop Oman’s
logistics sector into a world-class industry
ASYAD EXPRESS DRIVES REGIONAL E-COMMERCE GROWTH WITH STRATEGIC GLOBAL ALLIANCES
Asyad Express, part of Asyad Group, has forged a series of strategic partnerships with prominent global e-commerce and retail companies. These collaborations connect Asyad Express's robust regional network with established global players, fostering seamless delivery solutions for businesses of all sizes. Providing local, regional, and global express delivery service and e-commerce solutions, Asyad Express plays a strategic role in delivering on the company’s mission to reshape the regional e-commerce landscape.
Partnering with renowned brands such as Amazon, ASOS, Shein, iHerb, Evri, Landmark Group, and Mumzworld, Asyad Express leverages its extensive logistics capabilities to streamline online purchasing processes, ensuring faster and more reliable delivery services throughout the region. These alliances are tailored to enhance the efficiency of online retail operations and elevate customer service standards, positioning Asyad Express as a central figure in the narrative of regional e-commerce growth. In 2023 and early 2024, Asyad Express supported three major fashion brands, ASOS, Shein, and Landmark Retail with over USD $ 12 million in logistics support and delivery services covering Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and the UAE.
Joining forces with Evri, the UK’s largest retail and e-commerce parcel delivery company, is a noteworthy step towards transforming e-commerce and e-fulfillment logistics across the Middle East. It offers substantial opportunities for major online companies from the UK, Europe, the US, and China, capitalizing on Asyad Express’s robust logistics network and infrastructure. Leveraging its geographical location and state-of-the-art logistics infrastructure, Asyad Express is poised to attract a wide array of international online businesses, further cementing the Sultanate as a leading global logistics hub.
Key initiatives like Asyad Express’s collaborations are instrumental in propelling the growth of e-commerce in the MENA region, which is experiencing rapid expansion. The e-commerce market is projected to reach nearly $57 billion by 2026, driven by increased internet penetration, digital payment platforms’ popularity, and a tech-savvy demographic.
These strategic partnerships not only bolster Asyad Express’s competitive position but also aim to elevate Oman as a key hub for online shopping in the Middle East. Leveraging its geographical location and state-of-the-art logistics infrastructure, Asyad Express is poised to attract a wide array of international online businesses, further cementing the Sultanate as a leading global logistics hub. Through joint ventures and continuous innovation, the company is envisioned to lead the transformation of the regional e-commerce landscape, contributing to Oman's vision for a thriving digital economy.
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