Dnata on target for 2008 regional expansion in Kingdom

These two cities were chosen as they aligned perfectly with Dnata's growth strategy. Both are situated in industrial areas and have large potential for business growth. Dnata's new outlets Yanbu Al Sinaiyah and Jubail will serve both corporate, retail and leisure clients.

Based on the market and business demand, Dnata will develop its business in other locations at a later stage to extend its world-class travel services throughout the length and breadth of the Kingdom.

Iain Andrew, Divisional Senior Vice President, Dnata Travel Services said: "Saudi is a key market for us; as it continues to grow, we want to make sure we're there to meet the demand. 2008 will see our continued expansion not only in this market but also in other key areas of the region."

These new outlets join a network of thirteen outlets in Saudi Arabia. Dnata also has dedicated offices in Riyadh and Jeddah and a Saudi Arabian Dnata Travel Centre head office in Al Khobar, which began operations in 2005 and includes one of the Kingdom's first 24-hour Call Centre travel hotline with a unique telephone number 920 000 000.

Mohammed Mosaid, General Manager, Dnata KSA, said: "We are right on track in terms of developing our brand and services in Saudi Arabia. Our focus is to differentiate and let customers know that we offer a range of superior products and optimal customer service.

Modelled on Dnata's Dubai flagship office, the Dnata Travel outlets in Saudi have a "One-Stop Travel Shop" concept for retail and corporate travel services, with the 24-hour hotline for customers to access travel services every day of the year.

The new sales outlet in Jubail is located in Mohammed Abdullah Al Yaeesh Building, on Jeddah Road - telephone (966 3) 363 4790. In Yanbu Al Sinaiyah, the office is at Al Safwa Plaza 1, Sahael Street ( Near Irfan Hospital), Yanbu Al Sinaiyah - telephone (966 4) 392 1200.

With aggressive expansion plans, Dnata has successfully established its presence in Kuwait, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Oman and Afghanistan while boasting an extensive network of over 70 outlets in the UAE.

Dnata Travel is operated by Dnata Travel Services, the retail and corporate travel services arm of Dnata and the region's leading travel management company with more than four decades of experience backed by the latest technological innovations and tools in the industry.