Cars & Autos | Wednesday 18 April, 2018 3:22 am |

Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors, the authorised dealer of Jaguar Land Rover in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, welcomed the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for Transport, the Right Honourable Chris Grayling,Her Majesty’s Ambassador, Simon Collis, and Her Majesty’s Consul General, Barrie Peach, at its Jeddah showroom. The visit, which took place on Tuesday, April 10 2018, served to highlight the company’s strength in the market, its proud legacy representing the two iconic British brands, and its vital role in contributing to the fulfilment of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.

During the visit, Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors took the opportunity to affirm its commitment to driving social and economic progress, in line with the country’s ambitious vision. This included an extensive discussion about the critical role that the company can play in supporting women’s empowerment – a key component of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. As one of the most important players in the Kingdom’s automotive sector, Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors highlighted its support for the upcoming introduction of female driving, and its commitment to helping empower women both behind the wheel and in other areas and aspects of their lives.

The Right Honourable Chris Grayling mentioned during the event: “Following the Crown Prince’s recent visit to the UK – which was a positive step in strengthening relations between our two nations – we are very eager to support his Vision 2030 in any way that we can. While our two countries’ transport ministries already boast strong ties, I look forward to further enhancing the level of cooperation between us. Furthermore, I would like to thank Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors for welcoming us here today. I strongly believe that they can play a key role in enhancing this partnership especially that Jaguar Land Rover vehicles are described as one ofthe top luxury brands in the market.” 

Also speaking on the occasion, the Managing Director of Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors, Jaguar Land Rover, Mr. Andre Bonthuys, expressed his enthusiasm and gratitude toward the UK Secretary of State for Transport, stating, “It is a great honour to welcome The Rt. Hon. Chris Grayling,Her Majesty’s Ambassador, Simon Collis, and Her Majesty’s Consul General, Barrie Peach to our showroom. As the proud representative of two legendary British brands like Jaguar and Land Rover, we at Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors truly understand the strength and potential of Saudi Arabia’s relationship with the United Kingdom. As our country continues to pursue a wide-reaching economic diversification and social advancements, including the introduction of female driving permits – Saudi Arabia is poised to be one of the most important markets for Jaguar Land Rover, with unprecedented potential for growth.”

Alongside the UK delegation, a number of notable women participated in the event and helped lead the conversation about their right to drive. Eng. Aseel Alhamad – a board member of the Saudi Arabian Motor Federation in charge of the women motorsports programme and a member of the International Automobile Federation – thanked the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and his Crown Prince for giving Saudi women the opportunity to prove themselves, including driving. Saying, “Securing the right to drive will enhance job opportunities for Saudi women in the labour market. The Saudi Arabian Motor Federation in particular is working to help accommodate female drivers through a number of initiatives, and I am looking forward to help facilitate these initiatives.”

As the authorised dealer of Jaguar Land Rover in the Kingdom, Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors is already doing its part to support female driving, hosting events and activities for women, hiring and training female sales representatives, and helping women take their place behind the wheel of the latest and most state of the art Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles.

Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors is continuing in investing in the Jaguar and Land Rover brands, with the aim to provide exceptional levels of customer service across all of its branches in the Kingdom.