SIXT starts new partnership in Saudi Arabia
- Global mobility service provider signs cooperation with Samara Rent a Car, a subsidiary of Khalid Ali Alturki & Sons Holding Co. “Alturki Holding”
Al Khobar / Munich, June 1st, 2020 – SIXT, the German based international provider of high-end mobility services, has appointed Samara Rent a Car, the car rental, leasing and limousine subsidiary of Alturki Holding, as its franchise partner in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
SIXT is one of the largest car rental companies in the world with a fleet of 280,000 cars, in around 110 countries. The partnership leverages SIXT’s extensive experience in mobility for more than 100 years and Samara’s more than 30 years of mobility service experience in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The premium mobility provider will be welcoming its customers at the Dammam International Airport and at its head office in Al-Khobar very soon. Additional branches in major cities and at the relevant airports across Saudi Arabia are planned.
SIXT is pleased to strengthen its presence in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region and offer its customers high-quality mobility services throughout Saudi Arabia. The extensive service portfolio includes everything from classic short-term and long-term rental, leasing business to the exclusive limousine service. The vehicle fleet covers a wide range of models with premium features and offers everything from compacts and limousines to SUVs and all-wheel drive vehicles to ensure that local customers and travelers in Saudi Arabia have the flexibility to choose a vehicle that best meets their specific mobility demands.
About Samara
Samara Land Transportation Services Co. launched in 1982, becoming one of the most unique providers of car rental, long term corporate lease, and limousine chauffer drive in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Today, the company’s extensive fleet of luxury, economy, SUV, vans and commercial vehicles contains exquisite car brands of the latest models. Samara embraces its creativity in optimizing problem solving and is innovative when it comes to customer satisfaction and service enhancement. The company is striving to excite its customers throughout the car rental experience, focusing on adding value with the latest technology and well-trained employees. Furthermore, Samara is honored to be providing excellence to corporations in the oil and gas industry, airlines, hotels, supporting with charity events and local mega events.
About SIXT
Sixt SE with its registered office in Pullach near Munich, is a leading international provider of high-quality mobility services. With its products SIXT rent, SIXT share, SIXT ride and SIXT+ on the mobility platform ONE the company offers a uniquely integrated premium mobility service across the fields of vehicle and commercial vehicle rental, car sharing, ride hailing and car subscriptions. The products can be booked through the SIXT App, which also integrates the services of its renowned mobility partners. SIXT has a presence in more than 100 countries around the globe. The company stands for consistent customer orientation, a lived culture of innovation with strong technological competence, a high proportion of premium vehicles in the fleet and an attractive price-performance ratio. In 2023 Sixt Group achieved consolidated pre-tax earnings of EUR 464.3 million and another significant increase in consolidated revenue to EUR 3.62 billion. Sixt SE has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 1986 (ISIN ordinary share: DE0007231326, ISIN preference share: DE0007231334).