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Finalrentals Expands in Saudi Arabia
The Dubai-based rental company is opening 39 new locations in 14 cities across the country.
August 31, 2022
The expansion is helped by a new partnership with Key Car Rental in the country.
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Since its launch in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in August 2021, Finalrentals has had plans to expand in the country. The company announced on Aug. 31 that it has added 39 new locations to its network in Saudi Arabia, bringing it a total of 59 locations and 14 cities there.
With a new partner, Key Car Rental in Saudi Arabia, Finalrentals will be offering nationwide car rental service in the country, powered by Key Car Rental.
"Key Car Rental is a very important and strategic partner in Saudi Arabia," said Ammar Akhtar, founder and CEO of Finalrentals Group. "We are looking forward to this is great expansion in one the most important markets in the Middle East."
"Partnership with Finalrentals will give more liberty to domestic and international visitors of Saudi Arabia," Dy. CEO Saleh Aljerwi from Key Car Rental Saudi Arabia, added. "The kingdom is promoting its tourism industry for their domestic and international visitors, and this will extend strong support to multiple business sectors.”
Finalrentals operates in all major locations in Saudi Arabia, including all major airports as well as downtown locations.
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