Dr. Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al-Ohaly, Deputy Minister for Transport Affairs, cuts the ceremonial ribbon during the opening of the Riyadh Motor Show 2012. RIYADH – The Riyadh Motor Show 2012, the 29th International Exhibition for Motor Vehicles, under the patronage of Dr. Jabarah Al-Suraisiry, Saudi Arabia's Minister of Transport, was officially opened Saturday by Dr. Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al-Ohaly, Deputy Minister for Transport Affairs at the Riyadh Exhibition Center, Murooj Area, Olaya Street, Riyadh. More than 80 of the world's leading automotive players are taking part in the five-day event featuring over 40 automobile brands and four banking institutions showcasing their latest automobile products and financing solutions. Running concurrently with the Riyadh Motor Show 2012 is Saudi Autoshop 2012, the 15th International Exhibition for Auto Repair, Equipment, Tools, Parts and Accessories, which has attracted more than 30 specialized companies. More than 90,000 trade visitors from KSA and all over the world are expected to attend the Saudi Autoshop 2012 and Riyadh Motor Show 2012, which is sponsored by Fiat, Alfa Romeo and Castrol. Riyadh Motor Show and Saudi Autoshop collectively serve as a premier business-to-business platform to leverage the robust growth potential of the Saudi automotive market and introduce the latest car models, technology, services and financial solutions. The exhibitions, forming the longest-running and one of the most important industry events in the Middle East, also provide an ideal gateway for investors, car manufacturers and distributors to take advantage of Saudi's promising growth potential, offering direct access to key market segments in the country. Riyadh Motor Show 2012 is displaying the latest models of passenger cars, station wagons, Sports Utility Vehicles (SUV), pick-up trucks, motorcycles, Special Purpose Vehicles, and 4x4 vehicles. It also includes automobile financing and insurance services. Saudi Autoshop, on the other hand, features KSA's largest gathering of leading auto parts suppliers and auto service providers from all over the world. Riyadh Motorshow and Saudi Autoshop cover nearly 20,000 sqm gross floor space at Riyadh Exhibition Center. Buyers count on this event to bring them the latest in models and options from top names in the auto industry from around the world. — SG
