IN line with its long-standing commitment to Saudi Arabia, 3M, a recognized leader in research and development, has announced the opening of a new and expansive office facility in Riyadh. Located in the Business Gate, Cordoba District in Riyadh, 3M's new office has been specifically designed to deliver the required technical and scientific training to customers across diverse industry sectors in Saudi Arabia. The Riyadh office inauguration follows the opening of 3M's dedicated office in Jeddah, which serves as the scientific arm complimenting the research endeavors of the key 3M business unit portfolios. Commenting on this milestone occasion, Osama Hammoudeh, Managing Director, 3M Saudi Arabia, said “Saudi Arabia is one of the fastest growing geographies for 3M globally and we are committed to invest resources and share our technological expertise to provide our partners with tailored solutions based on years of technological innovation excellence. Our presence in Riyadh will facilitate the company's rapidly growing business operations and will be a vital catalyst for achieving 3M's strategic growth objectives for the region.” 3M, with its diversified product portfolio and 46 technology platforms have achieved significant milestones in the Middle East and Africa region. From providing passive and active fire protection solutions to key institutions, to addressing the emerging healthcare needs of the country and also encouraging the growth of the nations' automotive industry with its state of the art nanotechnology films, 3M has been at the forefront for diverse industry sectors. — SG
