Siemens Mobility opens new office in Saudi Arabia
The move follows the appointment of Frank Hagemeier as the CEO of Siemens Mobility for Saudi Arabia last year
Siemens Mobility has opened its new office in Riyadh in a bid to solidify its long-term commitment to shaping the future of smart and sustainable mobility in Saudi Arabia and the broader region. The move is said to align with Saudi Arabia’s ambitious Vision 2030 and the Saudi Green Initiative (SGI), which aim to build a more resilient and climate-friendly transportation system.
This new office is said to mark a significant step in Siemens Mobility’s strategic expansion in the region. It follows the appointment of Frank Hagemeier as the CEO of Siemens Mobility for Saudi Arabia last year. By strengthening its presence in Saudi Arabia, Siemens Mobility aims to create substantial in-country value, generate new employment opportunities, and leverage its extensive expertise to nurture local talent.
“At Siemens Mobility, we are building on years of transformative contributions globally and since our first contract in Saudi Arabia in 2005 till today in Saudi Arabia’s transportation infrastructure to make mobility in Saudi Arabia faster, safer, and more efficient. The opening of our new office in Riyadh will bring us closer to our customers and strategic partners in Saudi Arabia, while making us ideally positioned to expand our operations in Saudi Arabia and support key mega projects. It will also enable us to fast-track our growth and reaffirm our position as a crucial player on the region’s mobility landscape,” said Hagemeier.
Siemens Mobility has made significant strides in the GCC, implementing the first European Train Control System (ETCS) on the East-West Rail Line, connecting Riyadh and Dammam. This project, along with its involvement in the Haramain High-Speed Railway (HHR) project, which connects Mecca and Medina, showcases the company’s commitment to pioneering high-speed rail solutions in the region. Siemens Mobility also played a crucial role in electrifying and expanding the Al Mashaaer Al Mugaddassah Metro Line, which transports Muslim pilgrims between Mecca’s holy sites, said the firm.
Siemens Mobility recently delivered the Riyadh Metro, the largest greenfield metro project in the region and the longest driverless metro system globally. As part of the BACS consortium, the company provided the Red and Blue Lines as a turnkey solution, equipping them with 67 Inspiro trains and the latest version of its Communications-based Train Control System (CBTC). The metro, operational since December 2024, achieved a remarkable milestone in August 2025 by transporting 100m passengers. Siemens Mobility continues to maintain all its components, systems, and track infrastructure under a service contract, it added.
Beyond its operational responsibilities, Siemens Mobility actively participates in the development and localisation of mobility expertise through partnerships with local partners like the Saudi Railway Polytechnic (SRP). This partnership involves a dual education program that integrates classroom instruction with hands-on training in key areas such as rail signaling, electrification, and communication systems. This approach prepares students for the maintenance of digital rail infrastructure, the statement concluded.
