Amazon launches new fulfillment centre in Riyadh

Amazon launches new fulfillment centre in Riyadh

’s launched its latest fulfillment centre in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The new centre is ’s most advanced in and aims to position the kingdom as the go-to logistics hub for the region. The new facility incorporates solutions powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning in its operations and more than two and a half kilometres of conveyance equipment to ensure seamless fulfillment operations. network in the country comprises two fulfillment centres, three sort centres, a footprint of over 25 owned and third-party delivery stations, and a network of small and medium businesses working as delivery service partners across the kingdom. To ensure local talent is able to grow and advance their careers, offers training, upskilling and mentoring programmes that empower to reach their full potential. As part of commitment to be net-zero carbon across its business by 2040, the facility is powered 100 per cent by electricity, including its heating and hot water systems, avoiding the use of fossil fuel combustibles and with energy efficiency as a top priority. Heating, ventilation and air conditioning is controlled by a building management system that ensures a comfortable working environment for employees while reducing unnecessary energy consumption. In addition, LED lighting adjusts according