Hani Ashkar, PwC Middle East Senior Partner said: “Saudi Arabia has been a home for PwC Middle East for over 40 years, and we're proud to further expand our commitment to the Kingdom by launching our sixth office in the country, AlUla. Over 50 residents have already received training from PwC teams, with more opportunities to be provided in the future ensuring that the new office’s impact is felt throughout the local community. PwC’s office will be operated by a full-time team who will not only oversee the company’s commitments in AlUla, but also provide valuable training and upskilling opportunities to the local community a key part of the RCU’s economic goals. RCU’s far-reaching economic diversification plans, which call upon PwC Middle East’s extensive expertise and knowledge, have already impacted the area positively with interest being generated from leading companies and investors as well as tourists eager to visit AlUla and its iconic heritage landmarks. With a readily available workforce in place, AlUla represents an attractive location for companies looking to be part of AlUla’s expansive development. The RCU is rapidly moving ahead with ambitions to transform AlUla into a world-class destination as well as a thriving business hub for the kingdom’s wider northwest region, attracting a diverse range of global businesses to offer expertise and employment to the area’s population of more than 50,000 people. The new office - PwC Middle East’s sixth in Saudi Arabia – is located in AlUla’s cultural oasis urban zone, giving PwC Middle East a firm presence in AlUla County and enabling it to service the many projects currently underway in Saudi’s northwest region while immersing its people in the region’s exciting growth, rich culture and heritage.

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