Ashok Leyland To Open New Assembly Plant In Saudi Arabia

Riyadh (PlantAndEquipment.com) - Ashok Leyland is set to open an assembly plant in Saudi Arabia, expanding beyond its Ras Al Khaimah facility in the UAE, which produces about 6,000 vehicles annually.

The move comes amid rising regional demand for electric buses, light trucks and conventional vehicles. Company officials said the expansion underscores its commitment to greener transport solutions, with Gulf markets accounting for nearly 40 percent of exports and 30 percent sales increase last year.