Dubai:
Emirates National Oil Company (Enoc) said on Sunday it has been awarded the necessary certificate to manage, operate and maintain fuel service stations along Saudi Arabian highways and roads.
Enoc is one of three companies to win the qualification certification issued by the Saudi Municipal and Rural Affairs Ministry, it said in a statement.
“Enoc’s significant differential is the high standards we have set in fuel retailing and convenience stores that operate as part of the service station. This has enabled us to win the qualification certification and we are committed to deliver on the objectives outlined by the Ministry,” stated Burhan Al Hashemi, Managing Director of Enoc Retail.
Enoc recently opened its “first full-fledged service station” in Dammam, according to a company statement announcing the qualification.
According to Enoc, the new service station includes a ZOOM convenience store, Costa Cafe and Burger King. There is also a prayer room in the service station.
“The opening of our first service station in the Kingdom is a perfect fit to Enoc’s business diversification initiatives. The full spectrum of convenience retail and food & beverage outlets will be offered as part of the service station, which will further grow our Retail business. We thank the Government of Saudi Arabia for their support to this venture,” said Saeed Khoory, Chief Executive Officer of Enoc.
