Journalists from the Daily Economic News have exclusively learned from sources close to Meituan's overseas business and local merchants in the Middle East that since April this year, when multiple positions were opened in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, Meituan's food delivery service has made rapid progress in Riyadh.
Currently, the company has recruited many local employees, including both locals and individuals from other countries. These employees are familiar with the local situation, proficient in Arabic, and are essential forces for Meituan to expand into the Middle East market.
In addition, Meituan has been in contact with several international food and beverage operators, with many local restaurants among the potential cooperation partners. The company has also partnered with several local delivery companies. Against this backdrop, preparations for ground promotion, rider training, and local restaurant onboarding are nearing completion, and Meituan's food delivery service is expected to officially launch in Riyadh in September or October. Journalists have reached out to Meituan for confirmation, but as of the time of publication, no response has been received

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Meituan's layout in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, is progressing rapidly. Preparatory work such as ground promotion, rider training, and local restaurant access is about to be completed, and it is expected to officially launch in September or October

- Meituan's overseas business in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has been rapidly expanding since April, with a significant number of local hires familiar with Arabic, essential for penetrating the Middle Eastern market.
- The company has recruited both locals and individuals from other countries, focusing on groundwork, rider training, and onboarding local restaurants, potentially launching Meituan Food Delivery in Riyadh by September or October.
- Meituan has engaged with international food operators and local rider companies, indicating strategic partnerships in the pipeline, although official confirmation from Meituan is pending.

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