Leading Global property consultancy Knight Frank has announced that it is strengthening its industrial and logistics team in Riyadh with the appointment of Ahmed Al Suhail as its Manager for industrial and logistics sector.

This comes in response to rapid investment in supply chain and e-commerce and rising demand for modern industrial space driven by Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, said a statement from the consultancy.

Al Suhail had previously spent six years with Colliers in California, specialising in structuring commercial transactions, valuations, financial analysis, and advising clients on scaling larger investments, improving cash flow and repositioning assets.

Having relocated to Riyadh, Ahmed will focus on industrial and logistics leasing and sales across the kingdom, collaborating with Knight Frank’s cross-regional team to support landlords, developers and occupiers with strategies aligned to Vision 2030.

Welcoming him into the fold, Adam Wynne, Partner – Occupier / Landlord Strategy & Solutions, Middle East, said: "Strengthening our on-the-ground presence in Riyadh is a major step for us. We have long supported clients in the kingdom, but growing our team will allow us to work closer with our clients to advise on the fast-changing local market. Ahmed’s experience brings real strength to our team, combining local expertise with a global perspective."

Driven by major infrastructure projects and rising occupier demand, industrial and logistics is now one of the most active real estate sectors in Saudi Arabia, he stated.

On the key appointment, Al Suhail said: "It’s fantastic to be back in the Middle East, and I’m proud to have joined a market-leading firm like Knight Frank. We look forward to working directly with owners, occupiers and developers to unlock the unique opportunities Saudi Arabia offers."

Knight Frank’s expansion underscores the sector’s value in the kingdom’s economy and its role in achieving Vision 2030. 

Headquartered in London, the Knight Frank network has 600+ offices across 50+ territories and more than 20,000 people. The Group advises clients ranging from individual owners and buyers to major developers, investors, and corporate tenants. 

In connecting investors and occupiers across borders, Knight Frank aims to support both domestic growth and international capital entering the market.-TradeArabia News Service