In 2025, a pivotal year marking the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Saudi Arabia, the two nations are bringing their transcontinental collaboration to life through more substantial industrial cooperation and vibrant exchanges. In this grand tapestry of interconnectedness and integration, Ankai Bus, leveraging the exceptional strength of "Intelligent Manufacturing in China," has made a powerful entry into Saudi Arabia's vast territory, emerging as a key force driving the high-quality development of local transportation.

On December 2, the delivery ceremony for Ankai Bus's cumulative export of 1,800 units to Saudi Arabia in 2025 was held at the Ankai factory. During the ceremony, Ankai Bus representatives formally presented the symbolic "golden keys" of trust and commitment to their long-term strategic partner, the Naghi Group, and key end customers. This not only showcased Ankai Bus's international brand influence but also unlocked new possibilities for deeper synergy within the China-Saudi automotive industry.

Amid the era where the Belt and Road Initiative aligns closely with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia has become a fertile ground and highland for the global expansion of China's automotive industry. As a benchmark enterprise in China's bus manufacturing sector, Ankai Bus has strategically positioned itself in the Saudi market with foresight. After 18 years of dedicated cultivation, it has not only gained a firm foothold in the highly competitive Saudi market but has also forged a profound partnership spanning over a decade with the leading local distributor, the Naghi Group. Together, they have set a model for China-Saudi transportation cooperation through quality and service.

This trust and commitment spanning the continents of Asia and Africa began with a milestone collaboration in 2011. At that time, Ankai Bus and the Naghi Group secured a procurement project for 3,000 school buses, which became the largest single order for Chinese bus exports in 2011 and set multiple records in China's bus export sector. Since then, their cooperation has accelerated, expanding from school buses to public transport, and from group commuting to tourism passenger services. The Naghi Group has continued to invest in Ankai products, continually broadening and deepening the scope of their partnership.

As 2025 marks the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Saudi Arabia, the strategic cooperation between Ankai Bus and the Naghi Group has once again been elevated, ushering in a new phase of collaboration. The delivery ceremony for the cumulative export of 1,800 buses to Saudi Arabia in a single year is both a solemn acknowledgment of the trust built over the past decade and a new starting point for future cooperation. This batch of vehicles will further diversify Saudi Arabia's ground transportation needs, vividly illustrating the deep integration and mutual benefits within the transportation sector under the Belt and Road Initiative.

Since first entering the Saudi market in 2007, Ankai Bus has consistently focused on building a diversified product portfolio tailored to the varied transportation needs across different scenarios in Saudi Arabia. To date, Ankai Bus has successfully delivered nearly 13,000 buses of various types to the Saudi market, maintaining a leading position in the local industry with a dominant market share. It continues to steer the development of Saudi Arabia's passenger transport sector, earning widespread acclaim from the market and customers.

This remarkable achievement of taking root in the Middle East and leading the market is no accident. Ankai Bus understands that while products must "enter" a market, it is equally important to "integrate" with a local mindset to thrive in a foreign environment. Facing Saudi Arabia's harsh tropical desert climate, complex road conditions, and diverse passenger transport scenarios, Ankai Bus has demonstrated deep insight and proactive adaptation. Through customized research and adaptive technologies, it has systematically addressed the dual challenges of environment and market.

The cumulative delivery of 1,800 high-quality buses this year stands as a testament to Ankai Bus's technical prowess and market adaptability. Among these, the premium models N12 and N71, as the mainstay of the delivery, have earned high praise for their exceptional performance and meticulous craftsmanship since entering the Saudi market. They have quickly become popular in the local high-end passenger transport sector, emerging as favored benchmark products and consistently receiving positive feedback from end customers.

If product strength is the "door opener" for securing partnerships, then attentive service is the "golden bond" that sustains trust. Ankai Bus maintains a permanent presence of experienced engineers and sales service teams on the ground. Particularly during peak passenger transport periods, such as the Hajj season in Saudi Arabia, Ankai's service teams implement a 24-hour response mechanism to ensure the stability and safety of vehicles under high operational loads. Through sincere service, they build an unbreakable bridge of trust between the brand and its users.

Galloping across the desert, journeying together over mountains and seas, a new chapter is already unfolding. Moving forward, Ankai Bus will remain true to its original aspirations, steadfastly advancing with a focus on customer needs. It will deepen technological innovation, refine product iterations, enhance its service system, and continue to deliver high-end, customized mobility solutions to the global market, writing a glorious chapter of shared consultation, contribution, and benefits for the times.