Najm for Insurance Services has signed an MoU with Theeb Rent a Car Company to enhance joint cooperation and improve vehicle rental and repair services. This collaboration will promote traffic safety and protect road users as well as vehicle renters.

The signing ceremony took place on Jan. 1 at the headquarters of Najm in Riyadh. The MoU was signed by Mohammed Yahya Al-Shehri, CEO of Najm, and Naif Mohammed Ahmad Al-Theeb, CEO of Theeb Rent a Car, in the presence of senior leaders from both companies.

The MoU outlines several key areas of cooperation, including vehicle repair and maintenance services through Najm’s recently launched Najm Repair Network, insurance claims management, and insurance record management, for Theeb’s vehicle fleet. Additionally, Najm will provide traffic accident management services. The MoU is also exploring joint business opportunities in vehicle services, as well as knowledge-sharing and training.

Al-Shehri said: “At Najm, we are committed to forming partnerships that extend the benefits of our innovative services and empower the insurance sector while enhancing safety on Saudi roads. For instance, the Najm Repair Network provides vehicle owners with access to high-quality repair services at centers approved by the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization, which are available throughout the Kingdom.”

He added: “This collaboration aligns with Najm’s strategy to innovate solutions that improve operational efficiency and enhance the quality of life and safety in our society, in line with the goals of Vision 2030. Through the Najm Repair Network, we deliver numerous benefits, including an improved customer experience after accidents, repair services for third-party insurance customers, and a guaranteed, high-quality repair process. These services not only enhance safety and reduce fraud but also manage insurance costs and increase investment in the vehicle repair sector.”

Meanwhile, CEO Al-Theeb said: “We are proud of the advancements in Najm’s services and capabilities, and we are honored to contribute to this progress. This partnership will have a direct and positive impact on enhancing traffic safety across the Kingdom.”

More than 150 exhibitors including Konica Minolta, Bobst, Ricoh, Canon and Fujifilm will take part in Gulf Print and Pack 2025, the Middle East’s leading commercial print and packaging trade show for printers, machinery buyers and brand owners. This edition will take place for the first time in Saudi Arabia at Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Center from Jan. 14-16.

Live demonstrations of the latest commercial and package printing technologies are set to take center stage at the show.

Konica Minolta will showcase its latest innovations in production printing and embellishment, including its MGI embellishment technology, which adds striking decorative effects to printed materials, and the AccurioLabel digital label press.

Bobst will promote its most recent introductions for narrow and mid-web label and packaging printing, including the Digital Master 340/510 All-in-One and Digital Expert 340 presses.

Ricoh will present a broad range of digital printing solutions including the Pro 8400 digital mono sheetfed press, Pro C7500 digital color sheetfed press, Pro C9500 digital color sheetfed press and Pro C5300 digital color sheetfed press, along with the Ricoh Auto Color Adjuster.

Canon will demonstrate a range of equipment including the Arizona flatbed UV series for rigid media, the UVgel/ Colorado M-series for high-productivity roll-to-roll printing, and the imagePROGRAF series for premium photo and fine art applications. These are supported by the PRISMA XL software suite. The showcase will also feature a mezzanine area highlighting retail interior décor, signage, and commercial applications, emphasizing Canon’s versatility in serving this market. The company will also present information and print samples from its varioPRESS iV7 B2 press and LabelStream 2000 digital label press.

Meanwhile, Fujifilm will offer visitors live demonstrations of its latest technologies for the analogue and digital print markets, including the Revoria Press PC1120, Revoria Press EC2100S and SC285S, Revoria Press E1136 and ApeosPro C multi-function printer.

Barry Killengrey, event director, Gulf Print and Pack, said: “We are delighted to welcome leading industry suppliers from across the commercial and package printing landscape to Gulf Print and Pack 2025 — another great reason why PSPs, commercial printers and packaging converters should visit the show.”