Saudi Post and Emirates Post discuss plans for cooperation

A high-level delegation from Saud Post, led by Dr. Mohammed Saleh Benten, Chairman of Saudi Post, visited Emirates Post and discussed areas of increased cooperation.
The delegation held talks with Emirates Post officials, including Mr. Abdulla Al Daboos,
President of Emirates Post Group, and covered various topics, including a proposal to open a Saudi unit of Electronic Document Centre (EDC) to handle mail fulfillment jobs and card personalization. The two sides discussed machinery and other equipment required for the implementation of the project.

The delegation signed an agreement with Empost to launch new project for cargo movement by road between Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

The also discussed the marketing plan to implement new plans and increase cooperation in financial services, including money transfer and remittances through Wall Street Exchange. Both sides expressed satisfaction over the plan for enhanced financial services. They also discussed a plan to offer the expertise of Emirates Marketing & Promotions (EMP) to Saudi Post.

Fahad Al Hosani, Vice President, Emirates Post Group, Mr. Ibrahim Karam, CEO of Emirates Post, and Mr. Abdullah Al Fan, CEO of Strategy & Planning Affairs, EPG, and CEO of EPG subsidiaries attended the meeting.

Emirates Post felicitated Dr. Mohammed Saleh Benten at a special function on being named Best Chief Executive in the Middle East by the Middle East Institute for Excellence in Dubai on March 19, 2008.