Saudi Arabia's Diversified Economy: Johnson Controls Arabia Expands Globally and Pioneers Smart, Sustainable Buildings
Saudi Arabia's economy is more diversified than perceived, with companies like Johnson Controls Arabia, a joint venture between a US Fortune 500 company and a local group, aiming to expand globally.
CEO Dr. Mohanad Al-Shaikh recently visited Japan for the Saudi-Japan Vision 2030 Business Forum, promoting business collaborations between the two countries as part of Saudi Arabia's plan to further diversify its economy and increase international influence.
A representative from JCA, one of the largest heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning factories in the Middle East, visited Japan to explore potential partnerships with Japanese companies.
The goal is to localize key Japanese parts for manufacturing in Saudi Arabia and add Japan to JCA's list of exporting countries, which currently includes more than 26 nations.
JCA already exports to the US and China.
The representative emphasized the importance of mutual benefits and the shrinking world, taking advantage of investments made over the past decade.
Saudi Arabia's manufacturing sector, represented by JCA, is a significant part of the country's Vision 2030.
JCA, which currently exports 30% of its production, aims to increase this figure to over 50% in the future.
The company is involved in major projects in Saudi Arabia, such as the Great Mosque in Makkah, airports, and universities, demonstrating its commitment to national development.
JCA has expanded its business by serving as an umbrella for various brands and focusing on enhancing building systems' capabilities, not just HVAC.
The text discusses innovative projects, such as smart buildings and cities, using automation and assets for comfort, including air conditioning, fire systems, building management systems, and security systems.
The goal is to lead the industry by making buildings smarter and more sustainable.
The company's platform, OpenBlue, enables buildings to communicate and learn from their environment.
An example given is a university auditorium adjusting air conditioning based on weather and attendance, with sustainability being a priority.
Al-Shaikh emphasized the importance of making buildings sustainable to reduce CO2 emissions, as 40% of all emissions come from buildings.
This is crucial for Saudi Arabia, which aims to be carbon neutral by 2060, and the company's goal is to help achieve this objective by making buildings as sustainable as possible.
(Arab News Japan)
A representative from JCA, one of the largest heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning factories in the Middle East, visited Japan to explore potential partnerships with Japanese companies.
The goal is to localize key Japanese parts for manufacturing in Saudi Arabia and add Japan to JCA's list of exporting countries, which currently includes more than 26 nations.
JCA already exports to the US and China.
The representative emphasized the importance of mutual benefits and the shrinking world, taking advantage of investments made over the past decade.
Saudi Arabia's manufacturing sector, represented by JCA, is a significant part of the country's Vision 2030.
JCA, which currently exports 30% of its production, aims to increase this figure to over 50% in the future.
The company is involved in major projects in Saudi Arabia, such as the Great Mosque in Makkah, airports, and universities, demonstrating its commitment to national development.
JCA has expanded its business by serving as an umbrella for various brands and focusing on enhancing building systems' capabilities, not just HVAC.
The text discusses innovative projects, such as smart buildings and cities, using automation and assets for comfort, including air conditioning, fire systems, building management systems, and security systems.
The goal is to lead the industry by making buildings smarter and more sustainable.
The company's platform, OpenBlue, enables buildings to communicate and learn from their environment.
An example given is a university auditorium adjusting air conditioning based on weather and attendance, with sustainability being a priority.
Al-Shaikh emphasized the importance of making buildings sustainable to reduce CO2 emissions, as 40% of all emissions come from buildings.
This is crucial for Saudi Arabia, which aims to be carbon neutral by 2060, and the company's goal is to help achieve this objective by making buildings as sustainable as possible.
(Arab News Japan)
Translation:
Translated by AI
