Monsha’at, the Kingdom’s General Authority for Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs), has signed a deal with Amazon to launch the tech giant’s Delivery Service Partner program in the country.
The Saudi government aims to establish 30 new startups under the program, and create “hundreds of job opportunities,” according to a release.
“Small and medium enterprises are a key contributor to the national economy, and we at Monsha’at are keen to support and enable this vital sector through several programs, agreements and public-private sector partnerships,” Monsha’at Governor Saleh Al-Rasheed, said.
Under the program, Saudi entrepreneurs will have access to Amazon’s develiery technology, training programs, and discounts on the company’s branded assets including delivery vehicles, uniforms, and insurance schemes.
Saudi nationals with five to 10 years of experience can apply to the program – even without a specific background in delivery services. Amazon aims to bring the program to other parts of the Middle East and North Africa region.
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