Hong Kong-based on-demand delivery platform Lalamove has launched its services in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking, it says, a new milestone in the company’s global expansion journey and a key step in expanding across the Middle East.

The platform, founded in Hong Kong in 2013, leverages, it points out, innovative technology to instantly connect users with driver partners and a wide fleet of vehicles. This system enhances small and medium-sized enterprise ( SME ) operations by reducing logistical costs and driving growth through reliable and flexible delivery services. Simultaneously, it offers driver partners the chance to earn additional income, enjoy flexible schedules and thrive within a supportive network.

With over 1.7 million SMEs powering Saudi Arabia’s economic diversification, the platform, it shares, is committed to supporting their growth with affordable, flexible and reliable delivery solutions.

The platform enables instant bookings via its app for seamless system connectivity, with a variety of vehicle options – from sedans for small parcels to vans, pickup trucks and 4-tonne Dynas for larger items. Features like multi-stop orders and real-time tracking further streamline complex logistics and reduce costs, enabling SMEs to focus on expanding their businesses.

This strategic expansion follows the company’s successful entry into Dubai in 2025 and its official launch in Berlin in May, demonstrating its instant delivery solutions’ benefit to users by reducing their delivery times and costs.

In Saudi Arabia, the launch advances Vision 2030 goals by accelerating non-oil economic diversification and attracting foreign direct investment into the logistics and technology ecosystem.

It also aligns with the National Transport and Logistics Strategy, which aims to position the country as a leading global logistics hub by enhancing connectivity, fostering private-sector growth and promoting innovation across supply chains and last-mile delivery.

“Saudi Arabia stands as a vital global trade hub, connecting Asia, Europe and Africa with unparalleled potential,” adds Paul Loo, the platform’s chief operating officer. “We are thrilled to bring our proven logistics platform to Riyadh, adapted to the unique dynamics of this transformative market.”