PepsiCo opens regional headquarters in Riyadh, unveils $8m R&D center

PepsiCo opens regional headquarters in Riyadh, unveils $8m R&D center

RIYADH: Global beverage giant PepsiCo has opened its new Middle East regional headquarters in Riyadh’s King Abdullah Financial District, reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to the region. Spanning 2,800 sq. m, the state-of-the-art facility will accommodate more than 150 employees and serve as a central hub for PepsiCo’s operations across the Middle East.

PepsiCo opens regional headquarters in Riyadh's KAFD

PepsiCo's operations span 86 locations across the Kingdom, generating over 9,000 job opportunities in collaboration with its packaging partners

MEPCO Breaks Ground on PM5, Doubling Capacity and Pioneering High-Quality Paper Production in the Middle East - Packaging MEA

The Middle East Paper Company (MEPCO), a leading player in Saudi Arabia’s paper manufacturing industry, has laid the foundation for its fifth paper machine (PM5), the largest of its kind in the Middle East. The new line marks a major milestone in MEPCO’s strategic growth plan, set to double the company’s production capacity

Riyadh, April 21, 2025 – PepsiCo inaugurated its new Middle East headquarters in King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) in Riyadh. The 2,800-square-meter headquarters accommodates more than 150 employees. This move reflects PepsiCo’s ongoing commitment to expanding its presence and strengthening its pivotal role in supporting the Kingdom’s and the region’s economies. The opening ceremony was attended by a number of government officials, along w…

PepsiCo to open Saudi research centre for Arab tastes

R&D facility in Riyadh to cost $8m Products ‘with Arab flavours’ Targets largest regional market PepsiCo has said it plans to open a research and development facility in Saudi Arabia focused on developing new products for Middle Eastern consumers. At a cost of SAR30 million ($8 million), the centre will be the largest of its kind in the Gulf region and located in Riyadh, the US company said as it opened a new office in the Saudi capital. The fac…