Saudia Cargo transports electric cars to Ad Diriyah for Formula E championship
December 11, 2018: Saudia Cargo helped bring the Saudia Airlines sponsored FIA’s Formula E championship to Riyadh. Saudia is sponsoring the season opening race for the ABB FIA Formula E Championship that will be held in the historic city of Ad Diriyah, located on the outskirts of Riyadh, from 13-15 of December

December 11, 2018: Saudia Cargo helped bring the Saudia Airlines sponsored FIA’s Formula E championship to Riyadh. Saudia is sponsoring the season opening race for the ABB FIA Formula E Championship that will be held in the historic city of Ad Diriyah, located on the outskirts of Riyadh, from 13-15 of December.
The cars, spares and the various equipment were carried from several European destinations into King Khalid Airport in Riyadh, a total of 58 cars aboard several aircraft with a combined load exceeding 220 tonnes.
These heavy loads were carried for the 2018 Saudia Ad Diriyah E-Prix. Formula E, officially the ABB FIA Formula E Championship, is a class of auto racing that uses only electric-powered cars. Inspired by innovation, this race utilises eco-friendly electric energy, moreover, it offers the amazing excitement of track racing. The inaugural championship started in Beijing in September 2014, and it tours the most iconic cities around the world, such as New York, Paris, Hong Kong.
Coming in line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, the three-day festival provides a wide variety of entertainment activities, from the Formula-E races to live musical live performances to the Allianz E-Village, an area full of innovative electric cars and gaming platforms, providing an excellent opportunity for fans and families to discover the world of Formula E.
Earlier in the year, Saudia Cargo carried all the equipment of the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) event to the Kingdom for the ‘Crown Jewel’ tournament and transported two satellites from Riyadh to Shanghai. Further, ground handling took a special care facilitating the delivery of the valuable authentic Russian portrait by Wassily Kandinsky which was displayed in the future investment initiative in Riyadh.
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