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Shaping the Future Workplace: Humanscale’s Commitment to Saudi Arabia Vision 2030

Driving innovation, local assembly, and healthier workplaces in alignment with Vision 2030

Humanscale, a global leader in ergonomic and sustainable workplace solutions, is deepening its footprint in Saudi Arabia through a strategic partnership with Al Juraid, a renowned local provider of high-quality workplace solutions. This collaboration is more than a business expansion, it represents a commitment to the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, aligning innovation, human-centred design, and local industry development.

At the heart of this initiative is a bold investment in local assembly. Beginning with the Liberty chair and soon expanding to the Freedom and World chairs, every locally assembled product proudly carries the ‘Saudi Made’ stamp. By bringing production closer to the end user, Humanscale ensures faster delivery, enhanced responsiveness, and the creation of meaningful employment opportunities in the Kingdom. The move also reflects a dedication to knowledge transfer, strengthening local capabilities while maintaining the highest global design and ergonomic standards.

Complementing this effort, Humanscale has unveiled its presence at Al Juraid’s flagship showroom in Riyadh’s prestigious King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD). This permanent space allows architects, designers, and corporate clients to experience Humanscale’s full range of ergonomic seating, sit/stand solutions, and sustainable workspace innovations firsthand. Every element of the showroom reflects the company’s philosophy of human-centred design, demonstrating how thoughtfully designed furniture can enhance comfort, productivity, and well-being in the workplace.

Supporting this physical presence is Humanscale’s continued thought leadership in the region. Renowned ergonomics expert Dr. Alan Hedge recently conducted a series of talks and interviews across Riyadh and Dammam, educating industry leaders on workplace wellness, human-centred design, and the science behind healthier, more productive work environments. Meanwhile, Almaha Tahlawi, Humanscale’s Brand & Sustainability Ambassador in Riyadh, leverages her expertise in the Saudi market to bridge global design vision with local execution, ensuring that ergonomic and sustainable solutions reach workplaces throughout the Kingdom.

The partnership with Al Juraid and the commitment to local assembly are not merely strategic moves, they are part of a broader vision for workplace transformation in Saudi Arabia. By combining global innovation with local craftsmanship, Humanscale is helping to set new standards for office design, providing workplaces that are not only functional but inspiring, health-focused, and sustainable.

This approach aligns seamlessly with Vision 2030, which emphasises the growth of local industry, knowledge transfer, and sustainable development. Humanscale’s expansion in the Kingdom is a testament to the potential of combining international expertise with domestic capability. It reflects a belief that the future of workspaces lies in thoughtful design that empowers people, supports productivity, and enhances well-being, all while contributing to the economic and industrial growth of Saudi Arabia.

Through strategic partnerships, local assembly, and design-driven expertise, Humanscale is shaping the future of workplaces in Saudi Arabia.

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