08:00 AM EDT, 06/16/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Ford Motor ( F ) said Monday it is implementing operational and organizational changes across the Middle East and North Africa, including an expansion of its Riyadh operations in Saudi Arabia.

Among its initiatives is reintegrating North Africa into its regional network and appointing senior leaders.

Appointments include Ramzy Hadi as managing director of Middle East and North Africa, effective June 1.

The company is expanding its Riyadh office to house teams for Saudi Arabia, the Levant, Qatar, and North Africa, the company said.

The company also said it has recently inaugurated a 41,792-square-meter parts distribution center in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.

Ford said its Q1 Middle East sales were 23% higher year-on-year.