{"id":98415,"date":"2025-09-15T13:38:19","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T10:38:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.standard.ee\/?p=98415"},"modified":"2026-05-25T15:12:56","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T12:12:56","slug":"standard-opened-a-representative-office-in-saudi-arabia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.standard.ee\/en\/standard-opened-a-representative-office-in-saudi-arabia\/","title":{"rendered":"Standard opened a representative office in Saudi Arabia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Estonia\u2019s leading provider of interior solutions, <strong>Standard<\/strong>, has expanded its international presence by opening a new representative office in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1638\" height=\"1092\" src=\"https:\/\/www.standard.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/foto3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.standard.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/foto3.jpg 1638w, https:\/\/www.standard.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/foto3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.standard.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/foto3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.standard.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/foto3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.standard.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/foto3-760x507.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.standard.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/foto3-500x333.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1638px) 100vw, 1638px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Saudi Arabia\u2019s tourism sector is one of the fastest-growing in the world, driven by the country\u2019s Vision 2030 goals and extensive investments in tourism and hospitality infrastructure. By 2030, the country aims to attract nearly <strong>100 million visitors annually<\/strong>, and within the next five years, more than <strong>150,000 new hotel rooms<\/strong> are expected to be added to the market. This creates a unique opportunity for experienced interior partners capable of delivering high-quality and long-lasting solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cStandard has experience in the Saudi Arabian market and the capability to execute top-level interior projects. We see a growing demand for high-quality, sustainable, and functional furnishing solutions that meet international standards. I believe our partnership will contribute to the development of both the hospitality and office sectors in Saudi Arabia,\u201d said <strong>Abdullah Alsayel<\/strong>, Standard\u2019s Regional Business Manager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI am pleased that we have found capable local partners with strong networks, with whom we can jointly contribute to the growth of Saudi Arabia\u2019s hospitality and interior sectors. Opening the representative office in Riyadh is an important step for our company to be closer to clients and provide the best service,\u201d said <strong>Jonatan Karjus<\/strong>, Chairman of the Management Board of Standard. \u201cSince a large part of our supply chain is based in Estonia, Standard\u2019s presence in the market also creates additional business and cooperation opportunities for other Estonian furniture companies.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1638\" height=\"1092\" src=\"https:\/\/www.standard.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/foto2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.standard.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/foto2.jpg 1638w, https:\/\/www.standard.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/foto2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.standard.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/foto2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.standard.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/foto2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.standard.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/foto2-760x507.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.standard.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/foto2-500x333.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1638px) 100vw, 1638px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The opening of Standard\u2019s representative office in Saudi Arabia was ceremonially carried out by Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna. The event was also attended by representatives of several architecture firms and real estate developers operating in Saudi Arabia. In addition to office and custom furniture produced by Standard, solutions by Marmi Futerno in the field of stone processing were introduced, as well as seating furniture from Tarmeko.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the past ten years, Standard has furnished <strong>seven hotels<\/strong> in the GCC region. Beyond the hotel sector, the company has also established a strong position in furnishing offices \u2013 in 2025, Standard furnished the Riyadh office of an international technology corporation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>AS Standard<\/strong> is an 80-year-old furniture manufacturer focusing on furnishing business environments both in Estonia and internationally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Estonia\u2019s leading provider of interior solutions, Standard, has expanded its international presence by opening a new representative office in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia\u2019s tourism sector is one of the fastest-growing in the world, driven by the country\u2019s Vision 2030 goals and extensive investments in tourism and hospitality infrastructure. 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