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Rival Chinese firms launch big push into Saudi delivery market

Both companies are scaling up their operations in the kingdom, establishing warehouses and delivery networks to support their regional growth

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Logo of JD.com is displayed on a smartphone screen with the Saudi Arabian national flag in the background

Two of China’s top e-commerce companies, JD and Meituan, are joining the fray in Saudi Arabia’s booming home delivery market.

JD has launched JoyExpress, a same-day delivery service across the kingdom.

Meituan, meanwhile, is investing $267 million to...