Matthew Kearns, GWC Group CEO
DOHA: Gulf Warehousing Company (GWC Group), one of the region’s leading logistics groups providing cross-border and integrated logistics solutions, and Meydan Management Services L.L.C-FZ (Meydan Free Zone) have entered into a partnership aimed at simplifying business setup, market entry, and regional expansion for companies establishing operations in the UAE and expanding into Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, and Bahrain.
The partnership positions GWC Group as the go-to logistics provider for businesses in Meydan Free Zone. It brings together Meydan’s business setup and enablement capabilities with the Group’s integrated logistics ecosystem and delivery excellence to provide companies with a more connected path from incorporation to commercial operations.
Matthew Kearns, GWC Group CEO, said: “Logistics is a critical enabler of commerce. This strategic partnership with Meydan Free Zone is about giving businesses a single, end-to-end foundation, from company formation all the way through to customer delivery.
At GWC Group, we work with businesses across all stages of growth and understand the operational challenges that can arise as companies scale. Through this collaboration, GWC Group becomes a trusted partner embedded within the operational models of businesses. We enable them to bring products to market quickly and seamlessly, and focus on growth, while we manage their entire logistics journey from day one.”
Under the partnership, Meydan Free Zone will provide business setup and enablement services, including company incorporation, trade licensing, banking facilitation, visa support, and tax and compliance services. GWC Group will provide freight forwarding, customs clearance, warehousing, fulfilment, last-mile delivery, and technology-powered solutions designed to help businesses reach and scale across more than 40 global online marketplaces through a single platform.
Mohammed Bin Humaidan, Director ‑ Free Zone, Leasing & Licensing at Meydan Free Zone, said: “Businesses today expect more than a licensing solution. They need support that helps them establish their business efficiently, navigate regulatory requirements, and build a strong foundation for growth. That is why we partnered with GWC Group as a leading logistics provider that can help businesses launch and scale their operations with confidence.”
