JEDDAH: In a defining moment for the travel and tourism industry, Rawabi Tours and Travels inaugurated its new office in Sharafiya, Jeddah, in the presence of an eminent gathering of dignitaries, business leaders, community representatives, and members of the expatriate fraternity. The landmark expansion reflects the company’s steady ascent as a trusted travel partner and reinforces its strategic vision of evolving into a globally recognised travel management enterprise, further consolidating its presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The office was formally inaugurated by Panakkad Sadiqali Shihab Thangal, President of the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), whose presence lent exceptional distinction to the occasion and drew an enthusiastic gathering of well-wishers. The celebrations later continued at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Jeddah, where the company’s state-of-the-art Online Booking Portal was officially launched by renowned businessman Banda Ali Reda. In a symbolic commencement of the digital platform, the inaugural travel ticket was ceremonially presented by Thangal to P. A. Abdurahiman, the perspicacious Managing Director of Shifa Jeddah Polyclinic.
Addressing the gathering, Abdul Sathar, Chairman and Managing Director of Rawabi Tours and Travels, reiterated the company’s unwavering commitment to providing comprehensive, dependable, and customer-centric travel solutions across India, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. He said Rawabi’s enduring success stems from its determination to go above and beyond in anticipating customer needs and delivering service that consistently exceeds expectations.
He also lifted the curtain on Rawabi’s ambitious expansion roadmap, outlining a future driven by innovation, operational excellence, technological advancement, and an uncompromising dedication to customer satisfaction.
He observed that the inauguration of the Jeddah office, together with the launch of the online booking platform, represents another defining chapter in Rawabi’s remarkable journey towards strengthening its global footprint while making travel more seamless, accessible, and convenient for customers worldwide.
Established on December 9, 2012, Rawabi Tours and Travels has grown into one of the region’s professionally managed travel enterprises, offering an extensive portfolio of services for individual travellers, families, corporate clients, and pilgrims. Headquartered in Calicut, India, with established operations in Bangalore and Dubai, the company’s latest expansion into Jeddah further enhances its regional presence and underscores its aspiration to become a trusted international travel partner for expatriates and global travellers alike.
Driven by a vision to emerge as a globally trusted travel management company, Rawabi continues to embrace technology-driven innovation and customer-focused solutions while promoting tourism and meaningful cultural exchange. Through service excellence, digital transformation, and enduring partnerships, the company remains committed to creating lasting value for its customers, employees, business associates, and the wider community.
Adding another feather to its cap, the occasion also witnessed the unveiling of Rawabi’s corporate website by Sheikh Majid Al Sumeri, Head of the Gold Association, Jeddah. Pradeesh Menon, Chief Executive Officer of Rawabi Travels, delivered the welcome address. The function was attended by prominent community leader V. P. Mohamed Ali, representatives of KMCC and OICC, media personalities, business leaders, and several distinguished guests. Chairman Abdul Sathar was accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Razeena, and their son, Rihan. While the office inauguration took place at the new Sharafiya branch, the official celebrations and felicitation ceremony were held at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel.
The overwhelming public response and the presence of an illustrious gathering of dignitaries stood as a powerful testament to the confidence, goodwill, and credibility that Rawabi Tours and Travels has cultivated within the expatriate community over the years. It was a celebration that left the Rawabi family on cloud nine, commemorating yet another landmark achievement in a journey defined by vision, resilience, and service excellence.
More than the inauguration of a new office, the event signified the dawn of a new era for Rawabi Tours and Travels. By seamlessly blending technological innovation with uncompromising customer service, the company has once again reaffirmed its position as a forward-looking leader in the travel and tourism industry, poised to set new benchmarks in excellence on the regional and global stage.
M Siraj
About The Author
