Since 1978, SAMACO has grown from a single dealership with 14 employees, to the largest chain of Volkswagen /Audi / Porsche dealers in the Middle East with 3 outlets in Jeddah, 3 in Riyadh, and 4 in the Eastern Province, employing over 1,000 staff in the automotive department alone.The Company operates dealerships, sub-dealerships and service centers all over the Arabian Peninsula keeping a fleet of thousands of cars on the road daily. In 2011 the Volkswagen franchise alone saw sales increase over 70% in Saudi Arabia and Audi became the official transporter of the Saudi Competitiveness Forum for 2012.Total sales for all marques combined increased over 100% between 2010 and 2012.