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We are two wholly Saudi companies, entirely owned and managed by Riyadh International Catering Corporation and Reza Food Services Company. We affirm that all our profits belong to these mentioned national companies. McDonald's Corporation has no share in them. The role of the global corporation is limited to granting us the use of the brand, providing us with expertise and knowledge in exchange for annual fees. McDonald's Corporation confirms that these fees entirely return to the shareholders of the global corporation, and none of it goes towards supporting any country or government.
That was an individual action by that franchisee, and it holds no role, connection, or relation to McDonald's Saudi Arabia, McDonald's Corporation, or any other franchisee. McDonald's Corporation has issued a statement confirming this. At McDonald's Saudi Arabia, our responsibility is strictly within the boundaries of our country. We have absolutely no involvement and do not bear any responsibility for the actions of other franchisees beyond the borders of our beloved country.
We strongly emphasize our profound humanitarian solidarity with our brothers and sisters in beloved Palestine. We do not tolerate any compromises on our Arab identity, patriotism, and commitment towards our dear Saudi society and its noble principles and values.
To reaffirm this commitment, we recently announced a donation of 2 million Saudi Riyals from McDonald's Saudi Arabia to contribute to the relief efforts for the people of Gaza, may God be with them.
Absolutely not. None of the colors used in any packaging of McDonald's products worldwide, neither currently nor previously, symbolize any political connotations. Regarding the circulated video of packaging that recently sparked controversy, the packaging was introduced in some markets at the beginning of this year 2023, coinciding with the launch of a new product.
McDonald's uses variously colored packaging among a wide array of other colors, consistently across all McDonald's branches globally, solely for marketing purposes. Presenting it in any other context is incorrect, biased, and misleading.
The evidence is that McDonald's Corporation is a publicly listed company in global stock markets. It discloses all its financial statements, donations, and any financial support to any party in annual basis.
Certainly not, McDonald's Corporationdoes not financially or morally support Israel or any other country or government, in order to safeguard its commercial interests and profitability. As a publicly traded company owned by millions worldwide, including Arabs and Muslims, it does not engage in politics, adhering to absolute neutrality and avoiding adopting any political stances. Any action contrary to this taken by any of its franchises globally is an individual act and does not represent the company in any way. McDonald's Corporation has issued a statement confirming this.
Yes, we at McDonald’s Saudi Arabia are proud of our high-quality Made in Saudi products and our partnership in the Made in Saudi program. We constantly strive to support local suppliers and the national economy.
Yes, we use products made in Saudi Arabia with great pride. High-quality, locally produced vegetables and fruits, burger bread, tortillas, milk, cheese, paper cups, eggs, ketchup, ice cream biscuits, and chicken McWings.