JD.com is taking its fierce competition with Meituan global, this time setting up shop in Saudi Arabia with a new express delivery service called JoyExpress. The service promises same-day or next-day delivery across most of the country, marking JD.com’s latest move to expand its logistics network in the Middle East.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about faster deliveries in Saudi Arabia—it’s another chess move in the high-stakes rivalry between China’s biggest e-commerce and delivery players. JD.com’s push into the Middle East signals its ambition to grow beyond China while keeping pressure on competitors like Meituan. For consumers, it could mean quicker deliveries, but for the industry, it’s a sign of how aggressively these giants are battling for global market share.