In adherence to Halal procedures at all stages, McDonald’s applies strict measures on the level of suppliers and slaughterhouses, whereby:

• All cows and poultry are vegetable fed only.
• Hand slaughtering is the only adopted method; mechanical slaughtering is prohibited.
• All slaughter men are Muslims, known by the Muslim community for their good character and work under supervision of a Muslim supervisor.
• The name of “Allah” is pronounced over animals prior to slaughtering and knives are kept sharp at all times to avoid any torture.

McDonald’s Saudi Arabia is owned and operated by Riyadh International Catering Corporation in the Central, Eastern and Northern regions of Saudi Arabia and Reza Food Services in the Western and Southern regions.

With more than 260 stores, McDonald’s Saudi Arabia employs more than 8800 employees including more than 2000 Saudi nationals. A key contributor to the Kingdom’s economy, McDonald’s supports the development of local suppliers and heavily invests in the employment and training of the local workforce.