BAE Systems Saudi Arabia has won a Ministry of Labor Award for Excellence for training and development programs and proud of the productivity of its Saudi employees.
“We provide our Saudi employees with detailed training and support to assist their professional advancement and to help them carry out their duties,” Mohammed Al-Azwari, human resources vice president, said in a statement.
The has also helped the company win the Prince Naif Award for Saudization.
He added: “Our Saudization percentage is now 62 percent, a figure, which will only increase and that the company's commitment was recognized when we won the Prince Naif Award for Saudization in 2011.”
“BAE Systems Saudi Arabia has a long-term relationship with the Kingdom stretching back more than 40 years and is the largest domestic defense supplier in the Kingdom, designing, integrating, and maintaining systems for the government,” he said.
Quoting an Oxford Economics Report on BAE Systems Saudi Arabia, he said that the company's employees’ labor productivity was 2.42 times higher than the national average for the Kingdom.
“This is equivalent to a gross value added of SR 617,121 per employee,” Al-Azwari said.
Oxford Economics is the world leader in global forecasting and quantitative analysis for business and government and it compiled an Economic Impact Study on BAE Systems in Saudi Arabia for 2012.
In 2012, the company had 5,513 employees, of which 57 percent were Saudi nationals, an increase of 19 percent since 1999, and 62 percent of these were employed in highly-skilled positions.
Top marks for Saudi staff of BAE Systems
Top marks for Saudi staff of BAE Systems
LuLu expands specialty coffee footprint in KSA with Sulalat
LuLu Group has signed a landmark MoU with Sulalat Coffee during the 5th edition of World of Coffee Dubai trade show. This exclusive retail partnership is designed to enhance the specialty coffee offerings across LuLu Hypermarkets in Saudi Arabia, meeting the growing demand for premium coffee experiences within the region.
The agreement was signed by Mohamed Haris, director, Saudi Arabia, LuLu Group, and Abdulelah Al-Murqi, marketing director, Sulalat Coffee. Through this collaboration, LuLu Group will provide a dedicated platform for Sulalat’s specialty-grade beans, which are globally sourced and roasted in Riyadh. This initiative ensures that world-class coffee quality, previously reserved for niche aficionados, is now readily accessible to coffee lovers throughout the Kingdom.
By partnering with Sulalat Coffee, LuLu Group is integrating artisanal expertise with large-scale retail excellence. Sulalat has been a pioneer in the specialty coffee movement in the region, and this partnership allows LuLu to showcase unique varieties and professional-grade roasting. The collaboration reflects a shared vision to celebrate the thriving local coffee culture and deliver an unparalleled selection of premium products to everyday consumers.
In alignment with Saudi Vision 2030, this partnership reinforces LuLu Group’s commitment to empowering homegrown brands and fostering economic diversification within the Kingdom. By providing a global stage for local excellence at events like World of Coffee Dubai, LuLu continues to support the growth of a vibrant private sector and a sustainable retail ecosystem.
As the premier platform for the industry, World of Coffee Dubai 2026 highlights the rapid growth and innovation within the regional coffee scene. With the event attracting more than 17,000 visitors and hundreds of global exhibitors, it provides a vital stage for industry leaders to connect.
