Bupa Arabia achieves over 70% Saudization rate

Tariq Alamoudi, chief human resources officer, Bupa Arabia
Updated 16 May 2018
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Bupa Arabia achieves over 70% Saudization rate

  • Bupa Arabia achieves over 70% Saudization rate

As part of  efforts to maintain a healthy and productive working environment, Bupa Arabia for Cooperative Insurance has retained a competent workforce of Saudis at its work place to enhance  productivity.

The company is following   the direction of Saudi Vision 2030, aimed at employing Saudi nationals and promising them sustainable and stable careers.

Tariq Alamoudi, chief human resources officer at Bupa Arabia, said: “We have managed to increase our Saudization rates at Bupa Arabia to exceed 70 percent. It gives us great pleasure to empower Saudi talents at the company. We are firm believers in the Saudization of our workforce, which stands as solid foundations for our strategic plans. Bupa Arabia will continue to employ local talents in light of its significant development and growth across all clients and offered services.”

He  added: “We at Bupa Arabia have been successful in attracting Saudi talents from all around the Kingdom ... we also stress several training programs and courses to equip them with the right skills as well as develop their knowledge … moreover, we invest in employees who assume top managerial positions to set them on the right track toward becoming successful leaders.”

It is vital for the company’s progress that it  employs Saudi women as a key pillar of its workforce, said Alamoudi.

Bupa Arabia, he explained, is considered one of the leading companies that attract women, who currently represent 35 percent of their total workforce. “We focus on providing an independent work environment for women to create a positive work-life balance. Bupa Arabia also offers many distinct services, such as the in-house gym, nursery, lenient working hours for women and increasing maternity leave — to mention a few.”


Alfanar Engineering Services names Amer Al Ajmi CEO

Updated 26 December 2025
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Alfanar Engineering Services names Amer Al Ajmi CEO

Alfanar Engineering Services, a division of Alfanar Projects, has appointed Eng. Amer Al Ajmi as chief executive officer, signaling a new phase of growth and innovation for the company.

The appointment underscores Alfanar’s commitment to strengthening its role as a trusted partner in Saudi Arabia’s energy and infrastructure sectors.

Al Ajmi brings more than 25 years of experience in engineering, energy and international business. His vision focuses on engineering excellence, digital transformation and sustainability. Under his leadership, the company aims to expand its contribution to the Kingdom’s industrial and infrastructure development while supporting a more sustainable energy future.

Alfanar Engineering Services provides integrated technical solutions to the Kingdom’s energy, infrastructure, private and government sectors. Its core business lines include motor and generator repair and rewinding, power services, testing and calibration, and technical and engineering training.

The company maintains a strong presence through regional offices across major Saudi cities, supported by a 24/7 engineering team that ensures uninterrupted operations and service availability nationwide.

At the center of its operations is Alfanar Technical Services, one of the largest specialized facilities in the region for repair, rewinding and maintenance of electrical equipment, including transformers, generators and motors. The company serves energy, oil, petrochemical and mining industries, as well as critical infrastructure such as hotels, hospitals and public utilities.

Alfanar operates three advanced facilities in Jubail and Riyadh, covering more than 200,000 square meters, with an expansion underway in Yanbu to meet growing demand driven by the Kingdom’s industrial transformation.

“Leading Alfanar Engineering Services is both an honor and a responsibility,” Al Ajmi said. “Our focus is on building a sustainable and technologically advanced future where our people, innovation and expertise deliver long-term impact across every sector we serve.”