Aramco signs $23.9bn deals for industrial investment program expansion, says CEO

Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Nasser
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Updated 08 September 2021
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Aramco signs $23.9bn deals for industrial investment program expansion, says CEO

RIYADH: Saudi Aramco Namaat Program will enhance sustainability through industrial investments and supply chains, and will enhance sustainability in digital industries, through deals worth SR90 billion ($23.9 billion), CEO Amin Nasser revealed in an interview today.

The value of the 22 memorandums of understanding signed by Aramco and a project agreement within the Namaat program amounted to SR90 billion, he told Al Arabiya. 

These signed deals will contribute to supporting the Namaat Aramco program, which provides the company’s purchase, from global and national investors, great opportunities to participate in Saudi Aramco’s strategy to achieve future growth and sustainability, he said.

The Namaat program enables Aramco’s partners to play a vital role in increasing the added value in the energy and chemicals supply chain, according to Al-Nasser.

“Our partners can benefit from a wide range of financial and infrastructure incentives through the government partner program, and these initiatives will contribute to supporting the Namaat program, and encourage increased investments that enhance the technical and environmental aspects,” he said.

“The Kingdom is developing and changing in various fields, and Saudi Aramco is proud of being a major engine and pillar to enable and support change and development to achieve sustainability and prosperity,” he said.

The sectors targeted by Aramco “will provide great, attractive and rewarding opportunities for all investing parties, and will contribute to the development of an industrial system, a world-class business environment and a competitive supply chain within the Kingdom, in addition to creating jobs, so we encourage other companies to participate,” Al Nasser said.

Aramco announced on Monday plans to expand Namaat, its industrial investment program — signing multiple deals with global companies to build capacity in critical sectors.

The Saudi-listed company said it signed 22 MoUs and a joint venture agreement — all focusing on sustainability, technology, industrial and energy services, and advanced materials.


Closing Bell: Saudi main index closes higher at 10,596 

Updated 23 December 2025
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Closing Bell: Saudi main index closes higher at 10,596 

RIYADH: Saudi equities closed higher on Tuesday, with the Tadawul All Share Index rising 43.59 points, or 0.41 percent, to finish at 10,595.85, supported by broad-based buying and strength in select mid-cap stocks. 

Market breadth was firmly positive, with 170 stocks advancing against 90 decliners, while trading activity saw 161.96 million shares change hands, generating a total value of SR3.39 billion. 

Meanwhile, the MT30 Index closed higher, gaining 6.52 points, or 0.47 percent, to 1,399.11, while the Nomu Parallel Market Index edged marginally lower, slipping 3.33 points, or 0.01 percent, to 23,267.77. 

Among the session’s top gainers, Al Masar Al Shamil Education Co. surged 9.99 percent to close at SR26.20, while Saudi Cable Co. jumped 9.98 percent to SR147.70.  
Cherry Trading Co. rose 4.18 percent to SR25.44, and United Carton Industries Co. advanced 4.09 percent to SR26.46. 

Al Yamamah Steel Industries Co. also posted solid gains, climbing 4.07 percent to end at SR32.70.  

On the downside, Emaar The Economic City led losses, slipping 3.55 percent to SR10.32, followed by Derayah REIT Fund, which fell 2.92 percent to SR5.31. 

Derayah Financial Co. declined 2.13 percent to SR26.62, while United International Holding Co. retreated 1.96 percent to SR155.20, and Gulf Union Alahlia Cooperative Insurance Co. eased 1.92 percent to SR10.70.  

On the announcements front, Red Sea International Co. said it signed a SR202.8 million contract with Webuild S.P.A. to provide integrated facilities management services for the Trojena project at Neom. 

The agreement covers operations and maintenance for the project’s Main Camp and Spike Camp, including accommodation and housekeeping, catering, security, IT and communications, utilities, waste management, fire safety and emergency response, as well as other supporting services.  

The contract runs for two years, with the financial impact expected to begin in the first quarter of 2026. Shares of Red Sea International closed up 0.99 percent at SR34.74. 

Al Moammar Information Systems Co. disclosed that it received an award notification from Humain to design and build a data center dedicated to artificial intelligence technologies, with a total value exceeding 155 percent of the company’s 2024 revenue, inclusive of VAT. 

The contract is expected to be formally signed in February 2026, underscoring the scale of the project and its potential impact on the company’s future revenues.  

MIS shares ended the session 2.82 percent higher at SR156.70, reflecting positive investor sentiment following the announcement.