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"Al Fanar".. Between Localization and Boosting Local Content

At this stage, the role of companies is no longer measured by their presence, but by their ability to create a tangible economic impact by enhancing the resilience of the national economy and value chains, especially in strategic sectors such as energy and infrastructure, where performance is directly linked to the stability and sustainability of growth.

With the accelerating challenges in global supply chains and labor market transformations, the role of the private sector has become more profound, not only as a contributor but as a key partner in supporting economic stability and enhancing the readiness of vital sectors to face changes.

In this context, Al Fanar represents an advanced national model in turning challenges into opportunities by developing local content, enhancing industrial capabilities, and improving supply chain efficiency, benefiting from the continuous support of the wise leadership – may God preserve them – and the strategic directions led by His Highness the Crown Prince.

In the file of localization, Al Fanar starts from a firm conviction that investing in people is the foundation. Therefore, localization was not just a commitment but a sustainable strategic path, as the company works to empower national cadres and qualify them to work in advanced engineering and industrial sectors, achieving growing localization rates and employing national competencies in various specialties.

The empowerment of women within the work system is one of the most prominent features of this transformation, as it directly contributes to enhancing diversity and raising the efficiency of the work environment, in addition to enabling female competencies to actively participate in industrial and engineering operations, reflecting a true shift towards a more inclusive and productive work environment.

Through specialized training programs linked to market needs, Al Fanar continues to develop national competencies and qualify cadres capable of bridging the gap between education and practical application, enhancing the readiness of the labor market in vital sectors.

In the engineering services side, Al Fanar plays a pivotal role in supporting the continuity of vital assets by providing integrated solutions including testing, operation, maintenance, and asset management, according to the highest standards of operational readiness around the clock, contributing to raising operational reliability and enhancing the reliability and efficiency of the energy system.

As for the manufacturing sector, it is one of the strategic engines of the national economy, as Al Fanar contributes through its industrial capabilities to reducing dependence on imports, raising the percentage of local content, and securing the needs of major projects efficiently and sustainably, enhancing the economy's resilience and limiting the impact of global fluctuations.

This impact extends to enhancing added value within the national economy by localizing industries, transferring knowledge, and supporting local supply chains, contributing to raising the Kingdom's competitiveness regionally and globally.

What Al Fanar is doing today is not a temporary response, but a continuous work approach based on clear pillars: real localization, advanced engineering services, and effective national industry… These are the foundations on which a strong and sustainable economy is built.