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SABIC's operations and investments in Saudi Arabia drive economic, industrial, and social impact, reflecting our integral role in the national economy.
Since 2017, SABIC has operated a vibrant “Local Content” program that is supporting downstream industries, developing local industrial capabilities, and driving innovation across the Saudi value chain. Taking an active role in the Saudi Vision 2030 agenda through flagship platforms, such as NUSANED™, Nusaned Investment™, and the Home of Innovation™ (HoI), our programs enable local companies to become commercially viable businesses and to domestically produce and supply certain goods and services which were previously imported.
Key metrics
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SAR 1.2 Bn.
Estimated GDP impact in 2025 (US$ 320 Mn.)
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SAR 22.3 Bn.
Estimated GDP impact since 2018 (US$ 6 Bn.)
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3,300+
Jobs enabled in 2025
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45,000+
Jobs enabled since 2018
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SAR 12.7 Bn.
Local spend on goods and services in 2025 (US$ 3.4 Bn.)
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56.4%
Local Content score
Advancing localization and supply chain resilience
SABIC improved its year-on-year audited “Local Content Score” – awarded by Saudi Arabia's Local Content and Government Procurement Authority – by 17% to reach 56.4% for the fiscal year 2024, reflecting sustained effort to embed localization into our procurement and supplier strategies. Local content requirements were integrated into 44 contracts, generating SAR 1.46 Bn. in domestic economic value. Targeted efforts further redirected SAR 136.7 Mn. to Saudi manufacturers across 19 strategic value pools, highlighting SABIC's role in strengthening local industries and mitigating import dependence.
Creating economic value
More than 300 companies have now graduated through NUSANED™ since 2018, reflecting the sustained depth of SABIC's national industrial ecosystem. Ninety of these manufacturers reached full-scale production, supplying Saudi Arabia with downstream goods – from medical devices and automotive components to heavy machinery – effectively replacing imports with national products.
Progress within Nusaned Investment™
During 2025, the portfolio size surpassed SAR 1 Bn., reflecting a 71% increase in the total value of the portfolio companies. Portfolio diversification continued with Fund II to unlock new investment opportunities in strategic sectors such as agriculture, medical supplies, and lab testing. Nusaned InvestmentTM deployed SAR 85.3 Mn. through investment agreements with GCC Lab, AMC, ISOCO, and Mowreq, its highest annual deployment to date.
Strengthening the innovation ecosystem
The Home of Innovation™ (HoI) program strengthened its external positioning, deepened internal synergies, accelerated commercialization activities, and operated a world-class innovation experience center. Four specialized workshops were hosted at the Riyadh Techno Valley facility, connecting global technology providers with leading industry players to advance collaboration and deployment.
HoI also expanded its global and domestic partnerships, signing three new strategic agreements during the year and through the platform, 16 new technologies were onboarded by SABIC targeting priority sectors under the national industrial strategy, including building and construction, health and medical, desalination, sports industries, and consumer goods.
HoI also expanded its global and domestic partnerships, signing three new strategic agreements during the year and through the platform, 16 new technologies were onboarded by SABIC targeting priority sectors under the national industrial strategy, including building and construction, health and medical, desalination, sports industries, and consumer goods.
Contributing to the development of Saudi Arabia's workforce
Through the WAAD National Training Initiative, we exceeded our initial pledge, providing substantial further training and employment opportunities for young Saudis. Through our SABIC Academy, we also helped to advance leadership capabilities in the public sector, by collaborating with over 35 government entities and delivering more than 5,200 hours of learning to over 220 government leaders through eight structured courses.
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| 94% Local hiring (Saudization) |
1+ Mn. Training opportunities delivered to Saudi nationals through the WAAD National Training initiative since its inception |
Strategic milestones and recognition
SABIC was awarded the Local Content Certificate, based on its 2024 financial statements, from the Local Content and Government Procurement Authority, affirming the strength and credibility of the NUSANED™ initiative.
We participated in several national initiatives to advance localization and local content collaboration and support the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, including:
- NUWATIN business gathering sponsored by Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Energy.
- BIBAN and JADEER initiative, reinforcing our role in advancing localization and enabling SME participation in the industrial sector.
- Opening ceremonies for local factories that graduated from the NUSANED™ program, such as the Elsewedy Electric factory and Rotork Saudi Arabia Limited.
Outlook
SABIC set Local Content strategic targets through 2040, establishing a long-term framework aligned with national development priorities and Saudi Vision 2030. Going forward, the company will continue to align its local content initiatives with the Saudi National Industrial Strategy, in coordination with relevant government and regulatory bodies. Efforts will focus on strengthening value-chain linkages, supporting ecosystem participation, and scaling technologies with demonstrated industrial and economic impact.
Read more about our local content initiatives.
Read more about our local content initiatives.
Disclaimer: This abridged interactive version of the SABIC Integrated Annual Report 2025 is based on the original PDF report published on this website. In case of any discrepancy, the original PDF report will prevail.