Saudi Aramco Tops LinkedIn's List of Top 15 Companies in Saudi Arabia
Date
4/19/2023 3:11:54 AM
(MENAFN) Professional network platform LinkedIn has released its list of the top 15 companies in Saudi Arabia, with Saudi Aramco taking the top spot. Red Sea Global, a hospitality company, came in second, followed by leading telecommunications giant stc. Manufacturing multinational Procter & Gamble ranked fourth, followed by the Kingdom's aviation and airline leader Saudia in fifth place. The rankings were based on nine criteria, including career progression, ability for employees to advance, skills growth, and company stability. LinkedIn also considered external opportunity, company affinity, gender diversity, educational background, and employee presence in the country.
The list of top companies is part of a broader measure of top companies across the region, with Lynn Chouman, managing editor at LinkedIn News Middle East and North Africa, saying that "this year's list is an indication that the world of work is still undergoing enormous change, and it is interesting to see how quickly our markets are evolving with 75 percent new entrants in the 2023 Top Companies lists for the UAE and Saudi Arabia."
Multinational healthcare and health insurance company Bupa ranked sixth on the list, followed by pharmaceutical manufacturing company SPIMACO and financial services provider SAB Alawwal. Other firms ranked in the top 15 included state-owned mining firm Ma'aden, food and beverage company SADAFCO, and the Islamic Development Bank.
The list showcases Saudi Arabia's progress towards diversifying its economy while maintaining its power by having one of the largest companies in the oil and gas space. It also highlights how multinational companies have established their market positions in the Kingdom, making it a regional hub for global leaders.
LinkedIn also revealed the UAE's list of top 15 companies, with Emirates airlines coming out on top, followed by Procter & Gamble and Kearney. The lists demonstrate the importance of these companies in driving economic growth and job opportunities in the region.
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