Status: APPROVED.
Valid copies of Zakat and Value Added Tax (VAT) certificates. aramco approved 2021
In recent years, Aramco has taken steps to localize its operations and supply chain, with a focus on developing Saudi Arabia's domestic industries and workforce. The company's efforts to increase localization and investment in the kingdom are aligned with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, a comprehensive plan to diversify the country's economy and reduce its dependence on oil exports. Status: APPROVED
In 2021, Aramco added a specific clause regarding . To be approved, vendors had to provide a "Resilience Plan" demonstrating they could maintain spare parts and logistics despite global lockdowns. This weeded out "brokers" who relied on single-source, cross-border logistics. aramco approved 2021