"Empowering Saudi Arabia: A Roadmap for Local Content and Economic Growth"
In Saudi Arabia, the promotion of local content involves ambitious targets set by the government to increase the presence of Saudi nationals and businesses across industries. In the oil and gas sector, for instance, the In-Kingdom Total Value Add (IKTVA) program was launched by Saudi Aramco in 2015. It aimed to reach a target of 70% local content by 2021. This initiative was designed to encourage local production and job creation within the Kingdom.
Through IKTVA, Saudi Aramco incentivized its suppliers to increase local content in their operations. Companies were required to meet specific local content percentages to qualify for contracts, fostering the development of local industries and talent. By 2021, Saudi Aramco reported that the IKTVA program had made significant strides, achieving an average of 58% local content across its supply chain.
Moreover, Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia's comprehensive blueprint for economic diversification, emphasizes increasing the private sector's contribution to the GDP from 40% to 65%. This includes a focus on sectors beyond oil and gas, such as manufacturing, tourism, and technology, further boosting opportunities for local businesses and talent.
Overall, these initiatives underscore the concerted efforts of the Saudi government to reduce dependency on oil revenues, stimulate economic growth, and create sustainable employment opportunities for its citizens.
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1moVery promising!