Riyadh: The Local Content and Government Procurement Authority, known as LCGPA, honored 27 winners at the fourth Local Content Award in Riyadh.

The event was held under the theme “Applauding Your Impact.” It was sponsored by Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef, who is also Chairman of LCGPA’s Board of Directors.

Senior officials, government leaders, private companies, non-profit groups, and guests from many sectors attended the ceremony.

The award was created to encourage groups and people in Saudi Arabia to support local content. This means buying more local goods, using local services, creating local jobs, and helping money stay inside the Kingdom.

LCGPA said the award helps government bodies, private companies, state-owned firms, non-profit groups, and individuals follow better ways to support the Saudi economy.

During the event, Alkhorayef said local content in government purchasing has grown strongly. It rose from 28 percent in 2018 to more than 51 percent by the end of 2025.

He said this shows that government and private groups are now spending more money inside Saudi Arabia. This helps build a stronger and more stable economy.

Alkhorayef also said LCGPA has used new plans and tools to support local content. Since the Industry Localization and Knowledge Transfer Agreements method started, nearly 80 agreements have been signed by the end of 2025. These agreements are worth more than SAR18 billion.

The number of applicants for the Local Content Award also grew by more than 131 percent compared with the last edition. LCGPA said this shows that more groups now understand the value of local content.

This year’s award included 22 awards and 5 honorary certificates. Two new tracks were also added for the non-profit sector. This was done to recognize the role of non-profit groups in helping society and the economy.

Winners in government entities

• In the Excellence in Local Content for High-Spending Entities track, the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority won first place.
• The Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services came second, while the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development came third.
• In the Excellence in Local Content for Medium and Low-Spending Entities track, the Roads General Authority won first place.
• The Ministry of Energy came second, and the Saudi Ports Authority, also known as Mawani, came third.

Winners in state-owned companies

In the State-Owned Companies path, stc Group won the Excellence Award for Local Content Preference. Matarat Holding came second, while the National Water Company came third. This category looks at how well state-owned companies support local content in their work and buying plans.

Winners in the private sector

• The Private Sector path included 13 awards for large companies and small and medium businesses.
• In the Large Enterprises track, Advanced Telecommunications Solutions and Services Company won in the Telecommunications and IT Services Group.
• Nasser Manea Al-Khelaiwi Company won in the Construction, Maintenance, Cleaning and Operations Group.
• Sawater Al-Himaya for Security Guards Company won in the General Services Group.
• Al Arabia for Outdoor Advertising won in the Financial, Consulting and Professional Services Group.
• International Maritime Industries won in the Manufacturing and Mining Group.
• Saudi Electricity Company won in the Energy and Water Group.
• In the Small and Medium Enterprises track, Al Nass Al Moshafar Cybersecurity Company won in the Telecommunications and IT Services Group.
• Saudi Facilities Management Company won in the Construction, Maintenance, Cleaning and Operations Group.
• Sharq Driving School won in the General Services Group.
• Saudi Tech Engineering Consultants won in the Financial, Consulting and Professional Services Group.
• INTRA Defense Technologies won in the Manufacturing and Mining Group.
• ACWA Power won in the Energy and Water Group.
• Fal Law Firm received an honorary certificate for recording the highest rise in local content percentage.

Winners in the non-profit sector

In the Non-Profit Sector path, Nusuk Foundation for Hajj and Umrah won the Excellence Award for Local Content for private foundations. Tawafuq Association won the Excellence Award for Local Content for charitable organizations.

Winners in the individuals path

The Individuals path honored people who helped spread awareness about local content and its value for the Saudi economy.

• Hattan Tashkandi won first place.
• Yara Al-Shahri won second place.
• Yousef Al-Mazeed won third place.

Event sponsors and partners

The ceremony was sponsored by Ceer and ASAS Company. King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center, known as KAPSARC, joined the event as a Success Partner. LCGPA said the award has grown over the years. Since it began, more than 90 winners have been honored. The authority said this has helped increase competition and encourage more groups and people to support local content in Saudi Arabia.