LinkedIn Top Companies 2025: The 15 best workplaces to grow your career in Saudi Arabia

Professionals are navigating constant shifts — from artificial intelligence reshaping the workplace to standing out in an increasingly competitive regional job market. And LinkedIn data shows that the skills used in jobs will change by 70% in the next five years, indicating that more shifts are yet to come. 

But amid this uncertainty, over half of professionals globally say they are open to pivoting into a new role or industry, and a quarter plan to learn new skills to make it happen. In Saudi Arabia, nearly 75% of professionals are planning to seek new career opportunities this year, according to a LinkedIn survey. As jobseekers strive to stay ahead, it’s no longer just about finding a job – it will be increasingly important to find a workplace that fuels continuous learning and long-term growth. 

That’s where LinkedIn’s fifth annual Top Companies list comes in, highlighting the 15 best workplaces to grow your career in Saudi Arabia entirely based on LinkedIn data, the methodology evaluates companies on various elements of career progression like how employees are upskilling, getting promoted while at the company and more. You can read more about how we compile the list at the bottom of this article.  

The list serves as a resource regardless of what stage you’re at in your career. At each company, you’ll find the top skills, roles and functions in demand. Looking to grow your network? See employees you may know at each company and start a conversation. Ready to start applying? Explore open roles at each company (most of which are currently hiring!) and find your next opportunity. 

Looking to level up? Dig into these LinkedIn Learning courses (which are free for all members until May 7) on career topics like leveraging your transferable skills and digital networking strategies. 

Here are this year’s 15 Top Companies in Saudi Arabia

1. Stc

Stc is the parent company of channels by stc, stc pay , solutions by stc, sirar by stc and others.

Most notable skills: Web Development, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Computer Networking | Most common job titles: Project Manager, Customer Service Representative, Business Analyst | Largest job functions: Information Technology, Customer Success and Support, Sales | About stc: Stc Group is a telecommunication services provider operating in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Kuwait, with a presence in eight international countries. In mid 2024, stc and PIF merged their telecom tower assets, forming MENA’s largest telecom tower company.

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2. Aramco

Aramco is the parent company of SABIC, Petro Rabigh, Yanbu Aramco Sinopec Refining Company (YASREF) Ltd, Aramco Trading Americas (ATA) and others.

Most notable skills: Oil & Gas, Chemical Processing, Fluid Mechanics | Most common job titles: Construction Management Specialist, Administrative Assistant, Maintenance Engineer | Largest job functions: Operations, Engineering, Information Technology | About Aramco: Aramco is one of the world's largest energy and petrochemicals companies, known for being one of the world's largest producers and exporters of oil. The company also invests in refining, distribution, and advanced technologies.

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3. Ernst & Young

Ernst & Young is the parent company of EY-Parthenon, EY Seren and others.

Most notable skills: Tax Accounting, Tax Law, Auditing | Most common job titles: Audit Supervisor, Tax Accountant, Tax Consultant | Largest job functions:  Accounting, Consulting, Business Development | About Ernst & Young: Ernst & Young is a global consulting firm specializing in accounting, tax advisory and transactions services.  

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4. Ceer

Most notable skills: Automotive, Aerospace Engineering, Plastics | Most common job titles: Procurement Specialist, Associate Engineer, Technician | Largest job functions: Engineering, Operations, Information Technology | About Ceer: Ceer is the first Saudi automotive brand to produce electric vehicles in Saudi Arabia; Ceer plans to produce its first electric vehicle by late 2026 from its facility located in King Abdullah Economic City.

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5. Elm Company

Elm Company is the parent company of Saudi Company for Exchanging Digital Information (Tabadul), Asdam Digital Company, and others.

Most notable skills: Web Development, Human Computer Interaction, Artificial Intelligence (AI) | Most common job titles: Software Engineer, Project Manager, Business Analyst | Largest job functions: Engineering, Information Technology, Program and Project Management | About Elm Company: Elm provides digital solutions to support the transition to e-government. Its services include information security, IT solutions, consulting, and digital outsourcing.

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6. Procter & Gamble

Procter & Gamble is the parent company of Crest + Oral B, Gillette, Pampers and others.

Most notable skills: Scientific Computing, Retail, Competitive Strategies | Most common job titles: Production Line Manager | Largest job functions: Operations, Sales, Information Technology | About Procter & Gamble: P&G is one of the world's largest consumer goods companies and a manufacturer of personal care and hygiene brands, such as Braun, Fairy, Head & Shoulders, Oral B, Pantene, Pampers, Tide, and Vicks.

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7. IBM

IBM is the parent company of StepZen, Red Hat, Sentaca, Envizi and others.

Most notable skills: FinTech, Game Development, Artificial Intelligence (AI) | Most common job titles: Software Engineer, Data Specialist, Solutions Architect | Largest job functions: Engineering, Information Technology, Sales | About IBM: IBM is a multinational technology and consulting company. Its product range includes cloud computing, AI solutions, data analytics, cybersecurity and quantum computing.

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8. PwC

PwC is a parent company of Strategy& and others.

Most notable skills: FinTech, Tax Accounting, Economics | Most common job titles: Accounting Associate, Audit Supervisor, Office Associate | Largest job functions: Consulting, Accounting, Finance | About PwC: PwC is a global professional services network offering audit, tax and advisory services. 

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9. Riyad Bank

Riyad Bank is a parent company of Riyad Capital, Jeel, Esnad Alriyad and others.

Most notable skills: Commercial Banking, Capital Markets, Criminal Law | Most common job titles: Business Development Officer, Sales Expert, Customer Service Officer | Largest job functions: Finance, Sales, Customer Success and Support | About Riyad Bank: Riyad Bank offers banking and financial solutions. Its products and services include deposits, credit and investment products, asset management services, and various credit facilities.

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10. King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center (KFSH&RC)

King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center is a parent company of King Fahd National Centre for Children's Cancer, Takhassusi Bio-Medical and others. 

Most notable skills: Oncology, Anesthesiology, Pediatrics | Most common job titles: Registered Nurse, Pharmacist, Administrative Assistant | Largest job functions: Healthcare Services, Operations, Research | About King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center: KFSH&RC is a healthcare, research and education institution. It mainly focuses on research in the field of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, transplant immunology and genetics.

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11. Bupa

Bupa Arabia is the parent company of Bupa TPA and Bupa CareConnect.

Most notable skills: Insurance, Medicine, Dermatology | Most common job titles: Clinical Operations Manager, Account Manager, Salesperson | Largest job functions: Healthcare Services, Sales, Customer Success and Support | About Bupa Arabia: Bupa Arabia is a healthcare insurance provider offering medical cover for companies and large organizations across Saudi Arabia.

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12. MATARAT Holding

Matarat Holding is the parent company of Jedco KSA, Dammam Airports Company (DACO), Riyadh Airports, Cluster2 | تجمع مطارات الثاني  and others.

Most notable skills: Air Traffic Control, Airlines, Air Force | Most common job titles: Business Operations Specialist, Inspector, Customer Service Representative | Largest job functions: Operations, Business Development, Information Technology | About MATARAT Holding: MATARAT Holding oversees the management and development of all 27 civilian airports across the country through its subsidiaries.

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13. SRMG

SRMG is the parent company of Saudi Research & Publishing Company - SRPC, HH Saudi Research and Marketing (UK) Ltd. and others.

Most notable skills: Television, Radio Production, Art History | Most common job titles: Journalist, Editor, Graphic Designer | Largest job functions: Media and Communication, Arts and Design, Marketing | About SRMG: SRMG is the largest integrated publishing company in the Middle East in terms of portfolio diversity. It publishes newspapers and magazines across the region and globally with titles such as Arab News and Asharq Al Awsat. 

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14. Mobily

Mobily is the parent company of National Company for Business Solutions, Holool Aloula (NCBS National Company for Business Solutions) and others

Most notable skills: Telecommunications, Computer Networking, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) | Most common job titles: Salesperson, Customer Service Specialist, Sales Executive | Largest job functions: Sales, Information Technology, Customer Success and Support | About Mobily: Etihad Etisalat Company (Mobily), which provides wireless telecommunications services, is the second largest mobile service operator in Saudi Arabia by subscriber base and market share. It has one of the largest wireless networks by coverage in the kingdom and its services are provided to individuals, business, and telecom carriers.

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15. Siemens

Siemens is the parent company of Mendix, KACO new energy and others.

Most notable skills: Electronic Control Systems, Robotics, Biomedical Engineering | Most common job titles: Project Manager, Construction Management Specialist, Sales Manager| Largest job functions: Engineering, Operations, Program and Project Management | About Siemens: Siemens is a technology company which focuses on automation and digitalization, including solutions for infrastructure, transport, and healthcare.

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You can check out the Top Companies in Australia, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye, UAE, UK and the United States.

Methodology

Our methodology uses LinkedIn data to rank companies based on eight pillars that have been shown to lead to career progression: ability to advance; skills growth; company stability; external opportunity; company affinity; gender diversity; educational background and employee presence in the country. Ability to advance tracks employee promotions within a company and when they move to a new company, based on standardized job titles. Skills growth looks at how employees across the company are gaining skills while employed at the company, using standardized LinkedIn skills. Company stability tracks attrition over the past year, as well as the percentage of employees that stay at the company at least three years. External opportunity looks at Recruiter outreach across employees at the company, signaling demand for workers coming from these companies. Company affinity, which seeks to measure how supportive a company’s culture is, looks at connection volume on LinkedIn among employees, controlled for company size. Gender diversity measures gender parity within a company and its subsidiaries. Educational background examines the variety of educational attainment among employees, from no degree up to Ph.D. levels, reflecting a commitment to recruiting a wide range of professionals. Finally, employee presence in the country looks at the company’s number of employees in the country relative to other companies, as a means of capturing companies that provide a diverse work environment and more opportunities for career advancement and networking. 

To be eligible, companies must have had at least 500 employees in the country as of Dec. 31, 2024. Attrition can be no higher than 10% over the methodology time period, based on LinkedIn data. Similarly, organizations that have had layoffs of 10% or more of their workforce based on corporate announcements or public, reliable sources between Jan. 1, 2024 and the list launch, are not eligible. These decisions are made by the LinkedIn News team based on company statements and/or reputable news outlets. Only parent companies rank on the list; majority-owned subsidiaries and data about those subsidiaries are incorporated into the parent company score. The methodology time frame is Jan. 1, 2024 through Dec. 31, 2024. This analysis represents the world seen through the lens of LinkedIn data, drawn from the anonymized and aggregated profile information of LinkedIn's members around the world.

We exclude all staffing and recruiting firms, educational institutions and government agencies. We also exclude LinkedIn, its parent company Microsoft, Microsoft subsidiaries, and Deloitte, which is Microsoft’s independent third-party auditor, from the list.

About company insights

Company insights were sourced from LinkedIn Talent Insights and include the parent company and majority-owned subsidiaries. Data reflects aggregated public member data from active LinkedIn profiles in the relevant country and includes employee profiles associated with the parent company and majority-owned subsidiaries on LinkedIn. We exclude members who identify as interns or contractors. All insights reflect a 12-month time period looking back from January 2025. Skills data was derived from measuring the most frequent unique skills among a company’s employees, relative to other companies. Most common job titles represent the occupations most common within each company. Largest job function measures the function area most prevalent within each company.

Methodology and insights by: LinkedIn's Economic Graph