Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Catrion Catering Holding Company has signed a SAR 33 million agreement with Saudi Aramco to provide aviation catering services. The deal further expands Catrion’s footprint in the Kingdom’s fast-growing aviation sector.
Catrion Aramco catering contract strengthens national partnerships
The contract, signed on June 29, 2025, covers in-flight catering services for VIPs and passengers on Aramco Aviation flights operating from King Fahd International Airport in Dammam. It also includes catering for chartered and visiting aircraft and food services at the airport arrival terminal for Aramco flights.
Catrion stated in its Tadawul disclosure on Monday that the contract will run for three calendar years and include an option to extend for an additional two years.
The company expects the agreement to positively impact its financial results starting from the third quarter 2025.
Catrion focuses on growth and Saudi Aramco collaboration
Catrion confirmed that the agreement supports its broader expansion strategy. Specifically, the company aims to strengthen partnerships with major national entities, particularly in Saudi aviation.
This collaboration with Aramco positions Catrion as a key provider of high-quality catering services to one of the Kingdom’s most strategic industries. Furthermore, the agreement reflects growing demand for specialized aviation services and the increasing role of national companies in advancing Vision 2030’s aviation, tourism, and infrastructure development goals.
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Catrion’s SAR 33 million contract with Saudi Aramco extends beyond routine services. It highlights how Saudi Arabia’s aviation and support industries are evolving alongside national infrastructure growth.
The Kingdom’s aviation sector increasingly demands integrated, high-standard services for commercial and specialized operations, including Aramco’s aviation fleet. Catrion’s ability to secure this deal reinforces its position among national providers aligned with Vision 2030’s focus on local capability building.
Moreover, the structured, multi-year agreement with renewal options demonstrates how major Saudi companies approach partnerships with long-term growth in mind. These deals not only support operational excellence but also expand the role of Saudi firms in service industries that global players historically dominated.
Contracts like this reveal expanding opportunities for Saudi businesses as the Kingdom accelerates its aviation, logistics, and tourism sectors. Companies that meet international standards and local requirements are well-positioned to benefit in this evolving market.
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