Riyadh Cement Plants received a Japanese delegation consisting of members of the Japanese International Cooperation Institute (Jice) and representatives of the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources. The visit aimed to learn about the operation mechanisms of factories in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and exchange expertise between the two parties. Additionally, it sought to evaluate the benefit of the company's trainees and the extent of their application of the methodologies taught during the "Road to Toyota" training program, which was launched by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources in collaboration with the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry last year. The director of Riyadh Cement Plants welcomed the visiting delegation and emphasized that the visit marks an important step towards enhancing cooperation and exchanging knowledge and expertise between the two sides, aiming to develop productive and innovative capacities in the industrial sector. Next, a documentary film was screened, narrating the history of Riyadh Cement and the stages of establishing the production lines that were inaugurated, providing a background on the production period until it reaches the consumer, passing through various manufacturing steps. Following that, safety instructions followed within the factory were reviewed, emphasizing their importance in maintaining the safety of workers and visitors. After the presentation, the delegation was taken on a field tour to closely observe the various operations and equipment used in production within the factory. At the end of the tour, the delegation expressed a positive impression of the visit, praising the advanced and remarkable technologies they saw that reflect the effort put forth within the company’s plants, expressing their satisfaction with the level of industry and the quality of the Saudi product.

In a joyous celebration, the employees of Riyadh Cement Company celebrated the 94th National Day at the company’s headquarters, expressing their pride and appreciation for the nation’s journey. The employees gathered in an atmosphere of joy and loyalty to renew their pledge to the beloved homeland. The celebration began with a speech delivered by the esteemed board member and CEO, Eng. Shoeil Al-Ayed, who emphasized the importance of this precious occasion and the company’s leading role in supporting the comprehensive development journey in the Kingdom. He pointed out that this celebration is a renewal of the pledge of loyalty and belonging to the homeland, affirming that the company will continue its efforts to serve the nation and its citizens. On this occasion, Riyadh Cement extends its warmest congratulations and blessings to the wise leadership and the honorable Saudi people, wishing the Kingdom continued progress and prosperity.

Riyadh Cement has announced a significant step in the development of its employees by launching the new talent management system, “Success Factors.” This launch reflects the company’s commitment to developing its employees and enabling them to achieve their full potential in line with the company’s strategy. The “Success Factors” system is specifically designed to meet the needs of Riyadh Cement, providing tools that encourage innovation and creativity. Through this system, the company will be able to identify the training needs of each employee, offer tailored training programs to enhance their performance, build clear career development plans to help employees achieve their professional goals, enhance communication and collaboration between employees and management, and develop tools to measure performance fairly and transparently. Riyadh Cement believes that its employees are its most valuable assets and that investing in their development is the best investment for achieving sustainable growth. Through this system, the company aims to build a distinguished team capable of facing future challenges.

Riyadh Cement is proud to announce a new achievement added to its record of accomplishments. The company has obtained three prestigious international standard certifications: the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification, the ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management System certification, and the ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System certification. The acquisition of these certifications is a result of the company’s continuous efforts to apply the highest standards of quality and efficiency in all its operations, from raw material extraction to the delivery of the final product to customers. These certifications affirm the company’s commitment to social responsibility, environmental protection, and providing a safe and healthy work environment for all employees. Obtaining these global certifications confirms Riyadh Cement’s position as a leading company in the cement industry and contributes to enhancing customer trust. We consider these certifications as motivation to continue our ongoing development and improvement, and to achieve our strategic goals, which include enhancing production efficiency, reducing costs, protecting the environment, and developing human resources.

In line with the company’s commitment to enhancing social responsibility programs towards its employees, we are pleased to announce the launch of the organizational program for Umrah trips and visits to the Prophet’s Mosque for a number of our employees from various departments. This initiative provides an opportunity to get closer to God, positively reflecting on morale and job performance. His Excellency, the Board Member and CEO, Eng. Shaeel Al-Ayed, explained that the initiative aims to strengthen social bonds among employees and appreciate their valuable efforts and contributions. He emphasized that such initiatives help motivate employees, increase their productivity, and promote positive behavior. He also pointed out that the Umrah trip is one of the community initiatives that reflect the company’s commitment to providing a motivating and sustainable work environment, contributing to the performance of their duties at the highest levels of efficiency and performance. The company’s employees expressed their gratitude and appreciation to the management for adopting the initiative and giving them the opportunity to participate in performing Umrah rituals. It is worth mentioning that this initiative will be implemented on a monthly basis, with the first trip starting on August 29th. The company will cover all the necessary services for the participants, bearing the full cost of the program, hoping that this will contribute to the employees’ psychological and spiritual well-being.

We are pleased to announce the launch of our new sustainability strategy, which aims to achieve the company’s ambitious goals and enhance its commitment to environmental and social sustainability. The strategy includes a range of innovative initiatives and modern technologies developed in collaboration with local and international partners. Through these efforts, we seek to strengthen the company’s role in supporting Saudi Vision 2030