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Deep and dark —
like the prize itself.
Daaken is Arabic for deep and dark — a reference we sometimes use to describe the color of oil. We are among the youngest, most dynamic systems integrators operating in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and we intend to stay restless.
Our mission · Challenging Convention
Create value through People, Technology and Excellence.
Through our commitment to People, Technology and Excellence, we strive to be a leading organization in creating value for our customers, partners and stakeholders. We specialize in the positioning, promotion and deployment of high-end technologies in the Saudi Arabian oilfield market — and our technology partners benefit from our rooted industry knowledge and successful track record.
Our vision · Changing Perception
Make every aspect of oil more efficient.
We will make the process of discovering, producing and delivering oil more efficient in every aspect. As an independent company our strategy is twofold: continuously transforming our operations and execution, and being differentiated for our expanded delivery channels.
People
We value industry knowledge, discipline, and talent development.
Technology
Deploying best-in-class solutions with clear value propositions.
Excellence
Striving to excel and be the partner of choice in everything we do.
Core values
Four stakeholders. One standard.
Our success is driven by meeting the needs of our customers and exceeding their expectations — while maintaining aligned relationships with partners, empowering employees, and delivering superior, sustainable growth for shareholders.
Customers
Meeting needs and exceeding expectations — responsiveness is the trait our clients cite first.
Partners
Aligned objectives and fair risk sharing — principals succeed when we do, never the other way around.
Employees
Enabling people to achieve their maximum potential in a performance-driven, respectful environment.
Shareholders
Superior and sustainable growth, built on tenacity, opportunity and meaningful impact.
With our track record, Daaken has become widely recognized and respected for its integrity, professionalism, responsiveness to clients' needs and rooted knowledge of the oilfield industry.
Read the full welcome letter
It gives me great honor to welcome you to Daaken. I invite you to learn more about our portfolio of offerings by reviewing the information on this website. We are proud to be among the youngest, most dynamic systems integrators operating in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
As well as providing an overview of our services and products, the site contains details of our vision and mission, strategy and core values. We believe that the size and reach of our professional network, in addition to our industry knowledge and experience, have been the keys to our success and the rapid growth of our business.
Daaken is Arabic for Deep and Dark — a reference we sometimes use to describe the color of oil. Our purpose is making the process of discovering, producing and delivering oil more efficient in every aspect. Through our commitment to People, Technology and Excellence, we strive to be a leading organization in creating value.
With our track record, Daaken has become widely recognized and respected for its integrity, professionalism, responsiveness to clients' needs and rooted knowledge of the oilfield industry.
Sincerely,
Muhammad Abualsaud
Founder & Managing Director
Governance
Integrity is a system, not a slogan.
Daaken's Board has adopted a 12-point Code of Conduct covering every commercial transaction, local or international — from anti-bribery and conflicts of interest to accurate accounts and annual ethics training. It ends with a simple test we ask of every decision: "How would I feel if this was in the news tomorrow?"
Read the Code of ConductZero tolerance
- Bribery
- Kick-backs
- Extortion
Always
- One set of books
- Declared conflicts
- Lawful conduct
Protected
- Speak-up culture
- No retaliation
Sustained
- Annual training
- Supplier standards
Get to know us properly.
The fastest way to understand Daaken is a conversation with the people who run it.