Saudi Aramco, once regarded as a national oil company deeply embedded in the Kingdom’s operations, is undergoing significant changes that are reshaping its role in the global oil market.
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While it remains under the influence of the Saudi government and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Aramco has quietly transformed into a major international player.
It has expanded its reach by acquiring assets in Europe, Africa, and Latin America, effectively evolving into an international national oil company (INOC) rather than a traditional national