Saudi Arabia's Trusted
Inspection & Testing
Partner
For over a decade, Trained Gulf has helped Saudi Arabia's most demanding industries operate safely, comply with international standards, and build with confidence.
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Mission & Vision
Mission
To deliver technically excellent, impartial, and accredited inspection, testing, and certification services that protect life, assets, and the environment — enabling Saudi Arabia's industrial sectors to operate with confidence and compliance.
Vision
To be the Gulf region's most trusted technical services partner — recognised for uncompromising quality, innovation, and our contribution to Vision 2030's industrial localisation and self-sufficiency goals.
Company Timeline
From a specialist NDT firm in Riyadh to a multi-disciplinary inspection group serving the entire Kingdom.
Trained Gulf was established with a focus on non-destructive testing (NDT) for the oil & gas sector. Initial team of 12 certified inspectors, operating from a single Riyadh office.
Secured accreditation from the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO), marking our entry into the formal inspection body framework in the Kingdom.
Qualified as an approved inspection vendor for Saudi Aramco — a rigorous vetting process that validated our technical competency, HSE systems, and quality management.
Achieved ISO/IEC 17020 accreditation as a Type A inspection body, confirming our organisational independence and technical impartiality to international standards.
Opened branch offices in Dammam, Jeddah, and Jubail to serve the Eastern Province's petrochemical corridor and the Red Sea construction boom driven by NEOM and giga-projects.
Launched the Trained Gulf Training Academy, offering accredited NDT Level I–III courses, welding inspection programmes, and safety inspector certification aligned with Saudi Vision 2030 localisation goals.
Launched online certificate verification, expanded to 23 service lines across 5 branches, and onboarded 50+ new clients in the construction and renewable energy sectors.
Our Core Values
Integrity
We never compromise our findings. Our reports reflect reality — not client preference. Our independence is the foundation of our value.
Technical Excellence
We invest continuously in our team's qualifications. Every inspector carries internationally recognised credentials — PCN, CSWIP, ASNT, API, and IRCA.
Safety First
HSE is not a department — it is our culture. Every activity on every site is planned and executed with safety as the non-negotiable first priority.
Impartiality
As a Type A inspection body under ISO/IEC 17020, we are structurally independent from the entities we inspect. Our findings are defensible in any regulatory context.
Client Partnership
We treat every project as a long-term relationship, not a transaction. Our teams integrate into client schedules, communicate proactively, and solve problems before they become delays.
Vision 2030 Alignment
We are proud contributors to Saudi Arabia's industrial transformation — localising expertise, upskilling Saudi professionals, and supporting the Kingdom's self-sufficiency agenda.
Leadership Team
Decades of combined experience across inspection, engineering, quality assurance, and business leadership.
Eng. Khalid Al-Rashidi
Chief Executive Officer
Civil & Structural Engineer with 25 years in quality management and inspection services across Saudi Arabia and UAE.
Eng. Mohammed Al-Zahrani
Technical Director
PCN Level III in UT, MT, PT & RT. Former senior NDT specialist with Saudi Aramco. Oversees all technical operations and QMS.
Ms. Nora Al-Faisal
Director of Quality & Accreditation
Lead auditor, ISO/IEC 17020 specialist. Responsible for maintaining accreditation status and laboratory quality systems.
Eng. Tariq Al-Dosari
Operations Manager — Eastern Province
Based in Dammam. Coordinates multi-site inspection programmes for the Kingdom's petrochemical and refining corridor.
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Accreditations & Approvals
Our work is independently audited and recognised by Saudi Arabia's leading regulatory and industry bodies.
Type A Inspection Body — structural independence from inspected parties. Covers all core NDT and structural inspection activities.
Issued by: SASO National Accreditation Centre (NAC)
Qualified and approved inspection vendor on the Saudi Aramco Contractors and Vendors List (ACVL) for multiple inspection categories.
Issued by: Saudi Aramco
Authorised to conduct in-service inspection of boilers and pressure vessels under ASME Codes in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Issued by: ASME / National Board
Our inspectors hold active API certifications for pressure vessel, piping, and aboveground storage tank inspection programmes.
Issued by: American Petroleum Institute
Team members certified to PCN and CSWIP schemes in UT, MT, PT, RT, and VT — Levels II and III, BINDT and TWI accredited.
Issued by: BINDT / TWI Certification
Key personnel hold NEBOSH International General Certificate and OSHAD certifications, supporting our mandatory HSE management systems.
Issued by: NEBOSH / OSHAD
What Sets Us Apart
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Our Locations
Five strategically located offices ensuring rapid mobilisation to any project site in Saudi Arabia.
Riyadh
HQAl Olaya District, Riyadh 11534
Dammam
Branch OfficeCorniche Road, Dammam 31411
Jeddah
Branch OfficeAl Andalus District, Jeddah 21589
Jubail
Branch OfficeIndustrial City, Jubail 31961
Yanbu
Branch OfficeYanbu Industrial City, 41912
Ready to Work Together?
Tell us about your project. Our team will respond within one business day with a qualified assessment and indicative scope.