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19 August 2026

Arabian Drilling expands GCC footprint with Oman rig deal

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Arabian Drilling expands GCC footprint with Oman rig deal

Arabian Drilling, Saudi Arabia’s largest drilling contractor by fleet size, has signed a contract with a new GCC client. This contract marks Arabian Drilling’s entry into a new GCC market, in line with the company’s long-term growth objectives. Which jackup rig will be used was not revealed. The company said it signed the contract with …

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