Aramco Asia Japan recognized among the Bright 500 for excellence in health management

Aramco Asia Japan K.K. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Waleed M. Murad; hereafter “AAJ”) is pleased to announce that it has been certified as one of the “Bright 500” companies under the 2026 Outstanding Organizations of KENKO Investment for Health Program (Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Category), jointly administered by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the Japan Health Council.

This certification recognizes corporations that strategically address workplace health challenges and actively promote health and productivity management from a business perspective.

In 2026, a total of 23,085 companies were certified in the Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Category, and AAJ was ranked among the top 2.17%, earning recognition as a Bright 500 company. Having been certified as a Health Management Excellence Corporation in 2025 and now recognized as one of the Bright 500 companies in 2026, AAJ is proud to have achieved this honor for the second consecutive year.

AAJ received the following rankings:

• National ranking: 250–300 band
• Tokyo ranking: 1–50 band

Among various evaluation criteria, AAJ was highly rated for:

• The direct communication of its management philosophy from executives to employees
• Its distinctive and proactive health promotion initiatives

Waleed M. Murad, Representative Director of AAJ, said “Having been certified for the first time as a Health Management Excellence Corporation in 2025, and now being selected as one of the Bright 500 — an even higher-level recognition — this achievement marks a remarkable accomplishment for AAJ for the second consecutive year. We believe this reflects an acknowledgment of our sincere commitment to prioritizing the physical and mental well-being of our people. Going forward, we will further strengthen our efforts to foster a workplace environment where everyone at our company can grow and thrive in good health.”

To continuously advance its health and productivity management efforts, AAJ is working to enhance both its workplace environment and health support initiatives, with the aim of improving overall organizational productivity and creating a more fulfilling work experience. Moving forward, it will continue to strengthen the foundations for sustainable growth while fulfilling its responsibilities as a corporate citizen.

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