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Industry

Stay informed on Saudi Arabia’s fast-evolving industrial sector. This category highlights major updates in manufacturing, logistics, mining, and smart industrial zones. Discover how national plans and international partnerships are driving the Kingdom’s shift toward a diverse and innovation-led economy under Vision 2030.

Construction

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Saudi Fund for Development Thumrait Industrial City Construction

Saudi Fund for Development backs Thumrait Industrial City

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — The Saudi Fund for Development Thumrait Industrial City agreement underscores how bilateral development finance is being…

February 2, 2026
Saudi animal research center Arar Construction

Saudi Arabia Builds First Animal Disease Research Center in Arar

SPA — The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture has started construction on the Saudi animal research center in Arar,…

July 28, 2025
Al-Bayan Riyadh water project Construction

Riyadh’s Al-Bayan Gets New Water Network Covering 64K Residents

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — The National Water Company (NWC) has completed two major infrastructure projects in Al-Bayan District, in eastern…

July 23, 2025

Logistics

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Logistics

Al-Madinah ranks third in Saudi date output

Al-Madinah, Saudi Arabia — The Al-Madinah region continues to strengthen its position among the Kingdom’s leading date-producing areas, with annual…

June 23, 2026
Logistics

Yanbu port serves 11 ships at once

Yanbu, Saudi Arabia — Yanbu Commercial Port has recorded a new operational milestone after serving 11 ships simultaneously, with vessels…

June 23, 2026
Second Airports Cluster performance Logistics

Second Airports Cluster Performance Lifts Saudi Air Traffic

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — The Second Airports Cluster performance in 2025 underscored the operational momentum building across Saudi Arabia’s regional…

February 2, 2026

Manufacturing

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Al-Jouf olive presses Manufacturing

Al-Jouf Olive Presses Expand to Meet Rising Farmer Demand

SPA — Olive presses in Al-Jouf have begun operating at full capacity for the 2025 harvest season. They are processing…

October 21, 2025
NMDC Energy Ras Al-Khair Manufacturing

NMDC Energy Launches 40,000-Ton Manufacturing Hub in Ras Al-Khair

Ras Al-Khair, Saudi Arabia — NMDC Energy Ras Al-Khair has officially launched industrial operations, marking a major step in Saudi…

July 29, 2025
Saudi Pavilion IDEF 2025 Manufacturing

Saudi Pavilion Wraps IDEF 2025 With Strategic Military Industry Gains

Istanbul, Turkey — The Saudi Pavilion IDEF 2025 concluded its six-day participation in Istanbul with key gains that advance the…

July 29, 2025
Saudi mining vision Mining

Saudi Arabia Showcases Mining Vision at PERUMIN 37

SPA — Saudi Arabia presented its mining vision and expanding investment opportunities at the PERUMIN 37 conference, one of the…

October 6, 2025
Saudi mining licenses June 2025 Mining

Saudi Arabia Issues 23 New Mining Licenses in June 2025

SPA — The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources issued 23 new Saudi mining licenses in June 2025, advancing the…

July 30, 2025
Saudi mining licenses June 2025 Mining

Saudi Arabia Designates 7 New Mining Complex Sites Across 4 Regions

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources has designated seven new Saudi mining complex sites in…

July 22, 2025

Smart industrial zones

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KAFD Samsung Smart City Smart industrial zones

KAFD and Samsung Sign MoU to Advance Smart City Technologies

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — The King Abdullah Financial District Development and Management Company (KAFD DMC) and Samsung Electronics have signed…

October 22, 2025
Saudi mining vision Smart industrial zones

Saudi Arabia Showcases Mining Vision at PERUMIN 37

SPA — Saudi Arabia presented its mining vision and expanding investment opportunities at the PERUMIN 37 conference, one of the…

October 6, 2025
NMDC Energy Ras Al-Khair Smart industrial zones

NMDC Energy Launches 40,000-Ton Manufacturing Hub in Ras Al-Khair

Ras Al-Khair, Saudi Arabia — NMDC Energy Ras Al-Khair has officially launched industrial operations, marking a major step in Saudi…

July 29, 2025