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Manufacturing

Saudi Arabia’s manufacturing sector is expanding rapidly under Vision 2030. The Kingdom is boosting production capacity and investing in Saudi factories across key industries. This section explores local industry growth, industrial localization, and the use of advanced technologies to power innovation.

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NIDLP non‑oil GDP 2024 Industry

NIDLP Drives SAR 986 B Non‑Oil GDP in 2024, Up 39%

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia’s National Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP) contributed SAR 986 billion to non-oil GDP…

July 19, 2025
SABIC nano molding material Companies

SABIC Launches First FR PBT Nano Molding Compound for Electronics

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — SABIC has launched the first flame-retardant (FR) polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) material designed for nano molding. This…

July 16, 2025
Schneider Electric Saudi expansion Companies

Schneider Electric to Triple Saudi Production Lines, Open SPARK Factory

Dhahran, Saudi Arabia — Schneider Electric is set to open a new 20,000-square-meter factory in King Salman Energy Park (SPARK)…

July 15, 2025
BYD Saudi Arabia expansion Aramco

BYD to Open 7 Showrooms in Saudi Arabia by 2026 Amid EV Push

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia — Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD plans to open seven new showrooms in Saudi Arabia by…

July 14, 2025
Saudi mining licenses June 2025 Industry

Saudi Industrial Sector Adds 155 New Licenses, Boosts Jobs and Investment

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia issued 155 new industrial licenses in May 2025, continuing strong momentum in national manufacturing…

July 14, 2025
Advanced Petrochemical Q2 profit 2025 Business

Advanced Petrochemical Q2 Profit Soars 95% as Feedstock Costs Drop

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Advanced Petrochemical Company reported a 95.23% surge in net profit for Q2 2025, reaching SAR 82…

July 14, 2025
Made in Saudi exhibition Riyadh Investor News

Made in Saudi Exhibition Riyadh December 2025 Launches National Product Showcase

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — The third edition of the Made in Saudi exhibition, scheduled to take place in Riyadh this…

July 14, 2025
Saudi Industrial Production Index May 2025 Manufacturing

Saudi Industrial Production Index Rises 1.5% in May on Mining, Manufacturing

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia’s Industrial Production Index (IPI) rose by 1.5% in May 2025 compared to May 2024,…

July 10, 2025
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SABIC Considers IPO for GAS Unit to Strengthen Core Focus

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — SABIC has begun evaluating strategic options for its subsidiary, National Industrial Gases Company (GAS), including a…

July 9, 2025
Russian Saudi shipbuilding cooperation Industry

Russian Shipbuilders Eye Joint Projects with Saudi Arabia

Yekaterinburg, Russia — Russian shipbuilding companies are exploring joint manufacturing projects with Saudi Arabia to strengthen Russian Saudi shipbuilding cooperation…

July 7, 2025