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Smart industrial zones

Saudi Arabia is building the future of manufacturing through smart industrial zones. These high-tech areas increase productivity, attract global investment, and support Industry 4.0 across key sectors. The Kingdom leads efforts to integrate automation, improve sustainability, and boost digital connectivity in its growing industrial ecosystem.

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Riyadh Infrastructure Code Construction

Riyadh Infrastructure Code to Launch August 7 Across 22 Governorates

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — A new regulatory framework, the Riyadh Infrastructure Code, will come into force on August 7, 2025.…

July 22, 2025
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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
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
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
PIF green bonds Giga Projects

PIF Commissions Strategic Review of NEOM’s “The Line” Project

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — The Public Investment Fund (PIF) has requested a strategic review of The Line city project in…

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
NHC CACC housing agreement Jeddah Construction

NHC, China’s CACC Partner to Build 1,400 Homes in Jeddah’s Rihab Al-Sadan

SPA — The National Housing Company (NHC) signed a housing development agreement with China’s CACC to deliver over 1,400 residential…

July 10, 2025
Jazan investment opportunities 2025 Construction

Jazan Municipality Completes SAR 778 Million Abu Arish Projects

Jazan, Saudi Arabia — The Jazan Municipality has completed 52 development projects in Abu Arish Governorate, with total investments reaching…

July 2, 2025
Jazan investment opportunities 2025 Construction

Jazan Municipality Completes SAR 335 Million Development Projects in Al-Ardah

Jazan, Saudi Arabia — The Jazan Municipality has completed 23 development projects in Al-Ardah Governorate, totaling SAR 335 million in…

July 2, 2025
Saudi Arabia UNIDO General Conference 2025 Industry

Saudi Arabia to Host UNIDO General Conference in Riyadh in 2025

SPA — The Kingdom will host the 21st General Conference of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) in Riyadh…

July 2, 2025