Najran Industrial City: Growing Center for Manufacturing, Investment
Located about 45 kilometers northeast of Najran City, the industrial area spans 6.5 million square meters, with over 3.6 million square meters already fully developed. Numerous infrastructure and development projects have been completed to support the expanding industrial sector in the region.
The Najran region is home to 90 factories, 29 of which operate within the industrial city. These facilities represent a wide range of industries, including food processing, chemicals, plastics, paper, and non-metallic minerals such as marble and granite. Collectively, these factories employ more than 1,200 workers, including around 400 Saudi nationals—a reflection of continued efforts to boost Saudization and create local employment. Najran Industrial City
One of Najran Industrial City's most significant assets is its proximity to extensive mineral reserves. The region includes 27 mining complexes covering over 5,400 square kilometers, rich in resources such as gold, copper, iron, and ornamental stone. Additionally, designated zones for copper and zinc reserves span another 70 square kilometers. This mineral wealth offers tremendous potential for downstream industries that process granite, marble, and silica sand into high-value industrial products, contributing to Saudi Arabia's industrial GDP.
Najran also plays a strategic role in the Kingdom's export economy. Products manufactured in its industrial city are exported to more than 25 countries, including the United States, Germany, France, South Korea, and neighboring Gulf states. Leading companies such as Bin Harkil Group and Polystar have helped expand the international reach of Saudi-made goods, especially in the plastics, metals, and stone sectors.
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