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Asharq Al-Awsat
21 hours ago
- Business
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Saudi Arabia Issues New Industrial Licenses Worth $253 Million
The Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources issued 83 new industrial licenses in June, with total investments exceeding SAR 950 million (approximately $253.3 million). The new ventures are expected to generate more than 1,188 job opportunities across the Kingdom. According to a report released on Monday by the National Center for Industrial and Mining Information, which is affiliated with the ministry, 58 new factories began production during the same month. The factories represent investments of around SAR 1.9 billion ($506.6 million) and are expected to create 2,007 new jobs. The figures highlight the continued expansion of Saudi Arabia's industrial base and the accelerating pace at which licensed factories are entering operational phases. The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources regularly publishes key industrial indicators through the National Center for Industrial and Mining Information. These monthly reports offer insights into the Kingdom's industrial activity, including data on new investments, license issuances, and the number of factories commencing production.
Zawya
2 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Saudi Arabia issues 83 new industrial licenses in June worth $253mln
RIYADH — The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources issued 83 new industrial licenses in June, representing more than SR950 million ($253.3 million) in total investments, the ministry announced on Monday. The new licenses are expected to create over 1,188 jobs across various regions of the Kingdom, signaling continued momentum in Saudi Arabia's drive to expand its industrial base. According to the monthly report released by the National Center for Industrial and Mining Information, 58 new factories also commenced operations in June. These factories represent a combined investment of SR1.9 billion ($506.6 million) and are forecast to generate 2,007 new jobs. The report highlights the sustained growth of Saudi Arabia's manufacturing sector and the steady pace at which licensed factories are moving into actual production, supporting the broader objectives of Vision 2030 to diversify the national economy. The ministry regularly publishes industrial performance indicators, including newly issued licenses, operational factories, and investment volumes, through the center in a bid to promote transparency and provide insight into the Kingdom's industrial transformation. © Copyright 2022 The Saudi Gazette. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Zawya
5 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Saudi Arabia sees 144% surge in new mining exploitation licenses in H1 2025
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia recorded a 144 percent increase in new mining exploitation licenses during the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year, according to a statement issued Thursday by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources. The ministry said it issued 22 exploitation and small-mine licenses in the six-month period, up from just nine in H1 2024, representing a total investment exceeding SR134 million ($35.7 million). The ministry attributed the significant growth to reforms aimed at improving the investment climate in the mining sector, which is emerging as a central pillar in the Kingdom's economic diversification plans. Ministry spokesperson Jarrah Aljarrah confirmed that 23 mining companies obtained licenses in the first half of 2025, including 16 firms receiving their first-ever mining license. The licensed areas span 47 square kilometers and are expected to produce 7.86 million tons annually of various minerals including salt, clay, silica sand, low-grade iron ore, feldspar, and gypsum. As of June 2025, Saudi Arabia had 239 active exploitation and small-mine licenses, including 32 category A licenses for strategic minerals such as gold, copper, phosphate, and bauxite. The remaining 207 category B licenses cover industrial minerals like silica sand, gypsum, limestone, salt, and clay. The ministry reiterated its commitment to expanding the mining sector as a key driver of the Kingdom's industrial future. It aims to unlock an estimated SR9.4 trillion ($2.5 trillion) in untapped mineral resources, positioning the sector as a third pillar of the Saudi industrial economy. © Copyright 2022 The Saudi Gazette. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Arab News
13-07-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Saudi Arabia issues over 1,300 new industrial licenses in 2024: Ministry report
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has issued 1,346 new industrial licenses in 2024, attracting over SR50 billion ($13.3 billion) in new investments, a recent report revealed. Private sector investments in industrial cities and zones totaled SR1.9 trillion, and the number of licensed workers in the field was 1.09 million, with a 36 percent Saudization rate, the analysis by the Kingdom's Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources said. The new figures are consistent with the nation's efforts to transform its industrial sector to boost the number of factories to 36,000 by 2035, of which 4,000 will be fully automated. The goal is part of the Kingdom's strategy to foster a dynamic, innovation-driven industrial sector. They also align with data from January, when the country's industrial production index rose by 1.3 percent year-on-year, driven by ongoing growth in manufacturing and waste management, according to the General Authority for Statistics. Monthly, the index remained stable at 103.9, unchanged from December. 'We have all the capabilities to achieve a competitive and sustainable industrial economy, including ambitious young talent, a distinguished geographical location, rich natural resources, and leading national industrial companies,' the report said, citing Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. 'Through the National Industrial Strategy and in partnership with the private sector, the Kingdom will become a leading industrial power, contributing to securing global supply chains and exporting high-tech products to the world,' he added. The ministry has also developed 454 investment opportunities worth SR143 billion, which are linked to the industrial sectors targeted in the National Industrial Strategy. The report shed light on how Saudi Arabia has achieved a global ranking of 33 in the Competitive Industrial Production Index. 'This progress reflects the Kingdom's significant efforts to strengthen its industrial sector as part of Saudi Vision 2030, which aims to diversify the economy and reduce dependence on oil. This achievement also represents an advance of two places from the target, which is 35th place globally,' the Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, Bandar Alkhorayef, said. 'These visions and objectives set forth major ambitions to align with the Kingdom's position as an influential regional power within the G20 group and achieve Saudi Arabia 2030, which envisions the Kingdom as a leading industrial nation in which the mining sector is the third pillar of the national economy,' Alkhorayef added. In June, Saudi Arabia launched the second phase of its standardized industrial incentives program to enhance competitiveness and strengthen the Kingdom's trade balance. Speaking at the Saudi Industry Forum in Dhahran at the time, Khalil Ibn Salamah, deputy minister of industry and mineral resources for industrial affairs, said the initiative supports the government's efforts to drive high-value investments in priority sectors. This comes as the nation works to position itself as a regional and global industrial hub. Since its initial launch, the program has drawn more than 1,000. Of the 118 applications received, 12 have reached the final qualification stage.
Argaam
13-07-2025
- Business
- Argaam
9,991 operating plants in Saudi Arabia by Q4 2024; investments cross SAR 966B
Saudi Arabia had 9,991 factories in operation by the end of Q4 2024, employing around 980,000 workers and attracting more than SAR 966 billion in total investments, according to the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources' (MIM) annual report. The factories comprised domestic, foreign, and joint ventures, with joint ventures dominating at 94% of total investments, equivalent to SAR 956.6 billion in capital, according to the breakdown provided in the table below.
