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Zawya
22-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Saudi Arabia designates sites for seven new mining complexes
RIYADH — The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources has announced the allocation of sites for seven mining complexes across the regions of Riyadh, Makkah, Asir, and Al-Baha, as part of its efforts to enhance transparency. According to ministry spokesperson Jarrah Al-Jarrah, the designated locations include four in the Riyadh region: the 'Tamir 2' complex in Al-Majma'ah (1.99 sq km), a site in Afif (10.38 sq km), the 'Tayri' complex in Rumah (37.88 sq km), and 'Dawadmi 6' (30.62 sq km). In the Makkah region, a site was allocated for the East Faydat Al-Musallam complex in Taif, covering 25 sq km. In Asir, the ministry expanded the Al-Hadbah and Al-Qurain complex in Bisha to reach a total area of 72.78 sq km. Meanwhile, in Al-Baha, a new complex was designated north of Wadi Al-Hijrah in Al-Hijrah governorate, covering 0.66 sq km. Al-Jarrah emphasized that establishing these mining complexes enhances governance across the sector, bolsters investor confidence, and prevents unauthorized encroachments on mining areas. He noted that the move supports environmental, health, and safety standards, and encourages local community participation in line with Saudi Arabia's Mining Investment Law. The mining complexes are expected to stimulate regional development by creating job opportunities for local residents, increasing local procurement, ensuring environmental compliance, and promoting sustainable development through rehabilitation and closure plans for mining sites. © Copyright 2022 The Saudi Gazette. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Argaam
21-07-2025
- Business
- Argaam
Industry Ministry allocates 7 clusters for mining activities
The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources allocated sites for the establishment of seven mining clusters in Riyadh, Makkah, Asir, and Al-Baha, which comes as part of its efforts to ramping up the investment environment in the mining sector. In a statement, the ministry said that the seven clusters are distributed across the mentioned regions, as shown in the following table: Region Governorate Cluster Area (sqm) Riyadh Almojamaah Tamir 2 1.99 Afif Afif Governorate 10.38 Ramah Al-Tiri 37.88 Al-Dawadmi Al-Dawadmi Governorate 6 30.62 Makkah Al Taif East Faidah Al Maslah 25 Asir Bisha Expansion of Al-Hadaba & Al-Qarain 72.78 Al-Baha Al-Hajrah North of Wadi Al-Hajrah 0.66 The ministry also indicated that establishing these mining clusters will contribute to enhancing transparency and governance in the mining sector, protecting mining sites from illegal encroachments, achieving social impact in the areas surrounding the clusters, and supporting mining licenses for building material quarries.
Auto Express
17-07-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Express
Bring a friend, the six-seat Tesla Model Y L has leaked
A new Tesla Model Y L six-seat version has been leaked on China's Ministry of Industry and Information website, giving us our first undisguised look at the longer, more practical iteration of the American firm's hugely-popular electric SUV. The leak not only includes images to give us a look at the Model Y L ('L' seemingly standing for 'long-wheelbase'), but reveals some key technical information, too. Compared to the standard car's 4,760mm length, the Model Y L is 186mm longer - 150mm of that comes from expanding the distance between the two axles. Tesla has also increased the height of the L version, from 1,624mm to 1,668mm. Advertisement - Article continues below Those changes mean that the Model Y L now has space for six occupants with two up front, two in the middle and two in a third row. That's still not quite as capacious as the old Tesla Model Y model - which came with the option of seven seats. If the patent images are anything to go by, the Model Y L will also get a new design of 19-inch wheels, a new boot lip spoiler and a new gold paint finish. The patent filing suggests a dual-motor powertrain for the Model Y L with potentially 455bhp - more than the 375bhp output of the AWD dual-motor model we get in the UK. The long-wheelbase version does have to lug around some extra weight, however - 2,088kg compared to the regular-sized car's 1,997kg kerbweight. The addition of a more versatile Model Y should help Tesla's sales figures over in the crucial Chinese market, where the firm recently experienced a 12 per cent drop in sales over the first half of the year. There's no word yet on whether the Model Y L will come to the UK, though with BYD recently overtaking Tesla in the UK sales charts here, we might yet see reinforcement of the brand's mid-sized electric SUV range. Now you can buy a car through our network of top dealers around the UK. Search for the latest deals… Find a car with the experts New Xiaomi YU7 2025 review: a world-beating new EV to worry the establishment New Xiaomi YU7 2025 review: a world-beating new EV to worry the establishment BMW or Mercedes would do anything to keep the new Xiaomi YU7 from sale in the UK and Europe, and this is why Electric Car Grant in detail: Which cars will get the UK EV discount? Electric Car Grant in detail: Which cars will get the UK EV discount? The government has set out its plan to help reduce the cost of affordable EVs by introducing a new £3,750 Electric Car Grant for new EVs sold under £3… Electric Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake will keep going long after rivals need to stop Electric Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake will keep going long after rivals need to stop The second of Merc's new-era EVs is here in the form of an attractive estate with a huge range
Zawya
17-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Abu Dhabi Petroleum Products Trading Regulation Committee holds second meeting of 2025
Abu Dhabi: The Petroleum Products Trading Regulation Committee convened its second meeting of the year 2025, chaired by H.E. Dr. Saif Saeed Al Qubaisi, Acting Director General for Regulatory Affairs at the Department of Energy, with the participation of 25 federal and local government entities. The meeting agenda included a series of discussions and presentations showcasing the efforts undertaken by various stakeholders to regulate the trading of petroleum products across the Emirate. The committee agreed to implement and monitor several key recommendations in line with the applicable legislation, including Federal Law No. (14) of 2017, and its Executive Regulations issued under Cabinet Resolution No. (35) of 2019, in addition to Law No. (5) of 2023, concerning the regulation of petroleum product trading activities within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Key discussion points focused on enhancing safety measures and improving the efficiency of monitoring, storage, and inspection processes related to petroleum products. The committee reviewed a proposal to improve petroleum product testing reports through fixed and mobile facilities to ensure sample quality. Additionally, the committee discussed evaluating gas cylinder storage sites to identify safer alternatives in coordination with relevant entities. Efforts to ensure compliance with UAE specifications were also addressed, highlighting the role of the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology and the activation of the "MANAA" platform for reporting non-compliant products. In support of digital oversight, the Integrated Transport Centre presented the "ASATEEL" system for tracking petroleum transport vehicles and managing permits. The meeting also covered inspection mechanisms presented by the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority, as well as a roadmap by the Department of Economic Development to enhance transparency and compliance in the licensing process for companies engaged in petroleum product trading. At the conclusion of the meeting, the committee issued several recommendations aimed at boosting the efficiency of regulatory oversight. These included conducting a technical study on inspections at border checkpoints, coordinating joint inspection campaigns among concerned authorities to enhance field monitoring, and accelerating the integration of digital systems across government entities to ensure data interoperability and swift response times. The committee also emphasized the importance of streamlining the permit issuance process and strengthening coordination to control non-compliant products through a unified national platform that supports compliance and protects the local market. These efforts underscore the Committee's commitment to reinforcing the regulatory framework, ensuring public safety, and advancing sustainable institutional coordination across the Abu Dhabi. About the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE)was established in 2018 with a vision of powering Abu Dhabi's economy, sustaining its people, and protecting the environment. It enacts and develops policies, regulations, and strategies to support the emirate's energy transition, develop its people capabilities, and create an efficient energy system. It protects consumers and minimises the sector's environmental impact while ensuring the availability of dependable, safe, and affordable energy and related services by harnessing the latest smart and innovative technologies. For more information, please visit or follow our social media channels for the latest news and updates. Twitter: @abudhabidoe Instagram: @abudhabidoe LinkedIn: Department of Energy Abu Dhabi YouTube: Department of Energy Abu Dhabi For enquiries, please contact Media@ أو comms@
Zawya
16-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Saudi Arabia's mining reforms drive $32bln in investments: Report
Ongoing reforms in the mining sector have attracted $32 billion in investments in mining projects in iron, phosphate, aluminium, and copper, according to Khalid Al-Mudaifer, Vice Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources for Mining Affairs, Saudi Arabia. This represents nearly a third of the $100 billion targeted for investment by 2030, Ashraq Business, a financial news website, reported, quoting Al-Mudaifer. Since 2018, mineral exploration spending in the Kingdom has increased fourfold to $100 per sq. km., growing at an annual rate of 32 percent - well above the global average of 6-8 percent, he said. Al-Mudaifer that foreign companies account for nearly 70 percent of the total number of companies operating in the sector. Saudi Arabia has invested more than 1 billion Saudi riyals in a geological survey of 630,000 sq km, which has led to a revaluation of reserves to more than $2.5 trillion, compared to $1.3 billion five years ago. The ministry aims to launch exploration tenders for an area of 50,000 sq km by year-end, Al-Mudaifer said. (Editing by Anoop Menon) (
