The industrial sector in the Kingdom recorded increased activity during July 2025, reflecting the continued growth of the production base. The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources issued 179 new industrial licenses, while 133 new industrial facilities began actual production during the same month, according to a report from the ministry’s National Center for Industrial and Mining Information.
The report explained that the volume of investments associated with the new licenses exceeded 6.6 billion riyals, expecting these projects to contribute to providing more than 5,561 job opportunities in various regions of the Kingdom. This enhances the industrial sector’s presence as one of the main drivers of economic development and income source diversification.
The report indicated that the value of investments in factories that entered the production phase reached about 2.3 billion riyals, with 4,652 new job opportunities. This reflects the accelerated pace of new factories entering actual operation and growing confidence in the industrial investment environment in the Kingdom.
The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources issues a monthly report through the National Center for Industrial and Mining Information that monitors industrial activity indicators, including the volume of new investments, the number of licenses issued, and factories starting production. This is part of efforts to enhance transparency and track developments in the industrial sector, which is witnessing continuous expansion across various regions.
