Saudi Arabia home to over 14,600 factories and 3,200 mining licenses

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources has announced that the number of factories in the Kingdom has surpassed 14,600, while mining licenses have exceeded 3,200, signaling the ongoing expansion of the country’s industrial and mining base.

In a post on its official X account, the ministry said these figures reflect the integrated efforts of the industry and mining sectors to develop and enhance their competitiveness.

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The ministry added that the growth in industrial and mining activities is part of broader efforts to build a more diverse and sustainable economy and achieve the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.