Saudi Ministry of Industry issues 438 new licenses, 189 factories begin production in July 2026

The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources issued 438 new industrial licenses in July 2026, while 189 factories began actual production during the same month, according to a report from the National Center for Industrial and Mining Information, which is affiliated with the ministry.

Ministry spokesperson Jarrah bin Mohammed Al-Jarrah stated that the total investments associated with the new licenses reached approximately 4.82 billion riyals (SAR), with expectations that these projects will create more than 3,708 job opportunities across various regions of the Kingdom.

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Al-Jarrah added that investments in factories that commenced production in July amounted to 1.95 billion riyals, generating 2,807 new jobs. This reflects the ongoing expansion of the Kingdom’s industrial base and the increasing pace at which factories are entering operational phases.

The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources regularly publishes these indicators through the National Center for Industrial and Mining Information to monitor industrial activity in the Kingdom, document the volume of new investments, and track the number of licenses and factories starting production, thereby enhancing transparency and supporting the Kingdom’s rapid industrial growth.