Sectors
Mining
The mining sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is characterized by a number of competitive advantages, including: containing high reserves of minerals and raw materials, which constitutes a third pillar of the Saudi economy. In addition, the mining sector is one of the most important factors supporting and enabling other sectors of NIDLP program
Industry
The industrial sector in the Kingdom is characterized by a number of competitive advantages, including: industrial infrastructure with international standards in a number of industrial cities, availability of energy and raw materials at global competitive prices, and the availability of competent human capabilities
Logistics
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has many competitive advantages in the logistics sector, on top of which is the central strategic location that links the three continents (Asia, Africa and Europe) and is centered along one of the most important global trade routes in the Red Sea Basin. Additionally, the local size of the Kingdom’s economy as the largest market among GCC markets and one of the most important consumer markets in the Middle East and North Africa
Energy
The Kingdom is considered one of the largest oil and gas producers in the world, and also distinguished by the abundance of natural resources from solar energy and wind, especially in coastal areas, as the Kingdom occupies the first places in the abundance of solar radiation, which contributes to creating new opportunities of high economic value
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Maaden has just unveiled new mineral discoveries in the Arabian Shield, with gold intercepts found at Wadi Al Jaww, as well as gold and copper at Jabal Shayban.
Maaden has just unveiled new mineral discoveries in the Arabian Shield, with gold intercepts found at Wadi Al Jaww, as well as gold and copper at Jabal Shayban.
On the sidelines of FMF2025, NIDLP signed a cooperation agreement with Maaden to empower the entrepreneurial ecosystem and foster startups in the mining sector, aligning with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.
On the sidelines of FMF2025, NIDLP signed a cooperation agreement with Maaden to empower the entrepreneurial ecosystem and foster startups in the mining sector, aligning with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.
During the 4th International Ministerial Meeting of Mining Ministers at FMF2025, The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources signs memoranda of understanding with six countries to enhance international partnerships and develop the mining and minerals sector in the Kingdom.
During the 4th International Ministerial Meeting of Mining Ministers at FMF2025, The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources signs memoranda of understanding with six countries to enhance international partnerships and develop the mining and minerals sector in the Kingdom.
An integrated ecosystem designed to empower worldwide innovators, and foster the development and scale of innovative technologies in Saudi Arabia’s mining sector. On the sidelines of Future Minerals Forum 2025. the Mining Innovation Studio was launched in collaboration with key stakeholders to drive progress toward the goals of Saudi vision 2030.
An integrated ecosystem designed to empower worldwide innovators, and foster the development and scale of innovative technologies in Saudi Arabia’s mining sector. On the sidelines of Future Minerals Forum 2025. the Mining Innovation Studio was launched in collaboration with key stakeholders to drive progress toward the goals of Saudi vision 2030.
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