Al Battal Factory gets permit to rebuild factory damaged in fire

Al Battal Factory expects construction to be completed in Q4 2026

Al Battal Factory for Chemical Industries Co. received on April 24 a building permit from Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON) for that the Dammam factory that was affected by a fire on July 4, 2025.

The Saudi-listed company appointed a consulting firm to oversee construction phases, it said in a statement to Tadawul.

Al Battal Factory seeks to comple construction at the factory facilities to improve operational conditions. It expects construction works to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2026.

This represents a positive step,the statement added, noting that the facilities operation is expected to support revenue growth, reflect positively on its financial results, and help address losses.

Any material developments will be disclosed in due course, Al Battal Factory stated.

In July 2025, the company announced a limited fire at one of its facilities in Dammam, which affected the packaging area, the administration building, and the finished goods warehouse under inspection, Argaam earlier reported.

At the time, Al Battal Factory stated it holds comprehensive insurance coverage on the affected facilities, and maintains sufficient inventory of finished products to ensure continued fulfillment of customer needs, existing contracts, and expected future orders during the year, without direct disruption to supply chains.