Industry Ministry issues 144 licenses, 133 factories start production in August

14/10/2025 Argaam
Logo ofMinistry of Industry and Mineral Resources

Logo of Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources


The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources issued 144 new industrial licenses in August, while 133 new factories began production during the same month, data from the National Industrial and Mining Information Center (NIIC) showed.

 

Investments linked to these new licenses amounted to more than SAR 16.3 billion, with the related projects expected to create over 2,581 job opportunities across the Kingdom.

 

Investments in the factories that started production in August totaled SAR 14.2 billion, with 8,416 new jobs created.

 

Key Industrial Indicators in August

Item

Details

New Industrial Licenses (Factories)

144

New License Investments (SAR mln)

16.3

Expected Jobs from New Industrial Licenses

2,581

Factories that Started Production

113

Investments in Factories that Started Production (SAR bln)

14.2

Job Opportunities in Factories that Started Production

8,416

 

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