AlKhorayef to Asharq Al-Awsat: Incentives Offered to Empower Military Industries Investors

Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar AlKhorayef during his tour of the World Defense Show. (X)
Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar AlKhorayef during his tour of the World Defense Show. (X)
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AlKhorayef to Asharq Al-Awsat: Incentives Offered to Empower Military Industries Investors

Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar AlKhorayef during his tour of the World Defense Show. (X)
Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar AlKhorayef during his tour of the World Defense Show. (X)

Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar AlKhorayef shared with Asharq Al-Awsat that there are direct incentives for investors in the country’s military industries.

These incentives cover loans, industrial purposes, local content in national products, pre-purchase contracts, and other support tools.

AlKhorayef emphasized the ministry’s collaboration with various entities and the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) to support the Kingdom’s growing military sector.

He revealed efforts to build a strong industrial base, focusing on key industries like iron, aluminum, advanced technologies, electronics, and advanced chemicals such as plastics.

The minister highlighted the joint efforts with the military system, creating opportunities for industries that serve both sectors. He confirmed the availability of specific incentives for military industries based on Saudi Arabia’s needs.

AlKhorayef also pointed out that the industrial system provides various incentives to empower investors, including financial support and other facilitative components.



Saudi Industrial Production Index Increases in August

GASTAT released its Industrial Production Index (IPI) report for August 2024. SPA
GASTAT released its Industrial Production Index (IPI) report for August 2024. SPA
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Saudi Industrial Production Index Increases in August

GASTAT released its Industrial Production Index (IPI) report for August 2024. SPA
GASTAT released its Industrial Production Index (IPI) report for August 2024. SPA

Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) has released its Industrial Production Index (IPI) report, revealing a 1.0% increase in IPI during August 2024 compared to the same month in 2023.

This growth was primarily driven by increased activity in mining and quarrying, manufacturing, and electricity, gas, steam, and air conditioning supply.

While oil activities saw a slight decline of 1.4% in August 2024 compared to the same month in 2023, the non-oil activities index experienced a significant surge of 7.0% compared to the previous year.

GASTAT regularly publishes various statistical products related to the industrial sector.