ROSHN Group, Saudi Tourism Ministry Sign Memorandum of Collaboration

ROSHN and the ministry will discuss potential tourism investments and sector-specific opportunities. SPA
ROSHN and the ministry will discuss potential tourism investments and sector-specific opportunities. SPA
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ROSHN Group, Saudi Tourism Ministry Sign Memorandum of Collaboration

ROSHN and the ministry will discuss potential tourism investments and sector-specific opportunities. SPA
ROSHN and the ministry will discuss potential tourism investments and sector-specific opportunities. SPA

ROSHN Group, a Public Investment Fund-owned company, has signed a Memorandum of Collaboration with the Saudi Ministry of Tourism that will support the realization of the Kingdom’s National Tourism Strategy and the achievement of targets, including welcoming 150 million tourists and generating one million tourism-related jobs by 2030.

The partnership between ROSHN, a major player in Saudi Arabia’s property development sector, and the Ministry will advance the Kingdom’s tourism industry through collaborative efforts in developing tourism destinations, sharing data, insights, and knowledge, and rolling out training programs for young Saudis for different career opportunities in the industry.

ROSHN and the ministry will discuss potential tourism investments and sector-specific opportunities.

“ROSHN is a leading player nationally in developing destinations and communities, and we are looking forward to working with ROSHN to collaborate on how we can best support the Kingdom’s tourism aspirations as spelt out by the National Tourism Strategy,” said Mahmoud Abdulhadi, Deputy Minister of Tourism Destinations Enablement.

The collaboration includes a comprehensive framework to support the development of tourism capabilities and infrastructure across Saudi Arabia, promoting quality of life for both Saudi nationals and visitors from abroad. ROSHN’s current development portfolio includes retail and entertainment to complement its community living for its current and future residents.

“With a portfolio that includes communities and destinations throughout the Kingdom, ROSHN is already playing a role in promoting Saudi Arabia as a preferred place to visit,” explained Yassen Kattan, Head of Strategy and Corporate Affairs, ROSHN Group. “Our collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism underscores our dedication to pursuing developments that create memorable experiences for all, with a focus on quality of life and entertainment as we look to contribute to Saudi Vision 2030.”



Saudi Arabia Issues 86 Industrial Licenses in April Worth $587 Million

A part of Ras Al Khair Industrial City, which is considered the main cornerstone of the mining industry in the Kingdom (SPA)
A part of Ras Al Khair Industrial City, which is considered the main cornerstone of the mining industry in the Kingdom (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Issues 86 Industrial Licenses in April Worth $587 Million

A part of Ras Al Khair Industrial City, which is considered the main cornerstone of the mining industry in the Kingdom (SPA)
A part of Ras Al Khair Industrial City, which is considered the main cornerstone of the mining industry in the Kingdom (SPA)

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources issued 86 new industrial licenses in April, totaling investments of SAR2.2 billion (USD587 million). This brings the year-to-date total to 410 licenses.

According to a report from the ministry’s National Center for Industrial and Mining Information released on Sunday, 67 factories began production in April, investing SAR1.5 billion (USD400 million).

Food production led with 12 new factories, followed by chemicals with 11, and rubber/plastics with 10.

The report noted that 92.5% of new factories were domestic, with joint ventures at 5.9% and foreign investments at 1.49%.

As of April 2024, Saudi Arabia had 11,800 operational or under-construction factories, with investments totaling SAR1.4 trillion (USD373 billion), up from about 10,800 in April 2023.

Small-scale facilities received 80.2% of new licenses, followed by medium-scale at 13.9%. Domestic factories accounted for 100% of the licenses by investment type.

The new licenses were distributed across 10 regions, led by Riyadh with 36 factories, Makkah with 22, and the Eastern Region with 17. Medina had three factories, while Qassim and Hail had two each. Najran, Asir, Al Jouf, and Tabuk each had on.

The ministry’s updates provide insights into Saudi Arabia’s industrial activity, highlighting changes in new investments and factory openings on a monthly basis.