New Investments: 500,000 SQM of Saudi Industrial Areas

Saudi Arabia is working to attract local and international investments to advance the industrial sector in the country. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Saudi Arabia is working to attract local and international investments to advance the industrial sector in the country. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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New Investments: 500,000 SQM of Saudi Industrial Areas

Saudi Arabia is working to attract local and international investments to advance the industrial sector in the country. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Saudi Arabia is working to attract local and international investments to advance the industrial sector in the country. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

The Saudi industrial zones managed to attract local and international investments with areas exceeding half a million square meters, after launching a package of products aimed at creating unique opportunities, providing assistance and stimulating programs for investors.

A recent report issued by the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON) - a copy of which was received by Asharq Al-Awsat - revealed that local and international investments over the past year exceeded a total value of 2.8 billion riyals (USD746 million).

During the past year, MODON signed contracts to develop and invest ready-made factories of various sizes in the industrial city of Asir, the third industrial city in Jeddah, and the third industrial city in Riyadh to serve entrepreneurs, in addition to allocating service land to complete the services system in the industrial city of Wa’ad Al-Shamal, the first industrial city in Asir, and the first industrial city in Jeddah.

MODON offers a range of innovative, diversified and highly reliable products that support the Saudi government’s continuous plans to advance the industrial sector, and contribute to diversifying sources of income, as one of the pillars of national industry empowerment and leadership.

MODON provides industrial land with developed infrastructure and services with different areas starting with 1,700 square meters to meet the needs of industrial investors, supports owners of small and medium enterprises to carry out their industrial activities, and establishes ready-made, full-service factories with various areas ranging between 700 to 1,500 square meters for investment partners and entrepreneurs.



Saudi Ministry of Environment Issues First License for Aeroponics Agriculture in the Middle East

Saudi Ministry of Environment Issues First License for Aeroponics Agriculture in the Middle East
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Saudi Ministry of Environment Issues First License for Aeroponics Agriculture in the Middle East

Saudi Ministry of Environment Issues First License for Aeroponics Agriculture in the Middle East

The Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture issued the first operational license for a commercial agricultural project utilizing aeroponics in the Middle East, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Saturday.

The project aims to contribute significantly to the local market's agricultural needs through sustainable production.

The Ministry's Undersecretary for Agriculture, Eng Ahmad Al-Ayada, made the announcement during a ceremony attended by representatives of a coalition local and international companies: Tamimi Markets Group from Saudi Arabia, Mitsui Group from Japan, and Zero Group from Italy.

Through the Green Dunes Company, the coalition will come up with modern agricultural solutions powered by cutting-edge technologies and AI. These efforts align with the Kingdom's National Agriculture Strategy and the broader goals of Vision 2030, which aim to build a sustainable agricultural future.

According to the ministry, the project's first phase has been completed. It entailed the establishment of an aeroponics farm to produce various vegetable varieties. The method is noted for its efficiency, as it reduces water consumption by 95% compared to traditional farming techniques and enables year-round productivity.

The project integrates AI and automation at all production stages, employing advanced monitoring systems and performance indicators to optimize output.