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Saudi Arabia Re-Elected President of WCO Working Group

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Saudi Arabia Re-Elected President of WCO Working Group

The World Customs Organization (WCO) logo
The World Customs Organization (WCO) logo

The World Customs Organization (WCO) has re-elected to a second term Saudi Arabia’s Abdulaziz bin Mohammad Al-Ouhali as chairman of the data and statistics working team at the Brussels-based organization.

Al-Ouhali is the director of data and analysis at the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA).

The re-election of the Kingdom’s representative to lead the working group was the result of the positive outcomes achieved during his first term in addition to ZATCA’s excellence in data analysis and its efforts in drawing data strategies for the WCO.

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Saudi Mining Licenses Reach 2,401 by End of 2024

Saudi Mining Licenses Reach 2,401 by End of 2024
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Saudi Mining Licenses Reach 2,401 by End of 2024

Saudi Mining Licenses Reach 2,401 by End of 2024

The Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources announced on Sunday that the number of valid mining licenses in the Kingdom has reached 2,401 by the end of 2024.

The licenses cover various categories, including mining, exploration, reconnaissance, building materials quarries, and small mine operations.

According to the 2024 Mining Sector Indicators Bulletin, issued by the National Industrial and Mining Information Center, the majority of these licenses were granted for building materials quarries (1,481), followed by exploration (642), mining and small mining exploitation (215), reconnaissance (41), and surplus mineral ore extraction (22).

The bulletin serves as a critical tool for monitoring developments in the mining sector, tracking both existing and newly issued licenses across various regions of the Kingdom. By boosting transparency and providing accurate data, the initiative supports investors and decision-makers in making informed choices that contribute to the sector’s growth and sustainability.