New Factories Drive Industrial Expansion in Saudi Arabia in October 2025

Saudi Arabia’s industrial sector gained strong momentum as new factories commenced operations across multiple regions in October 2025.

This acceleration highlights rapid industrial development and strengthens the sector’s contribution to the national economy.

Official data show that new factories were central to expanding production capacity, alongside the issuance of numerous industrial licenses aimed at diversifying the industrial base.

These steps underscore ongoing government efforts to empower investors and deepen local value chains.

Investments and Jobs

Investments linked to newly issued licenses reached billions of riyals, with projects expected to generate hundreds of direct and indirect jobs.

The growth of new factories signals a clear focus on attracting quality investments and boosting local content across industrial segments.

Positive Industrial Indicators

Monthly indicators point to sustained improvement, driven by a rising number of operational facilities and broader geographic coverage.

This performance is expected to support economic growth, advance non-oil exports, and reinforce the national industrial strategy.