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Saudi Arabia’s industrial and mining sectors witnessed remarkable growth in 2025, reflecting the Kingdom’s accelerating economic diversification and investment momentum under Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources.
According to the ministry’s latest performance indicators, the Kingdom issued 1,660 new industrial licenses in 2025, attracting investments exceeding SAR 76 billion and creating the potential for approximately 34,847 new jobs. The surge in industrial licensing highlights Saudi Arabia’s continued push to strengthen manufacturing capabilities and attract global investors.
The data further revealed that 1,201 factories began production during 2025, representing investments of more than SAR 31 billion and employing around 45,454 workers. This growth demonstrates the rising confidence of both domestic and international investors in the Kingdom’s industrial ecosystem.
The mining sector also recorded strong expansion. In 2025, the ministry issued 736 new mining licenses, bringing the total number of active mining licenses to 2,925 by the end of the year. These licenses span exploration, exploitation, and other mining activities across the Kingdom.
The ministry emphasized that these results reflect Saudi Arabia’s ongoing efforts to position the mining sector as the third pillar of national industry, alongside oil and petrochemicals, while strengthening its competitiveness in global mineral markets.
This growth aligns closely with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, which aims to diversify the economy, boost non-oil sectors, and create sustainable employment opportunities.
