Najran Region Boasts SAR145 Billion In Mineral Wealth, Exports Globally

Najran Region's industrial and mining sectors have seen remarkable progress, producing high-quality goods for export to over 25 countries. The industrial city of Najran is home to advanced factories that have automated production using modern technologies. This development has significantly boosted the region's economic output.

Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources Spokesperson Jarrah bin Mohammed Al-Jarrah highlighted key industries in Najran, including food processing, plastics, marble, granite, paper, coal, and cement manufacturing. Al-Jarrah noted that Najran hosts 90 factories with investments exceeding SAR4.81 billion. Industrial loans in the area total SAR880 million.

The industrial city spans 6.5 million square meters and houses various factories specializing in non-metallic minerals, rubber and plastic products, food items, pharmaceuticals, paper, and coke production. Notable projects include Sal Food Products and Bin Harkil Granite and Marble factories, which export to multiple countries.

Al-Jarrah emphasized the region's mineral wealth valued at over SAR145 billion, making it a crucial area for mineral exploration and extraction in Saudi Arabia. The region is rich in gold, silver, copper, zinc, lead, and mineralized sulfide belts. This wealth contributes significantly to the national economy.

Twenty-seven mining complexes are dedicated to sand, gravel, granite, and silica sand ores. Additionally, there are four mineral reserve sites for zinc and copper ores. These resources position Najran as a key player in the Saudi mining sector.

Support for Industrial Development

The ministry aims to provide advanced services and technologies to industrial cities while supporting private partners and attracting investments that benefit the national economy. It seeks to enhance Saudi industry's competitiveness by expanding product reach to regional and international markets.

Starworld Plastics Industries plays a significant role in supporting local content with its products. It is a major producer of polyethylene tanks and plastic road barriers, strengthening the local plastics industry.

The ministry also focuses on leveraging each region's strengths to develop the industrial and mining sectors. Investors are offered various benefits, including a stable and stimulating investment environment.

Nine factories within Najran's industrial city specialize in non-metallic minerals production. These facilities contribute to the diverse industrial landscape of the region.

The region's mineral resources are valued at SAR145 billion. This includes gold, silver, copper, zinc deposits that bolster Saudi Arabia's mining sector.

The ministry's efforts aim to boost competitiveness by expanding product reach both regionally and internationally while leveraging regional strengths for sector development.

Najran's industrial city covers 6.5 million square meters housing diverse factories specializing in non-metallic minerals production among other sectors.

The ministry supports private partners by providing advanced services and technologies aimed at enhancing competitiveness within Saudi Arabia’s industry sector.

This strategic approach ensures that each region’s strengths are maximized for overall sector growth while offering investors a stable investment environment conducive to economic growth.

With inputs from SPA