- Foreword
An introduction to the Industrial Clusters program from president, Azzam Shalabi.
ObjectivesSpecific goals of the Industrial Clusters program.
OrganisationHow the program and individual clusters are structured.
ExpertiseSpecific areas of expertise and key people within the program.
PartnersOrganisations that work closely with and support Industrial Clusters.
- Strategic advantages
More about the many advantages KSA offers industrial investors.
InfrastructureAn overview of KSA’s modern and expanding industrial and business infrastructure.
Human capitalEducation, training and demographics of KSA’s world-class labour pool.
Investment incentives and supportA guide to the incentives and support available to industrial investors.
- Labour regulations
More about working practices and regulations in Saudi Arabia.
Trade agreementsSaudi Arabia is an active member in many trade organisations worldwide.
TaxationLearn about Saudi Arabia's highly favourable taxation and duty levies.
Setting up a businessHow Industrial Clusters can advise on establishing a business in KSA.
SAGIAThe Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority can facilitate investment and support.
- Minerals and Metal Processing cluster
The opportunities for metals and minerals industries and downstream applications.
Automotive clusterWhy KSA is well-placed to meet growing demand for vehicles and vehicle components.
Plastics and Packaging clusterHow plastics conversion builds upon the success of KSA’s petrochemicals industry.
Home Appliances clusterKSA’s resources can meet soaring demand for home appliances in the Middle East.
Solar Energy clusterMore about the potential for creating the components for and generating solar energy.
Other industriesBeyond the Industrial Clusters, KSA has a raft of long-established and successful industries.
Industrial Clusters program supportMore about the support Industrial Clusters can offer to industrial investors.
Objectives
Saudi Arabian Development Plan 2009-2014 objectives include: improving the standard of living; developing human resources; increasing the recruitment of Saudi nationals; diversification of the economy; ensuring balanced regional development; and enhancing the competitiveness of the economy and Saudi products.
The Government's National Industrial Strategy aims to greatly develop and diversify the economy by 2020. Its objectives are to:
- Expand manufacturing from 11% to 20% of GDP
- Double Saudi industrial employment from 15% to 30%
- Increase industrial exports from 18% to 35%
- Double the proportion of technology-based manufactured products from 30% to 60%
- Increase economic 'value added' by 8% a year
Another major plan, Vision 2020, lists similar and related strategies and aims such as: strengthening academic-industrial links; expanding manufacturing and industry; developing human resources; and expanding the private sector.
Supervised by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry and Ministry of Petroleum and Minerals, the Industrial Clusters program has a significant role in meeting Vision 2020, National Industrial Strategy and broader government goals.
The cluster strategy is intended to:
- Make the most of Saudi Arabia's abundant energy, natural resources and raw materials
- Generate the fastest possible growth in exports
- Bring the greatest benefits in technologies and skills development
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