- 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.
Home Appliances cluster
As one of the largest markets in Middle East-North Africa (MENA), the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has significant demand for home appliances such as fridges, cookers and washing machines. Most of this demand is met with imports, mainly from Thailand, China, Italy and the US.
The Ministry of Commerce & Industry's Industrial Clusters program (IC) is developing a Saudi Arabian Home Appliance cluster. This aims to: build on existing capabilities; reduce the need for imports; enable KSA-based companies to export to other MENA countries; and create and sustain employment.
KSA's advantages include:
- A large and growing market
- Readily available, relevant specific raw materials such as plastics, glass, aluminium and technical gases
- The abundant, reliable energy needed for high-volume production
- Easy access to Gulf Cooperation Council and Greater Arab Free Trade Area markets
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