- 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.
KSA’s Solar Energy cluster
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has the intense solar irradiation, land, natural resources, expertise and ambition to significantly expand its solar energy industry.
On the fundamentals alone, the potential is clear: firstly, Saudi Arabia has twice the average solar irradiation experienced in Europe, with thermal energy of up to 2,550 kWh/m2 a year; and secondly, Saudi Arabia extends over a huge area - KSA covers 2,149,690 sq km, making it the largest country in the Middle East.
Furthermore, with Saudi Arabia's population expanding by 2.3% and its economy growing by 5%-6% annually, the country's demand for electricity is increasing by 5% a year.
Saudi Arabia's solar energy industry is expected to:
- Meet fast-growing demand for clean, renewable energy
- Lead to the export of high value-added solar products
- Create opportunities for the export of electricity
- Contribute to its National Industrial Strategy and economic development
- Facilitate economic diversification
- Boost environment protection and sustainability
- Create opportunities to test solar products
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