- 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.
Pre-investment support
The Industrial Clusters program (IC) works with a range of public- and private-sector partners to assist investors interested in the target sectors, providing support with everything from pre-investment research to post-implementation aftercare. Key partners include the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA), Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu (RCJY), Saudi Aramco and Saudi Industrial Property Authority (Modon).
Industrial Clusters program pre-investment collaboration includes:
- Providing assistance with obtaining market data
- Support in carrying out market research and feasibility studies
- Help with evaluating business model options such as foreign direct investment, joint venture and licensed operations
- Support in identifying the best possible locations, sites, suppliers and staff
- Acting as a hub and simplifying exchanges between government agencies, analysts, banks, law firms, property developers and other stakeholders and suppliers
- Assessing eligibility for incentives
- Assisting with applications
Industrial Clusters can also advise on accessing finance such as Public Investment Fund loans, Saudi Industrial Development Fund loans and private venture capital.
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