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Zawya
12 hours ago
- Business
- Zawya
Saudi: Industrial cities in Qassim operate at 77% capacity
BURAIDAH — Deputy Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources for Industry Affairs Eng. Khalil bin Salamah has revealed that industrial cities in Qassim operate at 77% capacity, which is a healthy rate and evidence of the existence of a stimulating environment. There are a total of 158 factories in Qassim's industrial cities. The value of industrial investments in the region during the first quarter of 2025 amounts to SR700 million, with Buraidah owning the largest share. Bin Salamah made the remarks during a meeting organized by Qassim Chamber of Commerce, which brought together investors in the region's industrial sector to highlight key ministerial services and programs and discuss the sector's aspirations for continued development and investment growth. The meeting was held at the chamber's headquarters in Buraidah. The meeting addressed a number of topics related to the industrial sector, including standard incentives for the sector, which enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of the industrial sector in Saudi Arabia. The meeting also discussed the environment of industrial facilities and presented solutions to help raise efficiency and quality. It also included a review of the Future Factories Program, an introduction to it, and the process of converting these factories to adopt modern manufacturing practices, automation, and digitalization, which directly contributes to the development of the industrial sector in Saudi Arabia in general. The meeting also included a review of the "Industry Links" program of the General Administration of Localization and Local Content, which connects manufacturers with major projects to achieve the goals of the national strategy for increasing local content. © Copyright 2022 The Saudi Gazette. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
KocDigital Advances Regional Industry at AMPC Launch in Riyadh
KocDigital has collaborated with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 through strategic partnership and AI-infused manufacturing technologies, supporting the AMPC and "Lighthouse" Factory Initiative to advance industrial digital transformation in the region. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 12, 2025) - KoçDigital joined government and industry leaders at the official launch of the Advanced Manufacturing and Production Center (AMPC), a flagship project supporting Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, designed to position Saudi Arabia as a global hub for advanced manufacturing. KoçDigital advances regional industry at AMPC launch in Riyadh To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: Hosted by H.E. Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Khalil Bin Salamah and led by Deputy Minister Dr. Ahmad Zawawi, the AMPC launch event convened high-level participants from government, industry, and technology, creating a powerful exchange for knowledge and collaboration across the region. KoçDigital Managing Director, Evren Dereci, spoke at a panel titled "Global Learnings of Developing Lighthouses and How Capability Centers Can Support", focused on how advanced manufacturing ecosystems and capability centers can act as catalysts for sustainable growth, global competitiveness, and digital excellence. "We're delivering AI-infused manufacturing projects across the Middle East to improve productivity and resilience," said Dereci during the session. "By building strategic partnerships in Saudi Arabia and the broader region to co-create customized digital solutions, our mission is to enable manufacturers to operate in a more sustainable, competitive, and data-powered way." KoçDigital advances regional industry at AMPC launch in RiyadhTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: AI leads the way in operational excellence, digital twins, and smart supply chains A subsidiary of KoçSistem, KoçDigital drives "Factories of the Future" initiatives by deploying AI-infused manufacturing analytics, operational excellence, digital twin, and supply-chain planning at production sites across Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and the wider Middle East. By forging strategic partnerships with leading industrial enterprises and public institutions, KoçDigital co-develops solutions for competitive operations, benchmarked against global standards, cementing its reputation as the region's trusted digital-transformation partner. "Capability centers are key to accelerating digital adoption and upskilling industrial workforces. We believe in the power of cross-border collaboration - especially between regional powerhouses like Türkiye and Saudi Arabia, as well as other Middle Eastern manufacturers - to build a more connected and innovative industrial ecosystem," Dereci explained. The AMPC's inauguration, together with the target of the first 20 "Lighthouse" candidate factories, ushers in a pivotal chapter for Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, underscoring the commitment to next-generation manufacturing. Media Contact:Janset Akışık jansetakisik@ To view the source version of this press release, please visit Sign in to access your portfolio
