Saudi’s new Advanced Manufacturing Center in Jeddah will drive smart factories & localization. Part of Vision 2030’s plan to modernize 4K plants & boost non-oil exports.
Key Highlights of the New Initiative
🏭 Project Name: Advanced Manufacturing and Production Center
📍 Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
🎯 Strategic Alignment: Saudi Vision 2030 diversification goals
🤖 Core Focus: Industry 4.0 technologies & sustainable manufacturing
Strategic Objectives
1. Industrial Modernization
- Localize production of advanced tech components
- Modernize 4,000 factories via Future Factories Program
- Boost non-oil exports through high-value manufacturing
2. Technology Adoption
🔧 Smart Manufacturing: AI, IoT, robotics integration
🌱 Sustainable Practices: Green production systems
📈 Supply Chain Resilience: Critical sector focus (food, petrochemicals)
3. Economic Impact
- Target 36,000 factories by 2035 (vs. ~11,000 today)
- Private sector partnerships for tech transfer
- Job creation in advanced industrial sectors
Key Features of the Center
| Function | Description |
|---|---|
| Innovation Hub | R&D in additive manufacturing, digital twins |
| Training Facility | Upskill workforce in Industry 4.0 tech |
| Consultancy | Assist SMEs in automation adoption |
| Demo Lines | Showcase smart factory solutions |
Leadership Vision
“This center will be the engine of our industrial competitiveness, merging Saudi ambition with cutting-edge production technologies.”
– Khalil bin Salamah, Deputy Industry Minister
Supporting Initiatives
📌 Future Factories Program: $1.2B budget for factory upgrades
📌 National Industrial Strategy: $266B investment target by 2035
📌 Saudi Made: Branding push for local manufacturers
Global Positioning
🌍 Export Focus: High-tech goods to MENA & Europe
🤝 Investor Appeal: Incentives for multinational manufacturers
⚙️ Tech Partnerships: Collaborations with Siemens, Schneider Electric
Why This Matters?
🛢️ Beyond Oil: Accelerates post-hydrocarbon economy
🏗️ Job Creation: High-tech roles for Saudi youth
🌐 Global Competition: Challenges UAE/Turkey in advanced manufacturing
Center launched May 28, 2024. For partnership details, visit Saudi Ministry of Industry portal. 🚀🔧
