Saudi Industry Ministry partners with Aluminium Arabia to boost sector growth

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Saudi Arabia is sharpening its focus on aluminium and mining, with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources taking on a strategic role at the next Aluminium Arabia event. The move reflects a wider push to expand industries beyond oil and to build a stronger manufacturing base in line with Vision 2030.

The Ministry’s involvement is expected to bring greater attention to the aluminium sector, which has been identified as a key area for growth. Under the National Industrial Strategy, mining is projected to contribute around SAR240 billion (USD 64 billion) to the economy by 2030. Officials see aluminium as an important part of that ambition, not only for its export potential but also for its role in developing local supply chains.

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Set to be held in Riyadh from June 15 to 17, Aluminium Arabia will bring together companies, policymakers, and investors from across the industry. Organisers say the revised schedule is intended to encourage wider participation and more focused discussions about the sector’s future in the region.

Part of the event will spotlight the Kingdom’s existing capabilities. Facilities such as Ma’aden’s Ras AlKhair complex are often cited as examples of the scale and integration Saudi Arabia can offer. The government wants to get foreign investors interested in these assets and strengthen ties with international producers.

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Exploring new technologies, forming partnerships, and discussing ways to increase manufacturing capacity are among the practical collaboration opportunities intended to be created through the gathering.

There is a focus on employment, with downstream industries seen as a way to create new jobs and improve skills, and to support Saudisation goals.

The platform is approached by the Ministry for both as a learning space and also a catalyst for change. With the engagement with upcoming technologies and tracking the recent shifts in the market, it plans to stay above the industry developments while supporting the higher standards of responsible business conduct

Its involvement also shows a much bigger effort to bridge gaps across the sector—creating an environment where collaboration feels more natural, investments flow more easily, and long-term growth becomes more achievable.