Saudi-Egyptian alliance to execute real estate projects worth $1bn in the Kingdom 

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Updated 21 February 2024
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Saudi-Egyptian alliance to execute real estate projects worth $1bn in the Kingdom 

RIYADH: Real estate projects worth $1 billion will be developed in Saudi Arabia after the Kingdom signed an agreement with the Egyptian government.    

The memorandum of understanding, inked between Cairo and the Saudi-Egyptian alliance, seeks to facilitate logistical supply and support for property-related projects in the Kingdom.  

This initiative will be executed by the alliance, as reported by the Saudi Press Agency.   

At the signing ceremony in Cairo, the Arab Organization for Industrialization represented the Egyptian government, while the Saudi-Egyptian alliance was represented by the firms Alupco Olayan Group, Okta International, and City Edge Developments, respectively.   

This aligns with the collaborative efforts of the two countries to streamline the exchange of investment and trade opportunities between them, the SPA report added.   

Saudi Ambassador to Egypt Osama bin Ahmed Nugali conveyed the Kingdom’s warm welcome and robust support for initiatives aimed at strengthening the ongoing cooperation between the two countries.   

He emphasized the significance of expanding investment opportunities for Egyptian companies and promoting the exchange of experiences, fostering integration between both sides. This collaborative effort seeks to benefit both nations in the process.

AOI President Abdel Rahman Abdel Azim expressed his eagerness to enhance this cooperation through various investment projects. 

He highlighted that these initiatives will create significant job opportunities and attract investments.  

In November, Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly received a Saudi delegation led by Commerce Minister Majid Al-Qasabi.  

The objective of the meeting at the time was to raise the levels of bilateral trade exchange in light of the economic reforms implemented by the two nations.  

This gathering also aligned with the broader plans to transform the region into a global logistics center.   

The forum at the time also intended to develop trade between the two countries and other nations within the African continent, fostering increased economic integration.   

During the meeting at the time, Al-Qasabi discussed opportunities in vital sectors considering the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, thereby encouraging the building of joint projects and removing obstacles that may impede progress.


Saudi Arabia sees 21% jump in mining sector licenses since 2016

Updated 15 December 2025
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Saudi Arabia sees 21% jump in mining sector licenses since 2016

  • The growth in the Kingdom’s mining sector licenses aligns closely with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 objectives, launched in 2016

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s mining sector has shown sustained growth, with the number of mining licenses increasing from 1,985 in 2016 to 2,401 by the end of 2024, representing cumulative growth of 21 percent, according to the 2024 mineral wealth statistics from the General Authority for Statistics.

The data highlights a steady upward trend in recent years. Licenses rose to 2,100 in 2021, marking a 6 percent increase from the previous year. 

The upward trajectory continued with 2,272 licenses in 2022, 2,365 in 2023, and 2,401 in 2024, reflecting expanding exploration and investment activity across the Kingdom’s mining sector. Building material quarries accounted for the largest share of mining permits, climbing from 1,267 licenses in 2021 to 1,481 by 2024. 

Exploration licenses also recorded consistent growth, supporting the Kingdom’s broader push to develop its mineral resources. 

Other categories of mining activity saw significant expansion, including 2,554 exploration licenses, 744 exploitation licenses, 151 reconnaissance licenses, and 83 surplus mineral ore licenses issued during the same period.

The growth in the Kingdom’s mining sector licenses aligns closely with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 objectives, launched in 2016, which aim to diversify national income sources and strengthen non-oil sectors.