RIYADH: Businesspeople seeking to invest in Saudi Arabia’s industries will now be able to complete all procedures electronically, according to Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef.
At the recently concluded 4th Digital Government Forum in Riyadh, Alkhorayef said the “smooth and comprehensive investment experience” is made possible by platforms such as the Senaei. He said the platform simplifies procedures related to industrial services and provides its services remotely, eliminating the need to physically visit the ministry’s branches across the Kingdom.
The minister’s remarks were reported on Sunday by the Saudi Press Agency. The forum, held on Nov. 5-6 at the JW Marriot Hotel, was attended by more than 2,000 participants, including decision-makers, experts, and more than 100 technology and digital transformation companies.
Alkhorayef said that investment in new technologies, innovation, and artificial intelligence is fundamental to accelerating industrial growth and enhancing competitiveness.
The forum was attended by over 2,000 participants, including decision-makers, experts, and more than 100 technology and digital transformation companies. (SPA)
He highlighted the Future Factories program, which aims to transform 4,000 factories into automated facilities through private and international sector collaboration.
He said that the mining sector is also undergoing a significant digital leap, citing the Mansourah and Massarah mines as the first fully digital mining operation in the Middle East.
The two gold mines in Al-Khurmah, governorate of Makkah province and managed by Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma’aden), supply ore to a plant capable of processing up to four million tonnes a year.
Alkhorayef also announced the launch of a digital services platform for exporters by the Saudi Export Development Authority. This platform will unify government export services under a single digital umbrella, streamlining the exporter’s journey and accelerating the growth of national exports.
Alkhorayef said the ministry’s digital transformation reflects its commitment to building a diversified and sustainable industrial economy aligned with Vision 2030.
