Northern Borders is Saudi Arabia’s emerging metals and chemicals hub. Supported by an abundance of natural resources, well-established mining and chemical production sectors, and a reliable rail and road network, this booming ecosystem is bringing vital metals and chemical products to national and international markets. Home to one of the largest phosphate reserves in the world, and enabled by large-scale initiatives, the region’s emerging sectors – chemicals and chemical products; as well as transport and logistics – are strongly contributing to economic growth with future opportunities on the horizon. Specifically, Northern Borders’ growing chemical production capabilities and transportation networks are further supporting the region’s growing industrial ecosystem. The region is home to two high-production capacity industrial cities one of which is Wa’ad Alshamal – the Kingdom’s leading phosphate and chemical production site. With unparalleled government support and ambition, opportunities in Northern Borders await.
population (2020)
in landmass area
Governorates
STRATEGIC SECTORS
- Chemicals and Chemical Products
- Transports and Logistics
- Mining
REGION AT GLANCE
383,051
population
44
Active Factories (Q2 2022)
3
domestic airport
90.8%
Employment Rate (Q2 2022)
14
Hotels
1
Sport City
11
dams
1
Chambers of Commerce
2
industrial city
98,011 km
Road lengths
2
Public and Private Universities and Colleges
11
Public & Private Hospitals
REGIONAL COMPETITIVENESS
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Solar energy
The Renewable Energy Project Development Office has so far identified one site with promising sun energy potential