Riyadh: The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources issued 188 new industrial licenses during March 2026, while 78 factories commenced production in the same month, according to the ministry's National Center for Industrial and Mining Information.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the new licenses represent investments exceeding SAR1.81 billion and are expected to create more than 1,721 job opportunities across the Kingdom. Meanwhile, factories that began production in March attracted investments of SAR870 million and an estimated 1,492 new jobs.