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Saudi Energy Minister: Kingdom Forging Ahead Fully with its Nuclear Program
Saudi Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz speaks at the 69th session of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference in Vienna on Monday. (SPA)
16 September 2025
Saudi Minister of Energy, Chairman of the Board of King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy, and Chairman of the Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Commission Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz said on Monday the Kingdom was forging ahead in developing its nuclear program.
Speaking at the 69th session of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference in Vienna, he stressed: “Given the importance of nuclear energy in socioeconomic development, the Kingdom has moved towards utilizing nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.”
“The Kingdom, in cooperation with the IAEA, is continuing to implement its national nuclear energy project in all its components, including the construction of the first nuclear power plant in Saudi Arabia, to achieve multiple objectives: contributing to the diversification of the national energy mix, enhancing the security of supply chains, and advancing sustainable development,” he went on to say.
These efforts are being pursued in line with the Kingdom’s national requirements and within the framework of international obligations, he added.
The Kingdom is committed to ensuring its national program promotes knowledge and technology transfer and supports the development of national human and technical capabilities in line with international best practices, said Prince Abdulaziz.
The minister further noted that Saudi Arabia has completed the essential administrative preparations to rescind the Small Quantities Protocol in cooperation with the IAEA and has fully implemented the Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement, as of early 2025.
Moreover, he said the Kingdom underlines the importance of strengthening nuclear and radiological emergency preparedness and response capabilities at the national and international levels.
International cooperation and knowledge-sharing boost the effectiveness of the nuclear and radiological emergency response systems to ensure people’s safety and environmental protection, he remarked.
The minister praised the IAEA’s efforts, under the leadership of Director General Rafael Grossi, to advance initiatives that support member states in building national systems, developing human capabilities in nuclear technology, and bolstering oversight of nuclear and radiological practices.
The conference underscores the agency’s key role in advancing international cooperation to harness atomic energy for peace and sustainable development, he noted.
Looking ahead, Prince Abdulaziz announced that the Kingdom will host the International Conference on Nuclear and Radiological Emergencies in Riyadh from December 1 to 4. The event will be organized by the IAEA.
Reaffirming Saudi Arabia’s investment in human capital, Prince Abdulaziz stressed that investing in national talent is key to maximizing the benefits of peaceful nuclear applications.
He underlined the Kingdom’s cooperation with the IAEA in supporting programs that develop and equip young professionals in the nuclear field to support national goals and achieve sustainable development.
The minister also highlighted Saudi Arabia’s support for the IAEA’s efforts to encourage member states to join multilateral nuclear safety agreements, noting that the Kingdom recently hosted a regional workshop in Riyadh to promote the Joint Convention on spent fuel and radioactive waste management in collaboration with the IAEA.
Prince Abdulaziz reiterated the Kingdom’s determination to deepen cooperation with the IAEA and advance the peaceful use of atomic energy in support of national development goals and in line with international obligations.
https://english.aawsat.com/business...gdom-forging-ahead-fully-its-nuclear-program
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I will do that the next time around but I believe that there is a translation function on Twitter already. However it makes sense to translate it.
Essentially to make it short, the tweets showcased various academic achievements by Saudi Arabian students in the West (male and female alike) as well as achievements in various science competitions and Olympiads as well as the pioneering achievements of certain Saudi Arabian scientists. It was mostly news from this past month as well to showcase people the strides that KSA have and is taking in terms of education and human capital. Strides that are often completely unknown for outsiders.
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Also I need to address one of my favourite topics close to my heart. The agricultural sector keeps increasing and expanding and KSA is aiming for/reaching self-sufficiency on numerous fronts in this regard. The contribution of the agricultural sector in 2024 was an estimated 31.4 billion USD.
On most rankings KSA is now largely self-sufficient in terms of meat, fruits, vegetables, seafood, dairy, eggs etc.
Food and Agriculture Sector in the Saudi Vision 2030 Annual Report 2024 - Saudi FoodTech
Saudi Arabia – April 2025 As part of Saudi FoodTech’s commitment to tracking major developments in the food and agriculture sectors, this report highlights the most significant achievements in 2024 along the journey toward realizing Saudi Vision 2030. It also sheds light on key milestones...
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That and obviously the ambitious "Green Arabia/Saudi project" and goal of planting 100's of millions of trees if not billions. I think that I covered this particular topic earlier in this thread back in either January, February or March when I was last active on this forum.
Also a pressing topic given the global climate challenges. Restoring much of the lost forests and greenery is also an admirable and great goal by itself. Much has been restored already and in fact much of the degradation is caused by overgrazing (throughout centuries) and human stupidity (cutting trees for firewood) and in general past ineffective practices.
For this very reason animals such as lions (that roamed KSA for millennia and have an enormous symbolic meaning for Arabs and in Arabic language), cheetahs and other wild animals died out in the past 200-50 years.
If nature is rehabilitated and restored the reintroduction of those animals could occur much like how the Arabian Oryx and Arabian Leopard was saved and given that KSA has enormous areas of territory that are/have been made into national parks/protected areas and in general the wilderness in KSA which is everywhere outside of populated areas, such goals could be reached and would help the ecosystem overall, tourism, local as well as foreign, the climate, decrease temperature and in general be a benefit.
Positive news, apparently 4 cheetahs were born in KSA in the wild (national park), I was not aware of this but this is great news.
40 years ago they became extinct in the wild in KSA apparently.
There is also the funny sand cat:
We must and should respect nature as per Islam and Arabian traditions. Prevent clowns from destroying and disrespecting it whenever possible and always contact authorities if people do not learn through dialogue.
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Absolutely stunning to see the combined GCC wealth just in terms of sovereign wealth funds. Nobody close if combined.
en.wikipedia.org
The rise of the PIF (approaching 1 TRILLION USD within the next few weeks, if not already) in such a short time span is crazy.
That is excluding trillions worth of assets/investments home and abroad let alone natural resources within the country.
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We need to use this wealth in a clever way to strengthen KSA, the Muslim and Arab world as a whole.
Allocate 100 billion USD over the next 10-15 years on the Pakistani military sector in order to create joint military projects. Need of the hour.
Largest olive farm in the world is located in the ancient Al-Jawf province in KSA.
7,713 hectares.
www.guinnessworldrecords.com
english.alarabiya.net
List of sovereign wealth funds by country - Wikipedia
The rise of the PIF (approaching 1 TRILLION USD within the next few weeks, if not already) in such a short time span is crazy.
That is excluding trillions worth of assets/investments home and abroad let alone natural resources within the country.
10 Countries With the Most Natural Resources
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We need to use this wealth in a clever way to strengthen KSA, the Muslim and Arab world as a whole.
Allocate 100 billion USD over the next 10-15 years on the Pakistani military sector in order to create joint military projects. Need of the hour.
Largest olive farm in the world is located in the ancient Al-Jawf province in KSA.
7,713 hectares.
Largest modern olive farm
This record is for the largest modern olive farm in terms of the total contiguous area. This record is to be attempted by a single organisation. This record is measured in square kilometres (km²) to the nearest 0.01 km², with the imperial equivalent given in hectares. For the purposes of this...
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Inside the Saudi olive farm, the largest in the world
Al-Jouf Agriculture Development Company has received a certificate of merit from the Guinness World Records as the largest modern olive farm in the world.
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A good overview of some of the ongoing giga projects in KSA.
www.blackridgeresearch.com
The Kingdom’s total number of mega-projects has surged from just 64 in 2010 to 476 by 2025, placing it among the top three countries globally in terms of volume.
The report, titled The Future of Major Programme Delivery, defines mega-projects as those valued at $1 billion or more, while giga-projects are classified as projects worth $10 billion or more.
Saudi Arabia currently shares second place with India for the number of giga-projects, with each country hosting 43 such developments. The United States ranks first globally, with 88 active or completed giga-projects.
Overall, the United States tops the rankings for combined mega and giga-projects with 1,663, followed by India (729), Saudi Arabia (577), and the United Kingdom (484). The United Arab Emirates ranks seventh with 233 projects.
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Not bad.
In terms of tourism:
www.atalayar.com
A quote from the article:
Top 10 Biggest Construction Projects In Saudi Arabia (2025)
Discover 10 biggest construction projects in Saudi Arabi - KSA , from the USD 500 billion NEOM project to the worlds tallest skyscraper, the Rise Tower.
www.blackridgeresearch.com
The Kingdom’s total number of mega-projects has surged from just 64 in 2010 to 476 by 2025, placing it among the top three countries globally in terms of volume.
The report, titled The Future of Major Programme Delivery, defines mega-projects as those valued at $1 billion or more, while giga-projects are classified as projects worth $10 billion or more.
Saudi Arabia currently shares second place with India for the number of giga-projects, with each country hosting 43 such developments. The United States ranks first globally, with 88 active or completed giga-projects.
Overall, the United States tops the rankings for combined mega and giga-projects with 1,663, followed by India (729), Saudi Arabia (577), and the United Kingdom (484). The United Arab Emirates ranks seventh with 233 projects.
Saudi Arabia climbs global ranks with sharp increase in mega-projects
The kingdom recorded a 643% increase in mega-projects over the past 15 years
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Not bad.
In terms of tourism:
Saudi Arabia leads global tourism growth in 2025
For geopolitical and international image purposes
www.atalayar.com
A quote from the article:
In the first quarter of 2025, Saudi Arabia stood out as the nation with the highest increase in international tourism revenue globally. This growth reflects not only a determined strategy to diversify the economy through large tourism projects, but also an effort to strengthen its presence and alliances on the international stage.
Record high in international tourism
According to the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) World Tourism Barometer, published in May 2025, the Saudi kingdom experienced a 102% increase in international tourist arrivals compared to the same period in 2019. This percentage far exceeds the global average of 3% and the regional average of 44% in the Middle East, consolidating Saudi Arabia as a key player in the global tourism sector.
Later this week or so I will try to cover the ongoing giga-projects in Makkah and Madinah. Once finished they will completely transform Hajj and Umrah.
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Well hopefully he goes Korean or china with nuclear plans because if they go America cots will be double and so many strings attached wouldn’t even be worth it
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Aramco acquires C-27J Multi-Mission Aircraft to respond to firefighting and multi-mission requirements in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- Two C-27Js to be delivered starting from 2027
- First order for the type in firefighter and multi-mission configuration from a civil operator and first order in the Middle East
https://www.leonardo.com/en/press-r...rational-requirements-in-the-kingdom-of-saudi
According to the news, the plane will be available for transportation, evacuation, and firefighting by equipping the MAFFS II side, which can be equipped within 90 minutes with a capacity of approximately 7,500 liters.
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More recent global achievements by our extremely talented sons and daughters.
A remarkable Saudi innovation in cancer treatment using nanoparticles that specifically target cancer cells and activate T immune cells. This achievement was made by Dr. Maryam Abdulaziz Turkestani at the 10th TÜRKPATENT ISIF25 Istanbul International Inventions Exhibition, where she was awarded the gold medal in recognition of her outstanding innovation.
The silver medal was awarded to the innovator Munira Abdulwahid Baloushi, who participated in the Istanbul International Inventions Fair #ITÜRKPATENTISIF25. She received this honor for her invention: the Smart Device for Blood Sample Quality Inspection. This medical innovation is placed in blood collection rooms to immediately check samples after collection, detecting errors early ensuring intact samples reach the laboratory, which reduces the need for resampling, improves the patient experience, and increases laboratory efficiency.
Maha bint Zayed bin Houshan bin Sayaf Al-Otaibi, scholarship holder at Taif University (
@TaifUniversity), passed her Viva and got PhD degree from the prestigious University of York, United Kingdom, specializing in physics and renewable energy. Her thesis entitled of Electron Spectroscopy Study of Prototypical Organic/Ferromagnetic Spinterfaces for Renewable Energy Applications.During her PhD journey, she received three scientific excellence awards, published five research papers, and participated in fourteen international conferences in countries such as Japan, France, and Italy.This achievement coincides with the celebration of the 95th Saudi National Day, under the profound theme "Our pride is in our nature," affirming that true pride is inherent and demonstrated through actions and achievements.
Naif Al-Qahtani represented the Kingdom at the Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions, achieving first place worldwide (gold medal) in renewable and green energy. He also received special international awards from several countries, including France, which awarded him Best Project at the exhibition, and China, which honored him with Best Project in renewable and green energy at the same event.
When the exceptional individuals come together, creations shine that place the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at the forefront globally, in an exceptional Saudi achievement that we proudly celebrate today with a Saudi couple who have obtained patents from the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property and had their names registered in gold in the global patents registry,The inventor in the field of information technology, Fares Ahmed Al-Shammari, and the inventor in the field of preventive medicine, Fawzia Issa Al-Qahtani.This invention has been crowned with five international awards and two gold medals in the International Competition for Inventions and Innovations (ICAN 2025) in Canada, outperforming their competitors from more than 60 countries,For their invention that represents a qualitative leap enhancing the future of healthcare, which is an autonomous intelligent system for automating the measurement of vital signs and predicting diseases within minutes using artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms, to accelerate diagnosis and enhance the efficiency of global healthcare.
A remarkable Saudi innovation in cancer treatment using nanoparticles that specifically target cancer cells and activate T immune cells. This achievement was made by Dr. Maryam Abdulaziz Turkestani at the 10th TÜRKPATENT ISIF25 Istanbul International Inventions Exhibition, where she was awarded the gold medal in recognition of her outstanding innovation.
The silver medal was awarded to the innovator Munira Abdulwahid Baloushi, who participated in the Istanbul International Inventions Fair #ITÜRKPATENTISIF25. She received this honor for her invention: the Smart Device for Blood Sample Quality Inspection. This medical innovation is placed in blood collection rooms to immediately check samples after collection, detecting errors early ensuring intact samples reach the laboratory, which reduces the need for resampling, improves the patient experience, and increases laboratory efficiency.
Maha bint Zayed bin Houshan bin Sayaf Al-Otaibi, scholarship holder at Taif University (
@TaifUniversity), passed her Viva and got PhD degree from the prestigious University of York, United Kingdom, specializing in physics and renewable energy. Her thesis entitled of Electron Spectroscopy Study of Prototypical Organic/Ferromagnetic Spinterfaces for Renewable Energy Applications.During her PhD journey, she received three scientific excellence awards, published five research papers, and participated in fourteen international conferences in countries such as Japan, France, and Italy.This achievement coincides with the celebration of the 95th Saudi National Day, under the profound theme "Our pride is in our nature," affirming that true pride is inherent and demonstrated through actions and achievements.
Naif Al-Qahtani represented the Kingdom at the Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions, achieving first place worldwide (gold medal) in renewable and green energy. He also received special international awards from several countries, including France, which awarded him Best Project at the exhibition, and China, which honored him with Best Project in renewable and green energy at the same event.
When the exceptional individuals come together, creations shine that place the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at the forefront globally, in an exceptional Saudi achievement that we proudly celebrate today with a Saudi couple who have obtained patents from the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property and had their names registered in gold in the global patents registry,The inventor in the field of information technology, Fares Ahmed Al-Shammari, and the inventor in the field of preventive medicine, Fawzia Issa Al-Qahtani.This invention has been crowned with five international awards and two gold medals in the International Competition for Inventions and Innovations (ICAN 2025) in Canada, outperforming their competitors from more than 60 countries,For their invention that represents a qualitative leap enhancing the future of healthcare, which is an autonomous intelligent system for automating the measurement of vital signs and predicting diseases within minutes using artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms, to accelerate diagnosis and enhance the efficiency of global healthcare.
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Saudi Arabian students in London for AI bootcamp
Participants will gain hands-on experience with frameworks including TensorFlow and PyTorch, and technologies covering YOLO and Hugging Face. (SPA)
- The course provides advanced skills in computer vision, deep learning, and generative models under the guidance of international experts
RIYADH: Thirty Saudi Arabia university graduates arrived in London on Monday for an Artificial Intelligence Engineering Bootcamp, a collaboration between the Saudi Data and AI Authority and the University of Oxford, running until Oct. 9.
The program targets those with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in AI and computer science, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The course provides advanced skills in computer vision, deep learning, and generative models under the guidance of international experts.
The first phase of the boot camp was conducted remotely, while the second and final three-week portion is held at Oxford University.
Participants will gain hands-on experience with frameworks including TensorFlow and PyTorch, and technologies covering YOLO and Hugging Face.
This initiative supports the SDAIA’s mission to enhance the skills of citizens, and aligns with the digital transformation objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, ensuring graduates are globally competitive.
Saudi students in London for AI bootcamp
RIYADH: Thirty Saudi Arabia university graduates arrived in London on Monday for an Artificial Intelligence Engineering Bootcamp, a collaboration between the Saudi Data and AI Authority and the University of Oxford, running until Oct. 9. The program targets those with bachelor’s and master’s...
www.arabnews.com
News from the past 2 days alone:
Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports rise 30.4% to $9bn: GASTAT
Data covering July 2025 alone.
Fully article:
Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports rise 30.4% to $9bn: GASTAT
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports, including re-exports, reached SR33.71 billion ($8.99 billion) in July, marking a 30.4 percent increase compared to the same month last year, official data showed. According to preliminary figures released by the General Authority for Statistics, the UAE...
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Saudi finance firms’ credit up 10% as non-bank lenders grow
- Finance companies have become pivotal in expanding credit access to Saudi consumers and SMEs
- Individual finance accounted for the largest share of total credit facilities
RIYADH: Saudi finance companies’ outstanding credit reached SR99.37 billion ($26.5 billion) at the end of the second quarter of 2025, marking a 10.2 percent increase compared to the same period last year.
Full article:
Saudi finance firms’ credit up 10% as non-bank lending sector grows
RIYADH: Saudi finance companies’ outstanding credit reached SR99.37 billion ($26.5 billion) at the end of the second quarter of 2025, marking a 10.2 percent increase compared to the same period last year. According to latest data from the Saudi Central Bank, also known as SAMA, this figure...
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Saudi Arabia, China seal $1.74bn investment deals at Beijing forum
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia and China signed 42 investment agreements worth over $1.74 billion across advanced industries, smart vehicles, and energy.
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Saudi Arabia, China seal $1.74bn investment deals at Beijing forum
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia and China signed 42 investment agreements worth over $1.74 billion across advanced industries, smart vehicles, and energy. The deals, which also covered medical devices, equipment, and mineral resources, were inked at the Saudi-Chinese Business Forum in Beijing, attended by...
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The ongoing giga-projects in Makkah.
gulfconstructiononline.com
cdn.saudigazette.com.sa
www.vision2030.gov.sa
saudi.tpg.media
Nice article:
Mega transformation under way
Makkah and Madinah continue to expand in order to accommodate the 36 million pilgrims that these holy cities are expected to host in six years’ time. This involves expansion of not only the Grand Mosque and its environs but also the hospitality, road and utilities infrastructure in these hubs.
gulfconstructiononline.com
Makkah Grand Mosque's skyline seen without cranes for first time in 15 years
In an incredible scene unseen in one and a half decades, the Grand Mosque in Makkah witnessed the removal of the remaining cranes after almost completing the largest ever expansion in its history.
cdn.saudigazette.com.sa
Saudi Vision 2030 - Pilgrim Experience Program
Enhances the pilgrim journey through improved services, digital solutions, and advanced infrastructure.
www.vision2030.gov.sa
$26 Billion Infrastructure Project to Boost Tourism to Makkah - Saudi Projects
A $26 billion project aims to bring more Muslims to the holy city’s high-end hotels, residences, retailers, and restaurants, with…
saudi.tpg.media
The Clocks of Makkah Over Time - Muslim Heritage
Muslim Heritage - Discover the golden age of Muslim civilisation.
muslimheritage.com
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China's SoleFiori to build 6GW HJT module factory in Saudi Arabia
Chinese solar firm SoleFiori has signed an agreement with the Saudi Arabian government to build a 6GW HJT module production facility.
www.pv-tech.org
China's SoleFiori to build 6GW HJT module factory in Saudi Arabia
Chinese solar firm SoleFiori has signed an agreement with the Saudi Arabian government to build a 6GW HJT module production facility.
www.pv-tech.org
China’s SoleFiori to build 6GW HJT module factory in Saudi Arabia
September 30, 2025
Chinese solar firm SoleFiori (Hongjun New Energy) has signed an agreement with the Saudi Arabian government to build a 6GW heterojunction technology (HJT) module production facility in the country.
The deal was signed at the recent “Beijing-Saudi Arabia Advanced Manufacturing Conference” hosted by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources and the Federation of Saudi Chambers of Commerce.
Under the agreement, SoleFiori will jointly build a 6GW high-efficiency HJT module production base in Saudi Arabia with the Saudi ministry. The base will adopt SoleFiori’s technology and production processes, focusing on the research, development, and production of high-efficiency HJT modules.
SoleFiori claimed that its HJT modules feature minimal power degradation in high temperature and high bifaciality, making them particularly suitable for PV application scenarios in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
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The construction works are close to completing the project of the mineral casting and formation factory in the King Salman International Complex for Industries and Marine Services in Ras Al -Khair, which is implemented through a partnership between the Korean company Dosan, Aramco, and Dissem, with the aim of localizing the heavy metal industry in Saudi Arabia, with a production capacity of 60 thousand tons annually..
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Al Bahri signs a contract to purchase 6 bulk carriers worth 762 million riyals
For Bahri, the Saudi National Maritime Transport Company "Bahri" announced today that it had signed a purchase contract with the International Marine Industries Company, to build and deliver six Ultramax bulk cargo carriers equipped with cranes to Bahri, worth 762 million riyals ($203 million).
Bahri said in a statement today on Tadawul that it will finance the cost of the contract through a combination of the company's internal cash sources and banking facilities.
She explained that the International Maritime Industries Company will build and deliver six bulk cargo tankers with a static load of 62.82 thousand tons per tanker, indicating that the tankers will be of the "Ultramax" type, equipped with cranes and distinguished by high levels of flexibility and operational efficiency that will enable them to reach ports with limited infrastructure..
For Bahri, the Saudi National Maritime Transport Company "Bahri" announced today that it had signed a purchase contract with the International Marine Industries Company, to build and deliver six Ultramax bulk cargo carriers equipped with cranes to Bahri, worth 762 million riyals ($203 million).
Bahri said in a statement today on Tadawul that it will finance the cost of the contract through a combination of the company's internal cash sources and banking facilities.
She explained that the International Maritime Industries Company will build and deliver six bulk cargo tankers with a static load of 62.82 thousand tons per tanker, indicating that the tankers will be of the "Ultramax" type, equipped with cranes and distinguished by high levels of flexibility and operational efficiency that will enable them to reach ports with limited infrastructure..
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On June 30, Saudi Aramco, in cooperation with Shandong Electric Power Construction Company, a subsidiary of China Power Construction, held an official ceremony at the site of the King Salman International Integrated Port project, on the occasion of the completion of ground engineering work for the project, which is considered the largest in the world in the category of "Giant shipyards".
Upon completion, the port aims to provide construction, maintenance and refurbishment (MRO) services for commercial vessels, including cruise ships, bulk carriers, marine support vessels and drilling platforms, which will enhance the Kingdom's capabilities in the field of marine engineering.
To date, the project has set several world records: as the world's largest shipyard with an area of 11.25 square kilometers. With a 2,100-ton bridge crane, it is the highest in the world. In addition to the ship lifting system, it is the largest in the world, with a capacity of up to 25 thousand tons. The pier is the longest in the world, extending over 7 kilometers.
When fully operational, the project is expected to contribute approximately US$17 billion to the Kingdom's GDP, create nearly 80,000 jobs, and reduce dependence on imports by up to US$12 billion. The project is a pioneering model of cooperation within the Belt and Road Initiative between China and Saudi Arabia, and a pivotal contribution to the industrial and maritime development of the Kingdom.
https://arabic.people.com.cn/n3/2025/0703/c31660-20335610.html
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