Sudair is getting SAR 3 bn worth of industrial projects after Mineral Resources Minister Bandar Alkhorayef inaugurated a package of infrastructure, utilities, and ready-built factory projects in Sudair City for Industry and Business, state news agency SPA reports.

Infrastructure expansion underway: The rollout includes SAR 1.8 bn allocated to infrastructure works spanning road, water, and sewage networks, a 12.5k cbm water reservoir, and the fourth phase of the city’s expansion across 6 mn sqm of land. A 200 MVA electrical substation and 44 ready-built factories are also under development to support incoming industrial investment.

Not just bricks and mortar: The Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (Modon) inked six industrial and investment contracts and an MoU with public- and private-sector entities, totaling SAR 1 bn for Sudair. The authority also inked a SAR 16 mn agreement with Al Majmaah Chamber to establish a training center and on-site childcare facility. An MoU with Ajex will also introduce shared logistics transport services aimed at improving supply chain efficiency for investors.

Why it matters

Sudair is being positioned as the release valve for Riyadh’s industrial core. As the capital’s primary zones reach capacity, Sudair is moving away from a land-only play toward a service-led model. Modon is attempting to lower the capex floor for mid-market players by providing pre-built sheds and shared logistics.

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