Ministry of Industry Joins ALUMINIUM Arabia as Strategic Partner

Manal Saleh

• The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources joins ALUMINIUM Arabia as a Strategic Partner, reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s industrial and mining ambitions under Vision 2030.
• The partnership will support investment attraction, localization, and the development of advanced aluminium value chains, positioning the Kingdom as a global industry hub.
• ALUMINIUM Arabia will take place in Riyadh from 15-17 June 2026, bringing together global industry leaders, policymakers, and key stakeholders.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | 08-April 2026: ALUMINIUM Arabia has announced the participation of the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources as a Strategic Partner for its upcoming edition, reinforcing the Kingdom’s commitment to advancing its aluminium and mining sectors in line with Vision 2030. The partnership underscores the Ministry’s role in driving industrial diversification, strengthening value chains, and positioning Saudi Arabia as a global hub for aluminium production and innovation.

The Ministry’s participation will provide high level strategic visibility and thought leadership, while supporting policy development and ecosystem enablement across the aluminium sector. Through its participation, the Ministry aims to accelerate non-oil GDP growth by further strengthening the aluminium sector’s position as a targeted sector within the National Industrial Strategy, which targets a mining sector contribution of SAR 240 billion by 2030. The platform will also highlight Saudi Arabia’s competitive advantages, including world class industrial assets such as Ma’aden’s Ras AlKhair complex, to attract foreign direct investment and global industry players.

The event is expected to facilitate B2B engagement, enabling partnerships, technology transfer, and the development of advanced manufacturing clusters. It will also support job creation, skills development, and Saudization efforts within downstream aluminium industries. In addition, the Ministry will leverage the platform to promote sustainable practices, strengthen international collaboration, and gain insights into global market trends and emerging technologies.

As a Strategic Partner, the Ministry aims to drive investment and strengthen connectivity and efficiency across the sector’s stakeholder ecosystem.

The upcoming edition of ALUMINIUM Arabia will take place from 15-17 June 2026 in Riyadh, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and global stakeholders to shape the future of the aluminium sector in the region, following a recent update to the event schedule.

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About Aluminium Arabia

Aluminium Arabia 2026 is the Kingdom’s flagship platform for downstream aluminium development, empowering the growth and competitiveness of the aluminium industry in Saudi Arabia.

A catalyst for Vision 2030, the event brings together industry leaders in Riyadh, driving future developments through special exhibitions, expert talks, and panel discussions. The next ALUMINIUM Arabia will take place from 15-17 June 2026.

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