Jeddah: Under the patronage of Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Governor of Makkah Region Prince Khalid bin Faisal bin Abdulaziz, and in the presence of Deputy Governor of Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, the second edition of the "Saudi Industry Forum 2026" begins tomorrow at Jeddah Superdome and runs through September 16.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the forum is organized by the Federation of Saudi Chambers, represented by the National Industrial Committee, in cooperation with Jeddah Chamber, and in strategic partnership with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources. It will feature the participation of government entities, national companies, universities, research centers, and local and international experts and specialists.

The three-day event will host dialogue sessions and specialized workshops addressing developments and opportunities in the industrial sector and the future of national industries. It will focus on strengthening supply chains and logistics services and developing an integrated industrial base in strategic sectors, particularly the automotive, food, and pharmaceutical industries.

The forum is being held amid the rapid growth and transformation of the Kingdom's industrial sector and its growing role in diversifying the economic base, enhancing local content, and attracting investments, in support of the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.