The Automotive Sector Cluster
King Abdullah Economic City Special Economic Zone
12%
Sector growth rate by 2030
600K
Target annual vehicle production by 2035
23BSaudi Riyal
Sector contribution to GDP by 2035
Advantages of the King Abdullah Economic City Special Economic Zone
King Salman Automotive Cluster
Brings together leading automotive companies and manufacturers within an integrated ecosystem that strengthens collaboration and drives innovation.
Advanced infrastructure
Home to King Abdullah Port, with an annual capacity of 25 million TEUs.
Supportive ecosystem
A streamlined business environment that eases setup, lowers operating costs, and reduces investment risk.
Investment Factors
The automotive sector carries distinctive strengths that add to the special economic zone's advantages, increasing its investment appeal.
Growing regional demand
The GCC electric vehicle market is expected to grow by 22.89% by 2030.
Saudi Vision 2030
Targets attracting 3 to 4 original equipment vehicle manufacturers by 2030.
Key Investors
Ceer
Saudi Arabia's first electric vehicle brand, a joint venture between the Public Investment Fund and Foxconn.
155K
Target annual EV manufacturing volume