The document summarizes Saudi Arabia's plans to develop new manufacturing sectors through specialized industry clusters. It aims to use the country's resources and position in the Middle East to establish export-oriented manufacturing clusters in metals, automotive, home appliances, solar energy, plastics, and energy goods. The government has committed agencies and funding to develop anchor projects and attract strategic partners to make the clusters globally competitive and reduce reliance on oil exports.

1. The Era of New Manufacturing in Saudi Arabia Presented to: US – Saudi Business Opportunities Forum Chicago, Illinois April 28, 2010

4. The chosen sectors are export oriented & being developed as clusters that are globally competitive Oil & Gas Offshore* Energy Goods & Services* * Initiative championed by Saudi Aramco Home Appliances Automotive Metals Processing Plastics & Packaging Solar Energy

8. A major player in the Solar industry from R&D through manufacturing of products and ultimately export of power Module System Module Substrate (e.g. glass) System Ingot Poly Silicon Wafer Cell The crystalline PV value chain The thin-film PV value chain

9. Plastic and Packaging is increasing value by becoming a consumer products goods center for the region and beyond Note : In the right-hand chart, “Others” represent a number of new products such as : SBR, EPR, PBR, Carbon Black, EPDM, PPMA, PA, EVOH, PACN, POM, Carbon Fibers, etc… SAUDI ARABIA POLYMER CAPACITY FORECAST (2008, thousand tons per year) SAUDI ARABIA POLYMER FORECAST (thousand tons per year)

13. “ To live well, a nation must produce well.” Source: Made in America , Regaining the Productive Edge Contact us Council of Saudi Chambers Building in Riyadh Phone: +966 (1) 218-8999 Fax: + 966 (1) 218-8911 Email: info@ic.gov.sa www.saudiclusters.com