Saudi Arabia's Sudair Industrial City has forged the first industrial partnership with Japan in the region.
This alliance aims to enhance Saudi-Japanese relations by focusing on the development and localization of concrete materials for 3D printing technology, enhancing the Kingdom’s construction capabilities.
These advancements will also facilitate the export of Saudi-made products, as reported by Al-Ekhbariya.
Specifically, the innovation will be used in constructing towers, bridges, and insulated wall panels that offer flexibility and can easily be modified.
A notable aspect of this 3D concrete technology is its promise to reduce carbon emissions by up to 70% compared to traditional construction methods, exemplifying a leap towards more eco-friendly building.
This collaboration is part of Saudi Arabia's broader industrial growth initiatives and international partnerships. Highlighting this international cooperation, last week Saudi Industry Minister Bandar Alkhorayef met with South Korea's Trade Minister Lee Chang-yang to discuss bolstering industrial ties.
They signed a memorandum of understanding for a SR750 million ($199.93 million) investment, where the Korean GL Rapha Holding Co. will be provided with 51,000 square meters of industrial land in Sudair for manufacturing
vaccines, biotech, and chemicals.
The interaction also explored enhancing non-oil trade and investment in various industries, underlining historical connections and the significance of mutual visits for expanded collaboration in sectors like industry and mining.
Additional dialogues included Korean governmental and industry leaders, focusing on potential growth in the mining sector.