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Saudi Arabia Strengthens Position in Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Development

Investments spanning aerospace, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, mining and clean energy are accelerating the Kingdom’s efforts to diversify its economy and build new high-value industrial sectors under Vision 2030.

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