Saudi Arabia is embarking on an ambitious industrial transformation — including the digitalization of over 11,549 existing factories and plans to develop 36,000 factories by 2035. In logistics, the National Industrial Logistics Development Program is driving $46 billion in investment toward smart infrastructure, advanced technologies, and supply chain innovation.
In this context, Business Finland invites Finnish companies to a webinar on Monday, June 23, 2025, at 10:00 (UTC+3) to explore the growing smart manufacturing, industrial and logistics opportunities in Saudi Arabia.
This webinar is intended to provide insights for Finnish companies interested in expanding their business in one of the Gulf region’s fastest-growing industrial and logistics markets. The webinar presents key industrial and logistics opportunities in Saudi Arabia under Vision 2030, based on Business Finland’s latest market opportunity insights. Read more about the market opportunities by registering to the Market Opportunities service.
Key topics:
- Strategic developments in smart industrial zones
- Key areas where Finnish companies can bring added value
- Trends in automation, Industry 4.0, AI, and digital manufacturing
- Market entry pathways and public-private collaboration mechanisms
Preliminary Program:
- 10:00 - 10:05 Welcome and introduction to the Webinar program, Ms. Nadine Badreddine, Senior Advisor, Business Finland, Riyadh
- 10:05 - 10:15 Opening Remarks by Ms. Anu-Eerika Viljanen, Ambassador of Finland to Saudi Arabia
- 10:15 - 10:45 Presentation: Market Opportunities in Industrial and Smart Manufacturing – Representative from MODON
- 10:45 - 11:00 Introduction to WAM Saudi – World Advanced Manufacturing & Logistics by Tamer Nahhas, Partnership Director, DWTC
WAM Saudi 2025 will serve as the Kingdom’s flagship platform to accelerate digital manufacturing and logistics transformation — engaging over 20,000 industry leaders, including 8,000+ C-level Executives, 7,000+ Heads of Departments, 5,000+ Technical Experts, alongside a global showcase of smart manufacturing and logistics technologies. - 11:00 - 11:20 Q/A
Moderated by Nadine Badreddine, Senior Advisor, Business Finland, Riyadh
Who should attend?
This event is tailored for Finnish companies interested in exploring business opportunities in Saudi Arabia’s evolving industrial sectors and have interest in attending the WAM exhibition. Business Finland is also planning to arrange a business delegation coinciding with WAM, you will hear about the plans in the webinar.
We look forward to your participation in this timely discussion and to supporting your expansion into one of the region’s most dynamic industrial markets.
