Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources
| وزارة الصناعة والثروة المعدنية | |
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 Bandar bin Ibrahim, the current minister since August 30 2019. | |
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | August 30, 2019 |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Saudi Arabia |
| Headquarters | Riyadh |
| Minister responsible | |
| Child agencies | |
| Website | mim |
The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources[a] is a government ministry in Saudi Arabia responsible for developing the industrial sector, managing the Kingdom’s mineral resources, and promoting sustainable economic growth.[1]
History
The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources was established on 30 August 2019, following the division of the Ministry of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources into two separate entities: the Ministry of Energy and the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources.[2]
The ministry was created to promote industrial development, manage the Kingdom’s mineral resources, and support economic diversification beyond oil.[3]
In 2021, the ministry founded the Future Minerals Forum, Saudi Arabia's first-ever international event focused on the development of the mining and minerals sector.[4]
List of ministers
| No. | Portrait | Minister | Took office | Left office | Time in office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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Bandar bin Ibrahim | 30 August 2019 | Incumbent | 6 years, 194 days |
See also
Notes
References
- ^ "Saudi Arabia sets up new Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources". Al Arabiya English. 30 August 2019. Retrieved 16 February 2026.
- ^ "King Salman issues royal decrees, including creation of industry and resources ministry". Arab News. 30 August 2019. Retrieved 16 February 2026.
- ^ "Saudi Arabia creates new Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources". MINING.COM. 1 September 2019. Retrieved 16 February 2026.
- ^ "Future Minerals Forum 2022". Oxford Business Group. 2021-11-28. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
