The Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources signed a trilateral agreement with “Deutsche Messe” and Riyadh Exhibitions Company to launch the Industrial Transformation Exhibition in Saudi Arabia as part of the global Hannover Messe network in December 2025. The strategic move reflects the leading position of Saudi Arabia regionally and globally.
The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the Future Mineral Forum (FMF) held in Riyadh recently.
The exhibition will feature a variety of global companies specializing in industrial transformation and advanced technologies. It aims to showcase the significant progress made in the Saudi industrial sector in recent years, guided by the roadmap set out in Saudi Vision 2030.
The event will highlight the Kingdom’s journey toward industrial transformation, emphasizing the adoption of cutting-edge manufacturing technologies by local industries, fostering innovation, and leveraging the Fourth Industrial Revolution to enhance production efficiency and reduce operational costs. Additionally, it will present the services and incentives available within the industry and mining sectors to support this transformation.
This exhibition will serve as a premier platform for industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers from around the world to exchange ideas and showcase the latest advancements in manufacturing solutions. It will attract both established and emerging industrial companies to display their innovative technologies, while also creating opportunities for meaningful international partnerships that contribute to industry development and added value, ultimately enhancing investments in modern manufacturing techniques.
Through this exhibition, the ministry aims to encourage local factories to adopt advanced manufacturing concepts and solutions, attract strategic investments in the Saudi industrial sector, and reinforce the Kingdom’s status as a global hub for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
The Hannover Messe in Germany is recognized as the largest industrial gathering in the world, drawing over 200,000 visitors to its latest edition in 2023. Established in 1947, it has a rich history of facilitating industrial transformation. The event features approximately 7,000 exhibitor booths annually, attended by prominent political, industrial, and technological leaders from around the globe. Its significance in industrial transformation is underscored by its role as a key platform for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
