Riyadh, May 25, 2025 (27 Dhu al-Qa'dah 1446 AH) — Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources continues its intensive preparations to host the 21st session of the General Conference of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), scheduled for this November in the capital, Riyadh, in what is considered one of the most important global industrial events of the year.

As part of the preparations, the ministry launched a comprehensive coordination program comprising a series of high-level meetings and official visits, in partnership with UNIDO representatives and a number of relevant Saudi government bodies, aimed at raising the level of readiness and ensuring integrated roles and effective partnership to make this exceptional international event a success.

The Kingdom's hosting of this conference represents a qualitative shift in the trajectory of its industrial sector, reflecting its position as a rising power in sustainable industrial transformation and reinforcing its international presence in shaping advanced industrial policy and adopting innovation, in line with Saudi Vision 2030's goal of diversifying the national economy and building a flexible, technology-driven, globally competitive industrial economy.

At a Glance: Goals of the Hosting

  • Expanding international industrial partnerships and sharing innovative experiences.
  • Supporting small and medium industrial enterprises and accelerating sustainable industrial development.
  • Highlighting the Kingdom's leading role in developing industrial policy at the regional and international level.
  • Discussing global industrial challenges and proposing solutions based on innovation, digitalization and sustainability.

The hosting comes as part of the ongoing strategic partnership between the Kingdom and UNIDO, which has worked since its founding in Vienna to support industrial development in developing countries and strengthen global industrial integration built on green transformation, digital empowerment and economic equity.

The upcoming conference is expected to bring together policymakers, industry leaders and experts from around the world, making it a leading global platform for shaping the future of industry amid major technological and environmental shifts.