MODON attracts 140 new projects in Madinah

Madinah Gov. Prince Abdul Aziz bin Majed, who has
supported the idea of launching the "Made in Madinah Al-Munawwara"
slogan for the marketing of products locally and globally, has supported
the ongoing growth of the city.Saudi Industrial Property Authority
(MODON) has completed the first phase of its expansion plan. MODON is
also currently working to link the industrial city with Al-Hijra road at
a cost of SR114 million, and the project is expected to be completed
within five months.MODON has thus attracted 30 new industrial
projects in the first six months of this year. Recently a meeting with a
group of investors and businesswomen was held to discuss their demands
for establishing industrial projects in different sectors including
foodstuffs, iron crafts, chemical industries, and other industrial and
service fields.Madinah Industrial City is considered an active
workplace for industrial, residential, commercial and service projects,
infrastructure and highways. The highways link the industrial city with
Al-Hijra Road. The major industries are foodstuffs, beverages, chemical
and plastic products, and metal products, machinery and equipment.
Magnesia Metal Co. Ltd. is among the most prominent establishments in
operation.