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Economic Cities and Special Zones Authority
Special Economic Zone

King Abdullah Economic City Special Economic Zone

Makkah Region

Strategically located on the Red Sea corridor, KAEC SEZ offers a thriving ecosystem across promising sectors.

AutomotiveMaritime industriesTransport & logistics

60

km² Land area

3

Global OEMs attracted

18m

King Abdullah Port berth depth

600K

Targeted annual car production by 2035

Master Developer

King Abdullah Economic City

Why KAEC SEZ?

Home to the Industries of the Future: From electric mobility and advanced manufacturing to healthcare and consumer goods, KAEC SEZ empowers investors to lead Saudi Arabia's next wave of industrial transformation.

Strategic Location

Located on the Red Sea coast alongside King Abdullah Port, ranked the world's most efficient port by the World Bank.

King Salman Automotive Cluster

The region's first fully integrated EV and automotive cluster, bringing together manufacturers and suppliers to spark innovation.

Advanced Infrastructure

King Abdullah Port ensures smooth, efficient movement of goods at scale, with a capacity of up to 30 million tons of cargo annually.

Supportive Ecosystem

A business-friendly environment that streamlines setup, reduces operational costs, and minimizes investment risk.

KAEC SEZ Infrastructure

  • The Gas Zone provides investors with low-cost natural gas supplies
  • Reliable sewage networks featuring a biofilm reactor
  • Wide portfolio of telecommunications services based on a state-of-the-art fiber optic network

Investing in KAEC SEZ

Target Sectors: The Kingdom's push to develop advanced industries is paving the way for promising sectors.

Automotive

Manufacturing electric vehicles and automotive components.

Pharmaceuticals and MedTech

Manufacturing pharmaceuticals and medical devices.

Logistics

Warehousing, distribution, and logistics services.

ICT Manufacturing

Manufacturing ICT components and devices.

Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)

Manufacturing fast-moving consumer goods.

Anchor Investors

Industry giants are transforming KAEC SEZ into a thriving manufacturing hub.

Ceer
Lucid
Hyundai
FPI
Tasaru
Ceer
Lucid
Hyundai
FPI
Tasaru

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