Syria participated as guest of honor in the Made in Saudi Arabia 2025 exhibition, which opened in Riyadh with wide regional and international participation. The three-day event was inaugurated in the presence of Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar bin Ibrahim al-Khorayif, alongside Syria’s Minister of Economy and Industry, Nidal al-Shaar. Syria’s prominent presence reflects the depth of fraternal relations between the two countries and signals expanding horizons for industrial and economic integration, amid growing Saudi support for Syria’s recovery and regional reintegration.
A Vision for ‘Economic and Industrial Reconstruction’
In his address, Minister Shaar affirmed that Syria is entering a “new phase of economic and industrial reconstruction,” emphasizing the government’s readiness to build broad strategic partnerships with Saudi Arabia. He described the exhibition as an inspiring platform reflecting an advanced industrial vision and offers valuable lessons for regional cooperation.
Shaar highlighted Syria as one of the region’s most promising investment environments, supported by extensive reconstruction opportunities, deepening economic integration with Gulf states, and a clear governmental commitment to facilitating investment through incentives and guarantees.
From Participation to Strategic Partnerships
The minister stressed that Syria’s participation goes beyond symbolism, marking the beginning of concrete industrial, investment, and trade partnerships across key sectors. These include energy, manufacturing, agriculture and food industries, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, as well as textiles and engineering industries.
He announced the launch of a new investor support package featuring capital protection mechanisms, the development of new industrial zones in partnership with the private sector, long-term tax and customs exemptions, and the establishment of a unified investment window to streamline procedures.
Syria as a Regional Logistics and Export Hub
Shaar emphasized that investing in Syria represents access to a vast Arab market extending from the Gulf to the Mediterranean, as well as a strategic geographic location positioning Syria as a competitive logistics and export hub. He revealed ongoing work with Saudi counterparts to establish the first Saudi-Syrian joint investment cooperation program, enabling investors to participate in high-impact joint projects.
Concluding his remarks, the minister underlined that Syrian-Saudi relations are rooted not only in economic interests but in shared history, mutual trust, and a common future. He affirmed Syria’s doors remain open to genuine partnerships and that its economic renaissance will be a shared endeavor based on stability, reconstruction, and strong “brotherly ties.”
The Made in Saudi Arabia exhibition is the Kingdom’s flagship industrial event, aligned with Vision 2030 goals to diversify the economy, enhance local content, and strengthen Saudi Arabia’s position as a global industrial hub. The Syrian pavilion features over 25 companies from industrial and service sectors and carries the slogan “We Are Similar,” echoing the theme of Saudi Arabia’s participation at the Damascus International Fair earlier this year.
