RIYADH. Lucid Motors has achieved a historic milestone as the first automotive manufacturer to receive the prestigious “Saudi Made” certification, marking a significant leap forward in the Kingdom’s manufacturing ambitions. The electric vehicle manufacturer’s certification allows it to use the coveted logo, representing a benchmark of quality and excellence in Saudi manufacturing.
Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef emphasized that this certification represents a strategic transformation in Saudi Arabia’s industrial landscape. The achievement aligns perfectly with the National Industrial Strategy’s objectives, focusing on empowering key sectors and attracting high-quality investments in advanced industries. This development positions the Kingdom as a crucial center for electric vehicle production, supported by modern infrastructure and an increasingly skilled workforce.
Saudi Arabia’s emergence as a manufacturing hub is further strengthened by this certification, with Alkhorayef highlighting how major companies like Lucid enhance the Kingdom’s position in future industries. The presence of such manufacturers significantly contributes to local content development, non-oil exports, and valuable knowledge transfer within the Saudi industrial sector. The ministry remains committed to fostering an investment environment that supports leading companies and enables their contribution to industrial transformation and innovation.
The Made in Saudi program, overseen by the Saudi Export Development Authority, serves multiple strategic objectives. It aims to enhance the appeal of the Saudi industrial sector while boosting local product consumption and driving both domestic and foreign investments. The program supports local companies in their global expansion efforts while increasing Saudi non-oil exports and promoting economic sustainability.
This certification represents more than just a logo – it symbolizes Saudi Arabia’s growing capabilities in advanced manufacturing and its commitment to establishing itself as a global leader in innovative industries. Lucid’s achievement paves the way for future developments in the Kingdom’s automotive sector while reinforcing its position in the global electric vehicle market.