JEDDAH - Deputy Emir of Makkah Prince Saud bin Mishaal launched 17 development projects in the industrial cities of Jeddah and the Second Industrial City of Makkah with a total value exceeding SR2.5 billion in a ceremony held in Jeddah on Wednesday. These initiatives aimed to enhance service sustainability and support the accelerating growth of the industrial and logistics sectors. The projects form part of the ongoing efforts of the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON) to create an integrated industrial environment, enable national industries, and strengthen the role of the industrial sector as a key driver of the national economy. © Copyright 2026 The Saudi Gazette. Saudi Gazette report