The Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority (Monsha'at), in partnership with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, concluded Industry and Mining Entrepreneurs Week, held from October 4 to 8, 2026, to encourage entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises to explore sector growth and expansion opportunities.

The event showcased opportunities across SMEs Support Centers in Riyadh, Madinah, Jeddah, and Al Khobar, alongside chambers of commerce in Al Qassim and Tabuk, with virtual sessions organized with the Al Baha Chamber of Commerce. Over 20 entities participated, including the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, Local Content and Government Procurement Authority, Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu, Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON), Saudi Export Development Authority, and Saudi Geological Survey.

The week benefited over 1,800 participants through 750 advisory sessions, more than 60 panel discussions and entrepreneurial meetings, and 10 exhibitors. Additionally, the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources' "Industry Ties" program convened 14 major corporations with 50 local factories and companies to strengthen supply chain integration and commercial partnerships.

The initiative supports Monsha'at's efforts to enable SMEs to scale locally and internationally, promoting economic diversification .and increasing the industrial and mining sectors' contribution to GDP in line with Saudi Vision 2030 targets