Hyundai Motor plans to build electric vehicle manufacturing plant in S. Arabia

Wednesday, 04 January 2023 12:25:34 (GMT+3)   |   Istanbul

South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor company has signed a memorandum of understanding with Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources to enhance automotive production in the country.

Accordingly, the parties plan to build an electric vehicle and internal combustion engine car manufacturing plant in Saudi Arabia. It will be the first South Korean automobile plant in the Middle East, SteelOrbis understands. 

The agreement is in line with the Saudi Arabia government’s strategic goals to develop local manufacturing capabilities and diversify its economic base.

DamlaTükenmez
Damla Tükenmez
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I graduated from the Department of English Language and Literature at Kocaeli University. Since 2020, I have been producing content focused on the steel industry. At SteelOrbis, I write industry news on a wide range of topics, including EU and UK trade measures, regulatory changes, quota utilization, and the statements and views of organizations representing the Turkish steel sector.


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