Investing in Northern Borders Region

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Market Overview

The Northern Borders Region, bordering Iraq and Jordan, is Saudi Arabia’s phosphate mining heartland and host to one of the Kingdom’s most significant industrial developments: the Wa’ad Al Shamal Phosphate City. The regional capital Arar has a population of approximately 400,000, with the broader region home to approximately 400,000 residents.

The region’s economy was historically based on border trade, livestock herding, and government services. The discovery and development of massive phosphate deposits at Al Jalamid has transformed the economic profile. Ma’aden’s phosphate mining and processing operations at Wa’ad Al Shamal represent a USD 8+ billion investment, producing diammonium phosphate (DAP) and phosphoric acid for export markets.

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Investing in Northern Borders Region

Market Overview