The number of productive and licensed factories in Riyadh city registered a noticeable increase in the year 1426 AH, showing a hike of 2.8 per cent as compared to the figure of the previous year. The invested capital in these factories rose to SR.37217.47 million by the end of 1426 AH, showing an increase of 11.2%. Chemical industries and plastic products factories took the first position over other industries in terms capital investment and the strength of manpower by the end of 1426 AH. These formed 21% of the total number of licensed factories in Riyadh city, ranked second with 22.1% of the total capital invested and 19% of the number of workers. --MORE
