PIF's Joint Venture with Hyundai Motor Company, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Middle East, celebrates groundbreaking milestone

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Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Middle East (HMMME), a joint venture between Saudi Arabia's PIF (70% stake) and Hyundai Motor Company (30% stake), celebrated its groundbreaking ceremony for a new manufacturing facility in King Abdullah Economic City. The plant, Hyundai's first in the Middle East, will produce both internal combustion engine and electric vehicles with an annual production target of 50,000 vehicles to supply Saudi Arabia. Production is scheduled to begin in Q4 2026.

The facility, located in the King Salman Automotive Cluster, aims to create thousands of jobs and facilitate knowledge transfer in the region. This initiative is part of PIF's broader strategy to establish Saudi Arabia as a global automotive player while boosting domestic manufacturing capabilities and supply chains.

Positive

• Joint venture establishes Hyundai's first manufacturing facility in the Middle East
• Significant annual production capacity of 50,000 vehicles including both ICE and EVs
• Will create thousands of local jobs and enable knowledge transfer
• Strategic 70-30 ownership structure with PIF majority stake ensures local control
• Contributes to Saudi Arabia's automotive ecosystem development and manufacturing capabilities

Negative

• Production won't start until Q4 2026, indicating a long wait for revenue generation
• Initial production capacity is relatively modest at 50,000 vehicles annually

• Paving the way for a new industrial future
• The new facility is a joint venture between PIF and Hyundai Motor Company
• The plant will manufacture internal combustion engine and electric vehicles, with an annual production target of 50,000 vehicles to supply Saudi Arabia

KING ABDULLAH ECONOMIC CITY, Saudi Arabia, May 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Middle East (HMMME), a joint venture between PIF and Hyundai Motor Company, today hosted its groundbreaking ceremony in the recently announced King Salman Automotive Cluster within King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC). The ceremony is a significant milestone that marks another step in the development of the automotive industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

PIF owns a 70% stake in HMMME, with Hyundai holding the remaining 30%. The manufacturing plant, Hyundai's first facility in the Middle East, will roll out its first vehicle by the fourth quarter of 2026 and targets an annual production of 50,000 vehicles. This will include both internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric vehicles (EV).

Yazeed A. Alhumied, Deputy Governor and Head of MENA Investments at PIF, said: "This groundbreaking is a significant milestone for PIF as it further strengthens the automotive industry in Saudi Arabia. PIF will continue to enable and accelerate the growth of Saudi Arabia's automotive ecosystem through partnerships. This joint venture underscores PIF's commitment to build local capabilities, attract cutting-edge technology, and create highly skilled jobs in Saudi Arabia's automotive and mobility sector."

Jaehoon Chang, Hyundai Motor Group Vice Chair said, "Today's groundbreaking marks the beginning of a new chapter for both the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Hyundai Motor Company, as we lay the foundation for a new era of future mobility and technological innovation. Through our joint venture, we hope to contribute to the development of talent in the region with advanced skills and capabilities under Saudi Vision 2030."

Wongyun Park, Vice President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Middle East said, "With HMMME, we are driving change forward and paving the way for a new industrial future in the region. The facility will become a platform for growth and industrial excellence in the heart of the Kingdom."

HMMME is building a foundation for a new era of automotive manufacturing in Saudi Arabia. Harnessing the skills of the local workforce, the new manufacturing plant will create thousands of jobs and allow for knowledge transfer and skills development. The localization of Hyundai's vehicles will accelerate the growth of Saudi Arabia's automotive and mobility ecosystem and pave the way for a new industrial future.

This partnership is one in a series of PIF initiatives establishing Saudi Arabia as a global automotive player. Together, these initiatives are driving transformation in the sector, and boosting domestic manufacturing capabilities, infrastructure, and supply chains.

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SOURCE Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Middle East

FAQ

What is the ownership structure of Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Middle East (HMMME)?

HMMME is a joint venture between Saudi Arabia's PIF, which owns 70% stake, and Hyundai Motor Company, which holds the remaining 30% stake.

When will HMMME's Saudi Arabia facility begin production?

The facility is scheduled to begin production in the fourth quarter of 2026.

What is the annual production target for HMMME's new facility in Saudi Arabia?

The facility targets an annual production of 50,000 vehicles, including both internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric vehicles (EV).

Where will Hyundai's new manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia be located?

The facility will be located in the King Salman Automotive Cluster within King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC).

What types of vehicles will HMMME produce in its Saudi Arabia facility?

The facility will manufacture both internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and electric vehicles (EV).