- In February 2025, Shin-Etsu Chemical announced the expansion of its SOI wafer supply chain to support growing semiconductor demand in Saudi Arabia. This initiative aligns with Vision 2030 and aims to strengthen local partnerships with government-backed tech hubs focused on financial market modernization and smart infrastructure.
- In April 2025, GlobalWafers partnered with a UAE-based semiconductor distributor to supply SOI wafers for AI-driven surveillance and communications technologies. The collaboration is part of a broader push to localize supply chains in the Gulf and support the UAE’s growing fintech ecosystem.
