- Date: 2026-06-06
- Location: Saudi Arabia
- Subject: Import of construction sand for megaprojects
- Actors: Saudi Arabia (affected); Australia (party)
In 2023, Saudi Arabia, despite its abundance of deserts, was forced to import construction sand from Australia. Local sand is unsuitable for concrete production due to its shape and composition. The import is linked to the implementation of large-scale projects such as NEOM and the Red Sea Project. This highlights the global construction industry’s dependence on quality resources.
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