Saudi Arabia is rich in natural resources such as gold and copper, crude Oil‎, natural gas, and iron. Natural stones are commonly used for flooring in both residential and commercial buildings. Saudi Arabia is the 18th largest economy in the world and the largest economy in the Middle East and North Africa. Marble is one of the calcareous stones and due to its internal impurities, it has a cream to gray colors. Saudi Arabia has specific regulations regarding the import and export of goods, and there are certain items that are considered forbidden or restricted in the country. Granite is one of the most well-known stones in the Middle East, which can be used in almost any part of the building

• Saudi Arabia Granite Market
• Saudi Arabia Travertine Market
• Saudi Arabia Marble Market
• Saudi Arabia Sandstone Market
• Saudi Arabia Quartzite Market

Based on this, marble reserves are estimated at 2.16 billion, granite at about 1.5 billion tons, travertine at about 450 million tons, and marble at 44 million tons. The number of decorative Natural Stones extracted in the country last year was 10.6 million tons. The amount of extraction of decorative stones in the country last year was 10.6 million tons.

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Building stones should be light. The buildings should not be technically heavier than a certain limit. Therefore, according to the materials and bearing of each structure, the appropriate stone should be used. Some building stones are very heavy and strong and some are light. Of course, this lightness is a reason for less strength than heavier stones. 

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Marble is often associated with prestige, luxury, and grandeur. In West Asia, marble has cultural and symbolic significance, representing power, wealth, and architectural excellence. Its use in religious buildings, palaces, and important public structures reflects the region's cultural heritage and artistic achievements.

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Its weight is high and its use puts a dead load on the building. Installation of this stone is time consuming due to the use of mortar for adhesion. This stone is not thermal and acoustic insulation, thus leading to energy loss in the building. Granite adhesion to mortar is not ideal. For this reason, its use as a paving stone has recently been banned because it is likely to fall.

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Marble can be resistant to most rock against the environmental conditions such as humidity, heat and cold. The rock also has good resistance against rain and acidic rain. Stone structure is in a way that is rarely infected, and keep its beauty for a long time.Other features marble are as follows:

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Moreover, travertine is considered a sustainable choice in architecture and design. It is a natural stone that is widely available, and its extraction and production processes have become more environmentally friendly over the years. Additionally, travertine has excellent thermal properties, helping to regulate indoor temperatures and reduce energy consumption.

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It can be said that it is a stone between marble and lime found in abundance near hot springs, especially limestone caves. The large cavities in the texture of this rock, as mentioned, are caused by gases trapped in hot water and make the surface of the rock, not polished and slippery, and a good choice for the floor of places that experience high humidity.

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Travertine stones are usually available in ivory white or completely white and caramel. More common colors are naturally more economical as well, while stones with rarer colors are often much more expensive.

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When the sandstone is transformed into quartzite, the quartz grains that were already there are crystallized again along with the cementitious material that was previously present in the sandstone, and the new quartz crystals are fused together. Most or all of the old sandstone texture and sedimentary structure will be completely removed by metamorphism and replaced by a new structure.

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The formation of rocks, which are sandstones, is such that they are permeable to water and their porosity is such that they can hold large amounts of water, which makes them precious watersheds. Fine-grained watersheds such as sandstones are more prone to filtering contaminants from the surface than rocks such as limestone and other rocks formed by seismic activity. 

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Industry of Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia has increased its share of crude Oil‎ revenues in the development of industrial projects. Saudi Arabia's industrialization program focuses on building Oil‎ and gas refineries. At the end of 2005, Saudi Arabia estimated its proven gas reserves at 1.2 trillion cubic meters, ranking fourth in the world. 

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Global Gypsum turns its attention to the gypsum markets of selected Middle Eastern countries, including Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, UAE and Yemen. Significant suppliers of wallboard are Saint-Gobain Gyproc, Shaheen Group, USG Boral and Knauf, which import wallboard into the country from the island’s Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) neighbours, mainly Oman, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. 250%) and National Gypsum Company (Saudi Arabia) (33. Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia has significant gypsum reserves. Rising Use of Expensive and Luxurious Natural Stones in Decorative Applications to Fuel Growth . There is also surging demand for costly natural stones such as White Statuario marble, especially from the premium customers, as these stones are prominently used for decorative purposes in luxury buildings, home remodeling, and renovation activities. The building and construction industry is the largest consumer of natural stones and marble. Increasing FDI in Asia-Pacific is fueling the growth of industries as well as growth in the disposable income of the consumers, which is likely to boost the consumption of natural stones and marble in the region. Modern Designs Imprinted on Natural Stones & Marble to Nurture Market Growth . The natural stone and marble market growth is backed by the emergence of the latest technologies, which make it possible to provide modern designs and finish to the natural stones that consumers prefer.  Also, in exterior applications, modern technologies have facilitated the use of cheaper stones with desired designs, which has increased the demand for natural stones. Though the demand for natural stones and marble is on the rise, artificial concrete blocks and ceramic tiles have a huge demand than natural stones. Besides, they are cheap, which makes them an attractive option in countries with low disposable income, thus affecting the growth of the natural stones market. On the other hand, natural stones are porous, which means a sealant is required to be applied periodically so that the pores are filled and water & stain resistance is achieved. Granite accounts for around one-third of the global market of natural stones and marble. The consumption of natural stones for exterior applications such as swimming pools is also on the rise. There has been an increase in the construction of monuments across the world, especially in Asia-Pacific, which has increased the consumption of natural stones. China is the largest consumer of natural stones & marble and is one of the major drivers of the natural stone industry in the region. Developed countries in the Middle East such as Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and UAE are the prominent markets. Countries such as Turkey, Brazil, India, China, and Italy have large reserves of natural stones.
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RIYADH: As the helicopter hovered above the Saudi desert, David Kennedy’s eyes lit up as he glimpsed what he had been searching for: A series of ancient, mysterious stone structures atop the desolate mountains. The archaeologist had been using Google Earth for years to explore Saudi Arabia’s vast desert plains, but it was not until last month that he visited the Kingdom in person. The Royal Commission for Al-Ula invited the Australian archaeologist to Riyadh, from where he flew to Al-Ula and took aerial photographs. “I was astonished and delighted when I got the invitation … They spoke to me on Saturday and here we are (in Saudi Arabia) on Thursday,” he told Arab News last month. “I was stunned because I hadn’t thought of looking up Saudi Arabia (on Google Earth) before, as I thought the quality of the imagery for most of the Middle East was poor,” said Kennedy. ” Kennedy has written a few articles about what he has seen in Saudi Arabia on Google Earth. “When people think of Saudi Arabia, they probably think of mountains and great sandy deserts. ” That is probably why Saudi Arabia has caught people’s attention, he added. There is a big project in southern Jordan called the Great Arab Revolt Project, which is about the Arab revolt against the Ottomans during World War I, and those involved in it would love to come to Saudi Arabia, Kennedy added. He has published other work about what he has seen on Google Earth over Saudi Arabia, including one on sites near Jeddah. A paper in which he contrasts what he has seen in Jordan and Saudi Arabia could be published early next year. “Everything (in Saudi Arabia) seems very clean, tidy and organized,” Kennedy said, laughing at how he has only just visited the Kingdom despite two of his brothers having worked there for decades, one as a flying instructor on contract with the Royal Saudi Air Force, and the other as a dentist. Such things are giving people a different impression of Saudi Arabia from just desert and camels,” he said, referring to an exhibition on ancient civilizations and cultures.
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Saudi Lime Industries Co (SLIC) has presence in major markets throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, GCC, and the Middle East, and has also extended its reach into the African and Asian regions. SLIC is a private enterprise headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It was founded in 1977 by a group of businessmen from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, also joined by the Public Authority for Social Insurance in the Kingdom. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Industrial Support Area Building no 2696 Road 118 Intersection Something Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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