Waleem Meat Factory launches largest meat processing plant in Saudi Arabia
Facility in Al-Qassim aims to produce 60 tons of meat daily and expand access through modern distribution channels.
SAUDI ARABIA – Waleem Meat Factory opened its new meat processing facility in Buraidah, Al-Qassim, marking the largest and most advanced plant of its kind in Saudi Arabia with a daily production capacity of 60 tons.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by Prince Faisal bin Mishaal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz and Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih, during which multiple agreements were signed to expand production and improve marketing efforts.
The Al-Qassim facility includes automated slaughterhouses and separate production lines for chilled, processed, and frozen meat, operating under two distinct brands serving both businesses and individual consumers.
Founded in 2020, Waleem Meat Factory combines modern technology with strict halal standards to process meat products that meet safety and quality regulations, and its supply chain is designed for traceability from farm to fork.
Its location in Al-Qassim, considered the Kingdom’s primary agricultural region, allows efficient access to premium livestock and supports distribution across Saudi Arabia.
The factory works with local suppliers and follows an integrated production model, ensuring consistent control over the sourcing, processing, and delivery of meat products.
To increase customer accessibility, Waleem Meat Factory partners with delivery platforms including Keeta and Noon Minutes, offering convenient ordering for consumers in Riyadh and Al-Qassim.
Meat industry outlook
The launch aligns with broader trends in Saudi Arabia’s food sector, which has seen foreign companies investing in the Kingdom’s meat industry.
Last year, Brazil-based BRF revealed plans for a US$160 million investment in a halal-certified beef and poultry plant in Jeddah through BRF Arabia Holding Company, a partnership with the Saudi Public Investment Fund-owned Halal Products Development Company.
The Jeddah facility is expected to begin operations in mid-2026, producing 40,000 tons annually and primarily supplying the Saudi market while leaving room for future regional distribution.
Infrastructure at the plant is designed to support expansion, potentially doubling production if market demand rises, and will be BRF’s third manufacturing site in Saudi Arabia and seventh in the Middle East.
The project is projected to generate over 500 direct jobs in Jeddah and nearby areas, with the first phase of production relying on imported raw materials from Brazil and investment split between US$63 million in 2025 and US$98 million in 2026.
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