<div id="readability-page-1"><div><p>(Alliance News) - Stellantis opens a new industrial front in the Middle East by signing a memorandum of understanding with Petromin Corporation, the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Investment, and the National Industrial Development Center to evaluate the creation of a vehicle manufacturing plant in the Kingdom.</p><p>As reported by MF-Milano Finanza on Friday, the agreement, signed in Washington, launches a feasibility study to localize the production of the group's cars and commercial vehicles, including American brands, in line with the Vision 2030 strategy with which Riyadh aims to diversify the economy and develop advanced supply chains. Petromin, part of the Al-Dabbagh group, will contribute as a prospective investor thanks to its 800 points of sale in the region.</p><p>Samir Cherfan of Stellantis Middle East &amp; Africa calls the agreement &#34;a strategic step&#34; towards an electric mobility-oriented automotive industry, with the Saudi government ready to support the creation of a complete industrial ecosystem.</p><p>The country's auto market, valued at over $47 billion, is expected to grow to around $65 billion by 2030, with annual sales approaching one million units and a $50 billion plan to make Saudi Arabia a regional hub for e-mobility.</p><p>At the same time, Stellantis is facing the consequences of its withdrawal from the hydrogen program that has put Symbio, its joint venture with Michelin and Forvia, in difficulty: the loss of 80% of orders is putting the Saint-Fons gigafactory and its 530 employees at risk, with fears of a liquidity crisis. Workers are calling on Stellantis to intervene as the conciliation procedure between the three partners has expired, opening up the possibility of litigation.</p><p>By Antonio Di Giorgio, Alliance News reporter</p><p>Comments and questions to redazione@alliancenews.com</p><p>Copyright 2025 Alliance News IS Italian Service Ltd. All rights reserved.</p></div></div>

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<p>斯特兰蒂斯已与沙特阿拉伯的 Petromin Corporation、投资部和国家工业发展中心签署了一份谅解备忘录，以评估在沙特阿拉伯建立汽车制造厂的可能性。这与沙特的 2030 愿景战略相一致。同时，斯特兰蒂斯在其合资企业 Symbio 方面面临挑战，因订单损失达 80%，可能面临流动性危机和潜在诉讼</p>

Stellantis 正在考虑在沙特阿拉伯建立工厂，而 Symbio 的问题正在扩大