Saudi Arabia has officially confirmed the discovery of approximately 110 million tonnes of uranium-bearing ore located in the Madinah region. This major announcement was delivered by the Kingdom’s Minister of Energy during the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference currently taking place in Vienna. The revelation highlights the nation's ongoing efforts to survey its geological potential as it continues to diversify its energy landscape.

While details regarding the extraction and commercial viability of these deposits are still emerging, the find represents a noteworthy development for the Kingdom’s natural resource sector. State media reported the update on Monday, signaling that further geological analysis is likely underway to determine how this supply might influence Saudi Arabia's long-term energy strategy and domestic industrial ambitions.