Rockwell Automation Inc. has announced a strategic collaboration with alfanar, a leading Saudi Arabian energy and infrastructure solutions provider. The partnership will establish a dedicated manufacturing zone within alfanar's facility in Riyadh's Industrial City to accelerate the deployment of locally assembled automation panels for critical infrastructure projects. This initiative, supported by the Saudi Water Authority, is designed to advance Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 by fostering local talent, innovation, and value creation in the Kingdom's water sector. The agreement was officially finalized at the recent Automation Fair in Chicago and aims to strengthen the localization of advanced automation technologies and reinforce Saudi Arabia's industrial capabilities.