Jazan: Governor of Jazan Region and Chairman of the Supervisory Committee of Jazan Region Development Strategic Office Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Mohammed bin Abdulaziz, launched the tropical fruits and greenhouses project in the region on Wednesday evening, with investments exceeding SAR600 million.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the governor mentioned that the project is an extension of the Jazan Region Development Strategic Office's efforts to enable and attract high-quality investments, promote sustainable development, and capitalize on the region's abundant agricultural resources. He highlighted that the project supports the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 to diversify the economy, enhance food security, and increase the agricultural sector's contribution to economic development.
The project is one of the largest protected agriculture initiatives in the region. It is being implemented by Amtar Al Khair Agricultural Crops Company in partnership with KUBO, a Dutch company renowned for its greenhouse and smart farming technologies. This collaboration aims to transfer global expertise and apply the latest agricultural technologies in the local market.
The initiative is part of the strategic office's efforts to enable high-quality investment partnerships and attract global expertise to the region. It is expected to improve the agricultural sector's efficiency and enhance its competitiveness by covering a total area of one million square meters. This includes 500,000 square meters of high-tech greenhouses and 500,000 square meters dedicated to tropical fruit production, leveraging the agricultural advantages of the Jazan Region.
The project is anticipated to create over 2,000 job opportunities, stimulate investment in agricultural value chains, support economic growth, and enhance the competitiveness of the agricultural sector in Jazan Region.
Furthermore, the project employs advanced protected agriculture systems, including smart solutions for greenhouse climate management, closed-loop irrigation systems, and water recycling technologies. These innovations are expected to reduce water consumption by up to 75% and improve the efficient use of natural resources, aligning with sustainability principles.