Al-Baha Governor Witnesses Signing Of Nine Investment Contracts To Enhance Coffee And Almond Production

Prince Dr. Hussam bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Al-Baha Region, attended a significant event at the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture in Riyadh. Alongside Minister Abdulrahman Alfadley, he witnessed the signing of nine investment contracts. These agreements aim to boost coffee, almond, fruit, and poultry production in the region.

The governor emphasised that these projects align with Vision 2030 goals by enhancing development and stimulating investment. He highlighted that the initiatives will significantly impact Al-Baha's growth, leveraging its natural resources and investment potential.

Among the projects is the establishment of five new coffee cities in Al-Baha. This includes a major coffee city in Mashuqa, already the largest in Saudi Arabia. These developments are expected to increase coffee production due to its high economic value.

Additionally, an almond city will be established in Al-Mandaq Governorate. This project aims to support agricultural production and boost the local economy while creating job opportunities for farmers.

The contracts are part of efforts to enhance agricultural development and strengthen private sector partnerships under Vision 2030. Four contracts focus on creating coffee cities in Baljurashi Governorate over 1.9 million square meters, planting over 69,500 Arabica coffee trees.

An almond city will span one million square meters with 50,000 almond trees and other suitable fruit trees. These initiatives aim to promote eco-tourism alongside agricultural growth.

Poultry Production Projects

The agreements also include two contracts for poultry production projects covering more than 34 million square meters. These projects are designed to enhance food security and support local agriculture.

In Qilwah Governorate, a contract was signed to establish a coffee city on 2.29 million square meters for planting 750,000 Arabica coffee trees. Another contract involves setting up a fruit nursery in Qilwah with a capacity of producing 334,000 fruit seedlings over 33,000 square meters.

These strategic investments reflect the leadership's commitment to fostering regional development through sustainable agricultural practices and economic diversification.

With inputs from SPA