The Northern Borders Investment Forum in Arar, northern Saudi Arabia, is expected to reveal investment opportunities worth approximately $6 billion in various sectors.
On Saturday, the Governor of the Northern Borders Region, Prince Faisal bin Khalid bin Sultan, will inaugurate the event with several national and international officials and experts.
The event is organized by the region directorate and the Federation of Saudi Chambers. It will host several ministers, officials, experts, advisors, company presidents, executive directors, and business people.
It is scheduled to present more than 157 investment opportunities in the northern border region, with an estimated value of $5.8 billion, in various targeted sectors, such as transportation, logistics services, mining, education, health, real estate development, industry, tourism, hospitality, and scientific research.
The forum will include seven sessions with the participation of Minister of Commerce Majid al-Qasabi, Minister of Investment Khalid al-Falih, Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture, Abdulrahman al-Fadhli, Deputy Minister of Education Mohammad al-Sudairi, Deputy Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Khaled al- Mudaifer.
The sessions will include the Maaden CEO Robert Wilt, Deputy Governor of the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency for Research and International Affairs Fahad al-Shathri, and several international officials.
Through its sessions, the forum reviews investment trends, horizons, opportunities in the northern border region, ways to stimulate investment growth and business sustainability, support programs, and financing solutions for investors.
It also addresses the efforts of Saudi foreign business councils in stimulating trade, investment, and government initiatives to empower investors in the region.
