At a Glance

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  • Date: February 21, 2025
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  • Location: Al-Ahsa Governorate, Eastern Province
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  • Forum held: February 19-20, 2025
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HRH Prince Saud bin Talal bin Badr, Governor of Al-Ahsa and Chairman of the Forum's Supreme Committee, attended the closing of "Al-Ahsa Forum 2025," held under the theme "Al-Ahsa .. A Sustainable Economy," under the patronage and in the presence of HRH Prince Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz, Governor of the Eastern Province.

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Key Recommendations of Al-Ahsa Forum 2025

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  • Localization and industrial qualification: preparing a joint action plan with Saudi Aramco to localize jobs and qualify companies operating in the Jafurah field projects.
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  • Boosting investment in Al-Ahsa: forming a joint working group between the Al-Ahsa Chamber, the Al-Ahsa Development Authority and the Ministry of Investment to include Al-Ahsa in "Invest Saudi" outreach campaigns abroad.
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  • Developing tourism in Al-Ahsa: developing a marketing strategy for Al-Ahsa's tourist attractions, and expanding seasonal festivals such as the Al-Ahsa Processed Dates Festival and the Hassawi Lime Exhibition.
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  • Supporting industrial research and innovation: cooperating with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources on an industrial research and innovation ecosystem specific to Al-Ahsa, and launching an Al-Ahsa-specific industrial incubator with the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities (MODON) and the NIDLP program.
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  • Developing logistics and transport services: following up on comprehensive logistics zone projects in Al-Ahsa, and developing a comprehensive guide to economic activities in the agricultural oasis to support sustainable development.
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Praise for Development Projects and Initiatives

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The forum announced a number of new projects to support economic development in Al-Ahsa, praised the efforts of the Governor of the Eastern Province and the Governor of Al-Ahsa in following up on the implementation of the recommendations, and honored the companies and government and private entities that contributed to its success.

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Al-Ahsa continues its journey as a promising investment destination, combining sustainable development with economic innovation.