Abha, April 28, 2025 (30 Shawwal 1446H):

The Abha Chamber of Commerce and Industry organized the First Business Sector Forum this evening at the Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Cultural Center in Khamis Mushait governorate, attended by a group of businessmen and businesswomen, executives and representatives of government entities.

A distinctive economic event reflecting Asir's development vision

Hassan Al-Huwaizi, Chairman of the Federation of Saudi Chambers and Chairman of the Abha Chamber, said the forum embodies the region's spirit of cooperation and ambition and strengthens the chamber's role as the leading umbrella for the business sector, praising the Abha Chamber's achievements and its compliance with Ministry of Commerce standards, and stressing the importance of holding such forums as part of the chamber's annual calendar to support communication with all segments of the business community.

A visual presentation recapping the Abha Chamber's journey

Attendees watched a visual presentation titled "Asir's Economy and the Abha Chamber's Achievements — This Is Asir," covering the chamber's key statistics and achievements, footage from events and programs it has carried out to support and develop the business sector in Asir, and its role in supporting entrepreneurs and activating institutional partnerships with the government and private sectors.

Cooperation agreements to support the business environment

During the forum, the Abha Chamber signed a number of strategic agreements with government and private entities aimed at supporting local investment and encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship, strengthening institutional integration between the chamber and its strategic partners, and providing training and advisory programs that serve the business community and align with Saudi Vision 2030's targets.

A dialogue platform to gauge the private sector's aspirations

The forum provided a vital opportunity to exchange views and discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the business environment, and to strengthen cooperation between the chamber and all stakeholders, supporting comprehensive development and aligning with leadership's aspirations to boost Asir's standing as an economic and investment destination.