Abha, May 1, 2025 (3 Dhul Qadah 1446 AH)

The Abha Chamber of Commerce and Industry today held a specialized workshop highlighting the leading investment opportunities in the environment, agriculture and vegetation-cover sectors, with the participation of several government bodies, businessmen and businesswomen, and investors interested in sustainable development in Asir Region.

The workshop is part of the chamber's strategy to promote green investment and encourage the private sector to enter innovative, renewable environmental fields that support Saudi Vision 2030.

Diverse and Innovative Investment Opportunities

Representatives from the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture's branch in Asir, the National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification, and the Agricultural Development Fund took part in the workshop, presenting a range of key investment projects. These included eco-lodges and tourist camps, therapeutic and environmental tourism, hiking, paragliding and mountain biking, the establishment of nurseries and botanical and animal gardens, the operation of livestock shelter centers and seed-multiplication centers, the afforestation, management and rehabilitation of pastures, and the management and operation of plant quarries and national parks, as well as sporting, scouting and scientific camps.

The Agricultural Development Fund's Role

The Agricultural Development Fund's Asir branch presented a detailed digital overview of its contributions to financing agricultural-sector projects, confirming that its support covers greenhouses and rural farms, veterinary facilities and poultry projects, and fish farming and livestock production development. This financing is described as a cornerstone in raising the efficiency of local agricultural production and supporting the shift toward modern, sustainable farming systems.

Goals and Strategic Themes

  • Partnership: Strengthening cooperation between the public and private sectors.
  • New fields: Enabling investors to enter areas of high environmental value.
  • Regional development: Driving Asir's economic development through integrated green investments.