JIZAN, 26 August 2005 — The Jizan Company for Agricultural Development, Jazadco, has reached an agreement with landowners in Jizan valley to invest in 4 million square meters of their agricultural land, the Eqtisadiah newspaper reported. The agreement says that the company will rent the land for 30 years. Based on the agreement, Jizan Company has the right to invest in any agricultural project that brings benefit to the company.

