TABUK, 24 April 2006 — Tabuk Governor Prince Fahd ibn Sultan and the Deputy Governor of the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA) Mujahid Abdul Karim Al-Qayn, discussed yesterday efforts being made by both the governorate and SAGIA to establish several investment cities along Tabuk’s coastal region in the light of increasing interest shown by both domestic and foreign investors. Following the meeting with Prince Fahd, Al-Qayn pointed out to Arab News the significance of Tabuk’s strategic location at the northwest of the Kingdom with close proximity to such Arab countries as Egypt and Jordan, facilitating easy access to their market, particularly the area stretching from Haqal to Amlaj. The investments will give a qualitative shift to the province’s economy in addition to providing more employment opportunities to the local people.
