Saudi Arabia’s Jazan Region is launching a major agricultural development project valued at SAR600 million (USD160 million), combining large-scale greenhouse operations with tropical fruit production in a bid to strengthen the Kingdom’s food security and position the region as a modern farming hub.

The development spans one million square meters – roughly equivalent to 247 acres – split equally between climate-controlled greenhouses and tropical fruit orchards. The project capitalizes on Jazan’s warm climate and natural growing conditions, which are well-suited to tropical crops.

Water conservation is central to the project’s design. The facility will use closed-loop irrigation systems that recycle water and employ technologies expected to cut water use by up to 75 percent compared to conventional farming methods. Advanced climate control systems will regulate temperature and humidity inside the greenhouses to optimize growing conditions while minimizing resource waste.

The project is being developed through a Saudi-Dutch partnership designed to transfer knowledge and proven farming practices from the Netherlands, a global leader in greenhouse agriculture, to Saudi Arabia. This collaboration aims to build local capacity in advanced farming techniques and increase the use of domestically produced technology and expertise in the sector.

Beyond food production, the project is intended to create new opportunities in manufacturing, processing, and export markets. Saudi Arabia has been working to diversify its economy and reduce dependence on food imports as part of its broader national development strategy. The development represents one of the largest agricultural investments in the region.

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