Al-Jouf is one of the Kingdom's oldest inhabited regions and home to archaeological sites - as well as enormous olive and date orchards. Al-Jouf region is characterized by its rich agricultural lands, diversity of crops, the cultivation of olive trees. In fact, the region has the world's largest modern olive farm, according to Guinness World Records. The Saudi government has launched several development projects in the region to stimulate its economy. In 2019, Sakaka solar power plant was established in an area of approximately 6 square kilometers and aims to produce 300 gigawatts of renewable energy by 2030. In addition, Al-Jouf is home to the Dumat Al-Jandal wind farm, the largest in the Middle East.
population
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STRATEGIC SECTORS
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Agriculture
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Trading
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Solar energy
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Non-metallic mineral products manufacturing
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Logistics
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Tourism
KEY FACTS AND FIGURES
531,952
population
68
active factories in Q3 2021
2
domestic airport
88,766
number of employees
10
dams
8
Hotels
2,348
roads length
2
Chambers of Commerce
13
hospitals with 1,820 beds
1
industrial city
4
Towns
REGIONAL BENEFITS
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Solar energy
The Renewable Energy Project Development Office (REPDO) has identified four potential sites for solar farms