Home to abundant unexploited reserves of copper, zinc, granite, and other precious metals, Najran is a land of opportunity for the mining sector. Abundant natural resources, together with supportive government initiatives, such as the Najran Valley Development Project, create a competitive environment for this industry. With fertile lands and numerous historical sites, opportunities for growth also lie on the horizon for the agriculture and tourism sectors. Additionally, Najran features green landscapes, fertile soils and an abundant water supply, which supports the region’s agriculture sector. Najran grows a variety of fruit such as peaches, apricots, apples, lemons and oranges. With its natural wealth and supportive government projects, Najran’s agriculture sector is poised for continued growth. Najran’s tourism sector has also shown notable potential, the region is home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site ‘Hima Cultural Wells’, the UNESCO Tentative List entrant “Uruq Bani Ma’arid”, and around 200 archeological and historical sites.
Population
Area in sq.km
Governorates
STRATEGIC SECTORS
- Mining
- Agriculture
- Tourism
REGION AT GLANCE
621040
Population
2
Domestic Airport
93.2%
Employment Rate (Q2 2022)
27
dams
45
Active Factories (Q2 2022)
30
Hotels
1
Chambers of Commerce
13
Public & Private Hospitals
1
Industrial Cities
1
Public University
109177
Road lengths in km
REGIONAL COMPETITIVENESS
KEY PROJECTS & INITIATIVES
Investments
in tourism infrastructure and human capital