Halal Products Development Company and Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu signs a Cooperation Agreement

Publish Date: 11/07/2024 Announcements

The Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu and the Halal Products Development Company, a wholly owned Public Investment Fund subsidiary, have entered into a cooperation agreement aimed at advancing the halal products industry within the Kingdom. This partnership is set to foster greater integration and optimize the benefits associated with halal product concepts and practices.

The agreement was formalized in a ceremony attended by His Excellency Eng. Khalid bin Mohammed Al-Salem, President of the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu, and Mr. Fawaz Al-Harbi, Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Halal Products Development Company.

Eng. Abdulhadi bin Abdulrahman Al-Juhani, CEO of Yanbu Industrial City, represented the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu in the signing, while Mr. Fahad bin Suliman Al-Nahit, CEO of the Halal Products Development Company, signed on behalf of his organization.

This agreement aims to leverage the combined resources and capabilities of both parties to enhance and develop the halal products sector. The collaboration will involve the exchange of information, expertise, and analyses, focusing on the growth of the halal products industry within the cities governed by the Royal Commission. Additionally, it seeks to maximize the advantages of consulting services provided by the Halal Products Development Company, thereby ensuring mutual benefits.

Notably, Jazan City for Primary and Downstream Industries houses a special economic zone dedicated to the food industries, including the Kingdom's first animal protein city. This zone specializes in the modern processing of meat, fish, and crustaceans, underscoring the Kingdom's commitment to advancing its food processing capabilities.