Jubail, June 17, 2022, SPA – CEO of Royal Commission for Jubail Dr. Ahmed Zaid Al Hussain, received yesterday, the Commercial Counselor of the French Embassy in the Kingdom, Rachid Boulaouine, and the accompanying delegation of French companies, to learn about the economic and industrial achievements and the exemplary story of establishing, operating and developing Jubail Industrial City. The Commission’s Investment Development Sector gave a presentation on the available prominent investment opportunities, the stimulating investment environment, and an overview of current and future French investors in Jubail Industrial City. The delegation toured the Commission’s visitor center, which highlights the inspiring creative story of the inception of Jubail Industrial City and the distinguished investment strategy that empowered it to be a source of attraction for local and foreign investment, in addition to the remarkable infrastructure that created the appropriate investment climate for investors and the most prominent elements of success, including the importance of the location, the geographical area, the diversity of existing industries and projects. The French visitors also reviewed the model of the new economic center in the City which reflects the industrial, educational, and commercial aspects, and its state-of-the-art design that mimics the modern touch in architecture and its distinguished location on the waterfront. The delegation also was briefed on the Ras Al-Khair Industrial City and future expansion plans, which will host several factories, including the phosphate factory, aluminum-related industries, and upcoming manufacturing industries. --SPA 21:20 LOCAL TIME 18:20 GMT 0018 www.spa.gov.sa/w1747731