07Sep2003 Committee established to boost investment prospects in Makkah Region

Jeddah, 7th September 2003

The Governor of Makkah Region, Prince Abdul Majeed Bin Abdul Aziz, has established a Committee to streamline Makkah city’s laws, and to improve prospects for individuals and companies wishing to invest in the region.

According to a report in the Arabic-language daily ‘Al-Watan’, the Committee is examining over 35 problems faced by foreign investors seeking to invest in the Holy City, including those involving a number of Saudi laws, regulations, and regulatory bodies.

The Committee, comprising senior government officials and business executives, will also study ways to encourage economic growth in Makkah, the Jeddah-based Saudi Gazette reported.

The members of the economic development team are: Abdul-Qader Al-Fadl, Zeyad Al-Bassam; Mohammad bin Ateeq Al-Harbi, Director of the Makkah branch of the Ministry of Commerce; Saleh bin Mohammad Saqr; Abdul Aziz Al-Hazae; Mohammad Al-Shareef, Secretary General of the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Suhail bin Hashem Sawan, and Mazen bin Mohammad Baterji.

Source: SPA

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