The Minister of Investment of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Eng. Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih
Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih today inspected the Coffee City in Mashouqa Center, Al-Baha Region, reviewing its components and agricultural projects as part of efforts to support high-quality agricultural investments and strengthen value-added supply chains for local products.
During the visit, the minister was briefed by Executive Director of the Coffee City in Mashouqa Center Eng. Mohammed Houta, who outlined the project’s development phases and objectives.
He explained that the city spans a total area of 1,662,000 square meters and includes the cultivation of approximately 500,000 coffee trees, with an estimated annual production capacity of about 2,500 tons of green coffee.
He noted that the Coffee City is the first agricultural city announced by the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture in Al-Baha Region, reflecting the region’s comparative advantage in coffee cultivation and expanding opportunities for agricultural investment and related agro-industries.
He added that the city includes a coffee roasting and packaging plant covering 4,400 square meters, with a production capacity of up to 10,500 tons of roasted coffee annually.
This contributes to higher production efficiency, improved quality, and stronger competitiveness of the national product in local and international markets.
The project is part of broader efforts to develop sustainable agriculture, empower local communities, and maximize the use of promising agricultural resources.