Erbil is set to host the Kurdistan Region–Saudi Investment Roundtable on Sunday at the Rotana Hotel, an event aimed at strengthening commercial ties and opening new channels for Saudi investment in the Kurdistan Region.

The forum will open with welcoming remarks by Dr. Mohammed Shukri, Chairman of the Kurdistan Region Investment Board, and Azzam Mohammed Abdul Latif, Director of the Trade Representation Office at the Saudi Consulate in Erbil. The opening session is expected to highlight the depth of bilateral relations and the shared interest of both sides in expanding investment cooperation.

A central feature of the agenda is the “Invest in Kurdistan” presentation, which will include a short promotional film showcasing the Region’s business climate. This will be followed by a detailed briefing from the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Unit on investment incentives, regulatory frameworks, and priority sectors with strong growth potential.

A government roundtable session will focus on policy and procedural issues, with Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) ministries outlining services, facilitation mechanisms, and recent reforms designed to support foreign investors and address challenges facing large-scale projects. Discussions are expected to cover licensing procedures, legal protections, public-private partnership models, and aftercare services.

The forum will also provide space for corporate dialogue, allowing Saudi and Kurdistani companies to present their activities and explore partnership opportunities. Particular emphasis will be placed on Saudi firms to outline their interests and expectations in the Kurdistan market. Bilateral networking meetings are scheduled to enable participants to exchange project portfolios and pursue direct cooperation.

The event will conclude with closing remarks by Sefin Dizayi, Head of the KRG Department of Foreign Relations, who is expected to summarize key discussions and outline a roadmap for future economic cooperation.

The roundtable comes as part of a broader effort by the Kurdistan Region to diversify its economy, attract regional capital, and position itself as a stable investment hub in northern Iraq. In recent years, Erbil has sought to deepen ties with Gulf states, particularly Saudi Arabia.

For Riyadh, the forum aligns with Vision 2030, which promotes outward investment and regional partnerships in sectors including energy, infrastructure, agribusiness, and tourism. Officials from both sides say the meeting reflects a shared recognition of opportunities created by the Kurdistan Region’s relative stability, young workforce, and strategic location, alongside Saudi Arabia’s growing role as a regional economic powerhouse.