Sharqia Development Authority هيئة تطوير المنطقة الشرقية

Sharqia Development Authority (SDA) leads the regional development and planning strategy for Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Region, aiming for economic growth, integrated planning, stakeholder coordination, and quality infrastructure delivery. With 5 million residents, the region is Saudi Arabia’s eastern gateway, bordering Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, UAE, and Oman. Its development is shaped by- Diverse geography - Rub' al Khali desert, Al-Ahsa oasis, and 700 km of Gulf coastline- Home to most of oil and gas production in Saudi Arabia- Global chemical industry hubs in Al-Jubail and Ras Al-Khair- Active eastern ports on the Arabian Gulf- Premium palm and date production in Al-Ahsa.