São Paulo – JBS announced Thursday (22) that it is expanding its operations in Saudi Arabia. The USD 85 million investment aims to make Saudi Arabia a “hub for halal product production and export” serving the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and other markets. The Jeddah plant currently exports to Kuwait, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates, and its production capacity will be doubled in 2026. In the statement, JBS Global CEO Gilberto Tomazoni said that Saudi Arabia is a priority market for the company, and that this expansion represents a long-term commitment in the Gulf country, as well as in the Middle East and North Africa. Read more:Brazil’s JBS to open plant in Jeddah in NovemberPUBLICIDADETranslated by Guilherme MirandaSupplied/JBS

Source: The North Africa Journal January 23, 2026 13:27 UTC