channel economy in the middle east with exports that depend on the world markets. Dr bo-Bisheit said the Kingdom's sea ports include; the Islamic port of Jeddah, King Abdulaziz port in Dammam, King Fahd industrial port in Yanbu, King Fahd industrial port in Jubail, Jubail commercial port, Yanbu commercial port, Jazan and Dhiba ports. Dr bo-Bishiet noted that commercial openness at the world level and the big investments in the ports as well as the great changes in the Saudi economy have made the organization of the forum an essential matter.