Day: November 19, 2023

Lisbon - The Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority of Saudi Arabia, Monsha'at, concluded its participation in the Web Summit held in Lisbon, Portugal.

According to Saudi Press Agency, The summit, which took place from November 13 to 16, featured 12 Saudi enterprises, including billion-dollar companies and fast-growing entities like "Tumuh," as part of Monsha'at's delegation. The primary aim was to provide these entrepreneurs with a global platform for growth, business expansion, and the establishment of international connections. Monsha'at's engagement in the Web Summit aligns with its continuous efforts to promote Saudi companies internationally and enable entrepreneurs to expand their networks. Having previously participated in significant events like the COMEUP Global Exhibition in Korea, the Switch exhibition, and Singapore Tech Week, Monsha'at remains committed to fostering collaboration and developing solutions for enterprises across various sectors.

Riyadh - Saudi Minister of Commerce Dr. Majid bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi, leading a delegation of nearly 90 prominent businessmen and key figures from major Saudi national companies, met with Egypt's Prime Minister Dr. Mustafa Kamal Madbouly in Cairo. The Saudi Ambassador to Egypt, Osama bin Ahmed Nugali, was also present.

According to Saudi Press Agency, Discussions centered on enhancing the economic and trade partnership between Saudi Arabia and Egypt. Dr. Al-Qasabi held additional meetings with key Egyptian ministers and officials, including the Minister of Trade and Industry, the Minister of International Cooperation, the Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities, and the CEO of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI). The discussions focused on boosting bilateral trade, exploring opportunities in vital sectors in light of Saudi Vision 2030, and strengthening regional plans for transforming the area into a global logistics hub. Emphasis was placed on joint ventures, digitization in small and medium-sized enterprises, and addressing business challenges in free zones.

Riyadh - Dr. Faisal Al-Sudairi, Undersecretary of the Riyadh region, represented Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Riyadh, at a ceremony organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Slovakia to celebrate the Slovak National Day.

According to Saudi Press Agency, He was received by the Slovak Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Rudolf Michalka, along with other embassy staff. The event symbolizes the continued diplomatic relations and cultural exchange between Slovakia and Saudi Arabia.

Riyadh - The Saudi International Exhibition for Agriculture and Organic Products, "Biofach 2023," commenced today under the sponsorship of the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture.

According to Saudi Press Agency, The event, held at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center, features over 15 countries, 25 specialized companies, and 50 brands dedicated to organic food production. "Biofach 2023" is recognized as one of the largest international specialized exhibitions for promoting and marketing investments in agriculture and organic products. It aims to connect investors, distributors, suppliers, and solution providers in the organic products industry globally. Dr. Suleiman Al-Khatib, Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry for Agriculture, highlighted the exhibition's role in supporting the growing organic products sector in the Kingdom, as evidenced by the increasing local development in organic farming. The event also provides insights into the latest technologies in organic agriculture.

Jeddah - The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is set to host the International Forum on the Propaganda of Hatred and Violence in Media next Sunday in Jeddah, co-organized by the Assistant Secretariat for Corporate Communication in the Muslim World League (MWL) and the Union of OIC News Agencies (UNA).

According to Saudi Press Agency, The event will feature prominent figures including MWL Secretary-General Sheikh Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, OIC Secretary-General Hussein Ibrahim Taha, and General Supervisor of Official Media in Palestine, Minister Ahmed Assaf. The forum addresses the issue of bias and misinformation in the media, particularly concerning the Palestinian cause. It will bring together leaders from Islamic and international news agencies, religious, intellectual, legal, and human rights figures, and leaders of international organizations. Discussions will focus on media bias and misrepresentation, with an emphasis on forming a joint international alliance against the spread of hatred and misinformation in media discourse.