LONDON: Representatives from the Saudi Arabia General Investment Authority (SAGIA) held a seminar for foreign entrepreneurs interested in investing in the Kingdom in London on Saturday, at the Arab-British Chamber of Commerce (ABCC).
The seminar, “Commercial business practices in Saudi Arabia,” was hosted by Yaarob Al-Dughaither, director of the international office at SAGIA.
“The Kingdom has seen remarkable progress in various sectors, especially mining, manufacturing, energy, water resources and tourism,” Al-Dughaither told the prospective investors.
Reem Al-Sharekh, advisory account manager at SAGIA, gave a talk on license facilitating and flexible regulatory conditions in the Kingdom for foreign companies, and Abdulsalam Al-Idrissi, deputy secretary-general of the ABCC, stressed the role of the chamber in assisting its members in seeking new opportunities, and in promoting bilateral commercial relations between Arab countries and the UK.
In addition, Al-Idrissi invited the participants to attend the Arab-British Economic Summit in London on July 3.
Finally, an open discussion was held in which participants were given the opportunity to ask questions on topics ranging from the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 program to entrance visa requirements, as well as the current business climate in the Saudi real estate, financial, infrastructure and healthcare sectors.
Saudi Arabia's SAGIA holds London seminar aimed at foreign investors
Saudi Arabia's SAGIA holds London seminar aimed at foreign investors
- The seminar was hosted by Yaarob Al-Dughaither, director of the international office at SAGIA
- Reem Al-Sharekh, advisory account manager at SAGIA, gave a talk on license facilitating and flexible regulatory conditions in Saudi Arabia for foreign companies
Tanzanian conjoined twins arrive in Riyadh for medical care
- Twins were transferred to King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital for medical evaluation and to determine the possibility of separation surgery
- Twins’ parents expressed their appreciation for the warm reception and generous hospitality extended by the government
RIYADH: Tanzanian conjoined twins Nancy and Nice arrived in Riyadh on Tuesday for medical evaluation, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Accompanied by their parents, the twins were transferred to King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital for medical evaluation and to determine the possibility of separation surgery.
The Saudi aid agency KSrelief supervisor-general and head of the medical team, Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah said it reflects the Kingdom’s commitment to humanitarian values.
He expressed gratitude to the Saudi leadership for their ongoing support of the Saudi Conjoined Twins Separation Program.
The twins’ parents expressed their appreciation for the warm reception and generous hospitality extended by the government as well as for the prompt response to their children’s needs.
Notably, conjoined twins Olivia and Gianna also arrived in Riyadh from the Philippines on Tuesday for medical evaluation.
