Saudi-Qatari roundtable explores opportunities in key investment sectors

A Saudi-Qatari roundtable meeting held in Riyadh on Sunday highlighted significant investment opportunities in various key sectors as a way of fostering stronger economic ties between the two nations. (File Photo)
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Updated 29 December 2024
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Saudi-Qatari roundtable explores opportunities in key investment sectors

  • Event brings together senior officials, executives, business leaders

RIYADH: A Saudi-Qatari roundtable meeting held in Riyadh on Sunday highlighted significant investment opportunities in various key sectors as a way of fostering stronger economic ties between the two nations, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The event was co-chaired by Ibrahim Al-Mubarak, assistant minister of investment and acting CEO of the Saudi Investment Promotion Authority, alongside Mohammed bin Hassan Al-Malki, undersecretary of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of Qatar.

The roundtable brought together senior officials, executives, and business leaders from both countries.

Discussions focused on strengthening investment partnerships and identifying opportunities across diverse sectors, including communications, information technology, banking services, industry, mining, construction, tourism, aviation, and health services.

Key presentations were delivered by Invest Saudi and Invest Qatar to showcase the investment landscape of the two nations and help provide investors and companies with insights into the business environment and opportunities for collaboration in both markets.


Historic Jeddah records over 2m visits

Historic Jeddah Welcomes over 2 Million Visitors in First Half of Ramadan 2026. (SPA)
Updated 10 March 2026
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Historic Jeddah records over 2m visits

  • The remarkable turnout highlights the activity within the UNESCO-listed site, also known as Al-Balad, with its alleys and historic squares

JEDDAH: Historic Jeddah continues to flourish as one of Saudi Arabia’s premier cultural and heritage destinations, recording over 2 million visits in the first half of Ramadan.

The surge reflects the district’s vibrant and diverse activities, and the growing appeal of its Ramadan events that blend the authenticity of the place with the spirit of the season, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The remarkable turnout highlights the activity within the UNESCO-listed site, also known as Al-Balad, with its alleys and historic squares.

There has been a continuous flow of visitors exploring longstanding architectural landmarks and traditional marketplaces including Souq Al-Alawi, Bab Makkah Souq, and Al-Balad.

In these areas commerce intertwines with handicraft displays and storytelling, creating a cultural experience that reflects the place’s unique character and rich historical memory.