Makkah expo strengthens regional trade ties

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The Iranian pavilion at the expo showcases a wide range of Iranian industries across various sectors. (SPA)
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The Iranian pavilion at the expo showcases a wide range of Iranian industries across various sectors. (SPA)
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Updated 08 December 2025
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Makkah expo strengthens regional trade ties

MAKKAH: The Arab and Global Expo, which is organized by the Makkah Chamber of Commerce, features a Saudi pavilion that has drawn strong interest from visitors due to the diversity of its displays and the quality of the national products showcased.

This year’s pavilion highlights the rapid development of the Kingdom’s industrial and production sectors and their growing competitiveness at regional and global levels, according to the Saudi Press Agency.

The pavilion presents products from several national companies and entrepreneurs, including food items, technological solutions, handicrafts, and heritage industries, along with innovative projects by young Saudis seeking wider markets.

The pavilion has received widespread praise from Arab and international delegations. They have commended the organization, quality, and diversity of products, viewing Saudi efforts to support the local economy and empower the private sector as providing an inspiring regional model.

The Iranian pavilion at the expo also showcases a wide range of Iranian industries across various sectors, and has attracted large numbers of visitors interested in international products.

It features numerous items — including food products, spices, sweets, nuts, textiles, leather goods, handicrafts, and handmade items — which represent Iranian heritage.

The Iranian pavilion’s participation aims to strengthen trade relations with the Saudi and Gulf markets and open new channels for economic cooperation, the SPA reported.

Industries from the Syrian Arab Republic have also made a notable appearance at the expo. The Syrian pavilion has drawn visitors by showcasing various industries, including food products, handicrafts, textiles, and other Syrian goods.

Exhibitors have noted that their participation is a key step in revitalizing Syrian exports and expanding trade partnerships across Gulf and Arab markets to connect with potential importers and distributors.

The expo, which runs until Dec. 12 and brings together dozens of participants from Arab and international countries, aims to enhance commercial integration among nations and open new channels of cooperation.

It also provides a platform for showcasing innovative products and projects, enabling entrepreneurs to build sustainable partnerships and access new marketing opportunities.


Princess Reema’s Wave unveils ocean regeneration platform

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Princess Reema’s Wave unveils ocean regeneration platform

  • Upgraded platform provides deeper, more comprehensive data on the state of the world’s oceans and the impact of human activity
  • Features an enhanced user experience, including an integrated tool powered by artificial intelligence

JEDDAH: Wave, powered by the Future Investment Initiative Institute and founded by Princess Reema Bandar Al-Saud, has unveiled version 2.0 of its Ocean Central data platform, oceancentral.org.

The upgraded platform provides deeper, more comprehensive data on the state of the world’s oceans and the impact of human activity.

It features an enhanced user experience, including an integrated tool powered by artificial intelligence, to guide users through queries and analysis. A new ocean news section also offers English-language summaries of the latest ocean-related developments and reports from around the world.

“The evolution of Ocean Central moves us a step closer to our collective goal of ‘Ocean Regeneration within a Human Generation’,” said Princess Reema.

“The future of our oceans depends on advances in accurate data, allocating resources more strategically and making informed decisions that protect marine environments, and Ocean Central plays an important role in enabling us to focus efforts.”

The enhanced platform will be on show at the 13th annual World Ocean Summit, organized by Economist Impact, which takes place in Montreal from March 4-5. The event brings together international government ministers, policymakers, investors and business leaders from sectors including shipping, energy and tourism.

The platform integrates global targets from the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and the Paris Agreement. It monitors progress towards these goals, highlights successful initiatives and identifies critical knowledge gaps.

Wave is a collective action platform dedicated to restoring a thriving ocean by 2050. Powered by the Future Investment Initiative Institute, it delivers targeted interventions across four pillars — engagement, insights, sectoral activation and innovation — to advance ocean regeneration.