Expo! Expo! MENA Opens in Riyadh

The International Association of Exhibitions and Events holds Expo! Expo! MENA in Riyadh
The International Association of Exhibitions and Events holds Expo! Expo! MENA in Riyadh
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Expo! Expo! MENA Opens in Riyadh

The International Association of Exhibitions and Events holds Expo! Expo! MENA in Riyadh
The International Association of Exhibitions and Events holds Expo! Expo! MENA in Riyadh

Riyadh International Exhibition and Conference Center, in partnership with the Saudi Conventions and Exhibitions General Authority (SCEGA), hosts on Sunday the Expo! Expo! MENA exhibition, organized by 1st Arabia Tradeshows and Conferences.

The International Association of Exhibitions and Events holds Expo! Expo! MENA in Riyadh, marking the debut of the event outside the US, where it takes place each December.

The three-day exhibition acts as a platform for exchanging opinions and experience, finding opportunities, capabilities and solutions, learning about the latest developments in the industry, as well as showcasing the Saudi experience, which has become a milestone in the exhibition, conference and events sector.

1st Arabia Tradeshows and Conferences CEO Bilal Al-Barmawi said that more than 100 exhibitors from different countries participate in the exhibition, where Saudi Conventions and Exhibitions General Authority Acting CEO Amjad Shaker delivers the opening speech.

There’s also a lineup of speakers from different countries, authorities and organizations.

Throughout the working sessions, decision makers and experts will present best practices, innovations, new services and products, and there will be opportunities to strike partnerships and develop the business.

The exhibition enables participants and attendees to learn about investment opportunities in the Kingdom, which will help boost the sector and achieve its goals in line with Vision 2030.



Indonesia, Qatar to Create $4 Bln Joint Fund Investing in Indonesia 

A sign for Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund Danantara is seen in front of its headquarters in Jakarta, Indonesia, February 28, 2025. (Reuters) 
A sign for Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund Danantara is seen in front of its headquarters in Jakarta, Indonesia, February 28, 2025. (Reuters) 
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Indonesia, Qatar to Create $4 Bln Joint Fund Investing in Indonesia 

A sign for Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund Danantara is seen in front of its headquarters in Jakarta, Indonesia, February 28, 2025. (Reuters) 
A sign for Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund Danantara is seen in front of its headquarters in Jakarta, Indonesia, February 28, 2025. (Reuters) 

Sovereign wealth fund Danantara Indonesia said it will form a $4 billion joint fund with the Qatar Investment Authority that will focus on investment in Southeast Asia's largest economy.

The fund will focus on projects in downstream industries, or industries that process Indonesian commodities, as well as renewables and health facilities and other relevant sectors, such as technology, Danantara said in a statement on Tuesday.

Indonesia and Qatar will each commit $2 billion to the fund, it said.