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Saudi Arabia, Spain Discuss Tourism Cooperation

The two sides discussed ways to strengthen the strategic partnership in tourism. SPA
The two sides discussed ways to strengthen the strategic partnership in tourism. SPA
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Saudi Arabia, Spain Discuss Tourism Cooperation

The two sides discussed ways to strengthen the strategic partnership in tourism. SPA
The two sides discussed ways to strengthen the strategic partnership in tourism. SPA

A Saudi delegation from the Ministry of Tourism, headed by Deputy Minister of Tourism for International Affairs Sultan Al Musallam, has taken part in the meeting of the Committee for Activating the Saudi-Spanish Partnership in the Field of Tourism in Madrid.

Spanish Secretary of State for Tourism Rosana Murillo and several senior officials from both countries also attended the meeting.

The two sides discussed ways to strengthen the strategic partnership in tourism through initiatives aimed at training tourism employees in hospitality and hotel management services in the most prominent institutes in Spain. They also reviewed aspects of supporting tourism investment opportunities between the two countries.

The committee expressed keenness to strengthen tourism cooperation and exert efforts to promote the Kingdom's tourist destinations and events that target Spanish tourists in particular.

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SPARK Attracts More Than 60 Investors

 A solar energy project in Saudi Arabia (Asharq Al-Awsat)
 A solar energy project in Saudi Arabia (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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SPARK Attracts More Than 60 Investors

 A solar energy project in Saudi Arabia (Asharq Al-Awsat)
 A solar energy project in Saudi Arabia (Asharq Al-Awsat)

The King Salman Energy Park (SPARK), located in Buqayq in eastern Saudi Arabia, has successfully attracted more than 60 investors, with total investments exceeding $3 billion.
SPARK was developed as an integrated industrial ecosystem aimed at maximizing economic benefits by strengthening the energy sector in the Kingdom and the broader region. It plays a key role in advancing the goals of Vision 2030 by supporting efforts to build a strong, prosperous, and diversified economy.
The city is also positioned as a prime destination for investors seeking growth and success within a global industrial ecosystem founded on excellence and innovation. It is expected to contribute over $6 billion annually to Saudi Arabia’s GDP and create up to 100,000 direct and indirect jobs.
On Sunday, the King Salman Energy Park announced that seven factories are already operational, with an additional 14 under construction.
By the end of last year, SPARK had signed lease agreements with two new investors, in addition to the start of construction on several major projects by existing investors.
These developments are key to SPARK’s continued growth and progress, playing a crucial role in its mission to localize essential products and services within the energy sector’s value chain.
The total value of the lease agreements exceeds SAR 30 million, marking significant investments that will drive sustainable industrial growth in the Kingdom.
As part of these deals, Abdulaziz & Brothers (A&BC), a company specializing in professional safety tools and equipment, will begin producing high-quality personal protective gear for the industrial and construction sectors by establishing its first facility in SPARK.
Meanwhile, Enjaz Al Mustaqbal Industrial Company plans to build a facility to support localization efforts in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) sector.
SPARK also revealed the start of construction on two major projects with a combined investment of SAR 250 million.
BAS Gulf Industrial Company, a subsidiary of the National Metal Manufacturing and Casting Company (Maadaniyat), plans to expand its operations by the fourth quarter of 2024, focusing on the manufacturing of industrial valves and providing post-sales technical services.
Global software and engineering leader Emerson has also begun construction at SPARK, preparing to launch its advanced technology operations, which are expected to commence by the fourth quarter of 2024.