WEF President Highlights Saudi Arabia's Development, Economic Ambition

 President of the World Economic Forum Borge Brende speaks during the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, April 28, 2024. (Reuters)
President of the World Economic Forum Borge Brende speaks during the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, April 28, 2024. (Reuters)
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WEF President Highlights Saudi Arabia's Development, Economic Ambition

 President of the World Economic Forum Borge Brende speaks during the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, April 28, 2024. (Reuters)
President of the World Economic Forum Borge Brende speaks during the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, April 28, 2024. (Reuters)

President of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Borge Brende expressed on Sunday his appreciation to the government of Saudi Arabia for hosting the WEF's special meeting under the theme "Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development."

During a speech at the special WEF meeting in Riyadh, Brende highlighted the developments witnessed by Saudi Arabia in recent years, which reflect its global economic ambition, reported the Saudi Press Agency.

He stressed the importance of finding solutions to address economic challenges that boost international cooperation and discussed challenges, including energy shortages in some countries.

He stressed the importance of finding cooperative solutions to reshape the future of energy worldwide,

The forum has attracted participants from 92 countries and more than 500 companies, institutions, and non-profit organizations for discussions on achieving a sustainable future.



Saudi Tourism Minister Announces Support for 17 Tourism Projects in Al-Ahsa

Saudi Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb highlighted the main investment opportunities in the tourism sector. SPA
Saudi Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb highlighted the main investment opportunities in the tourism sector. SPA
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Saudi Tourism Minister Announces Support for 17 Tourism Projects in Al-Ahsa

Saudi Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb highlighted the main investment opportunities in the tourism sector. SPA
Saudi Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb highlighted the main investment opportunities in the tourism sector. SPA

Saudi Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb has met with several investors and entrepreneurs in Al-Ahsa Governorate as part of his tour to various regions and governorates of the Kingdom coinciding with the Saudi winter events calendar.
In the meeting, he highlighted the main investment opportunities in the tourism sector, emphasizing the ministry's commitment to providing comprehensive services and facilities to enable investors to join the promising sector.

Al-Khateeb noted that the tourism ecosystem supports numerous projects in Al-Ahsa, including 17 unique tourism initiatives valued at over SAR3.5 billion, providing more than 1,800 hotel rooms.

The projects aim to boost the tourism sector, leveraging Al-Ahsa's exceptional features that qualify it to become a major tourist destination in the Kingdom and the region, the minister said.

During his tour, he made a stop at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Al-Ahsa, a beneficiary of the Tourism Development Fund. Covering an area of over 10,000 square meters and costing more than SAR200 million, the hotel boasts more than 180 rooms.

It stands as a model tourist destination that combines international luxury with local authenticity, reflecting the unique charm of Al-Ahsa.