Minister of Industry Heads Saudi Delegation to 52nd Meeting of Industrial Cooperation Committee

Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef heads the Kingdom’s delegation at the 52nd meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council's (GCC) Industrial Cooperation Committee in Doha, Qatar. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef heads the Kingdom’s delegation at the 52nd meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council's (GCC) Industrial Cooperation Committee in Doha, Qatar. (SPA)
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Minister of Industry Heads Saudi Delegation to 52nd Meeting of Industrial Cooperation Committee

Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef heads the Kingdom’s delegation at the 52nd meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council's (GCC) Industrial Cooperation Committee in Doha, Qatar. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef heads the Kingdom’s delegation at the 52nd meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council's (GCC) Industrial Cooperation Committee in Doha, Qatar. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef headed the Kingdom’s delegation at the 52nd meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council's (GCC) Industrial Cooperation Committee in Doha, Qatar.

The meeting discussed important industrial matters shared among the GCC nations, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Wednesday.

Participants assessed progress on creating a unified definition and standards for GCC-made products. The meeting stressed the importance of both supporting the GCC's industrial sector and coordinating efforts among member nations to grow their national industries.

The committee explored initiatives proposed by Saudi Arabia to boost the GCC industrial sector, including the GCC Industrial Excellence Award. The initiative aims to boost economic growth and tackle obstacles in the sector.



Saudi Arabia Approves 2025 Budget with Total Deficit of $26.9 bln

General view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
General view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Approves 2025 Budget with Total Deficit of $26.9 bln

General view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
General view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday approved the country's budget for 2025, state media reported, with a planned deficit of 101 billion riyals ($26.88 billion).

The budget set spending at 1.285 trillion riyals in 2025 and total revenues at 1.184 trillion riyals. ($1 = 3.7568 riyals)

The Crown Prince also directed ministers and officials to commit, each in his capacity, to implementing the programs, strategies, and development and social projects included in the budget, consistent with the goals of the Kingdom's Vision 2030.