Saudi Arabia’s GOSI, IA Sign MoU to Boost Cooperation on Insurance Services

The MoU was signed on the sidelines of Fintech 24 conference in Riyadh. (SPA)
The MoU was signed on the sidelines of Fintech 24 conference in Riyadh. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia’s GOSI, IA Sign MoU to Boost Cooperation on Insurance Services

The MoU was signed on the sidelines of Fintech 24 conference in Riyadh. (SPA)
The MoU was signed on the sidelines of Fintech 24 conference in Riyadh. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia’s General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI) signed on Wednesday a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Insurance Authority (IA) to cooperate in providing insurance products and services.

The MoU also covers developing related electronic and digital transactions, exchanging expertise, and boosting business development between GOSI and the IA.

The MoU was signed on the sidelines of Fintech 24 conference in Riyadh. Representing GOSI was Saud Al Juhani, assistant governor for insurance affairs, while Dr. Osama bin Abdulrahman Al Jamili, executive director of data and strategic transformation, represented the IA.

The memorandum aims to formalize collaboration between GOSI and the IA by defining roles related to the exchange of expertise, conducting workshops to benefit from successful projects and experiences, and developing mechanisms to boost insurance operations and support joint ventures between the two parties.

Both parties will explore opportunities for data exchange and integration in providing insurance products and services, developing related electronic and digital services, and exchanging official visits. They will also collaborate in awareness campaigns, conferences, seminars, workshops, and scientific forums related to insurance, and coordinate on any future relevant initiatives.

These efforts are part of GOSI’s initiative to strengthen cooperation with various government and private entities, aiming to achieve effective integration among its systems, improve performance levels, and enhance services provided to beneficiaries, all in line with Saudi Vision 2030.



Saudi Industry Minister Discusses in Singapore Partnerships in Advanced Manufacturing Technologies 

Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Ibrahim Alkhorayef held bilateral meetings with heads of Singaporean institutions to discuss boosting cooperation. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Ibrahim Alkhorayef held bilateral meetings with heads of Singaporean institutions to discuss boosting cooperation. (SPA)
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Saudi Industry Minister Discusses in Singapore Partnerships in Advanced Manufacturing Technologies 

Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Ibrahim Alkhorayef held bilateral meetings with heads of Singaporean institutions to discuss boosting cooperation. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Ibrahim Alkhorayef held bilateral meetings with heads of Singaporean institutions to discuss boosting cooperation. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Ibrahim Alkhorayef held bilateral meetings with heads of Singaporean institutions to discuss boosting cooperation, benefiting from their expertise in creating sustainable economic growth, developing small and medium-sized enterprises, and partnering on advanced manufacturing technology, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Tuesday.

The meetings were attended by Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources Assistant Minister for Planning and Development Dr. Abdullah Ali Alahmari, National Industrial Development Center (NIDC) Chief Executive Eng. Saleh Al-Sulami, and Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones Chief Executive Majed Rafed Al-Argoubi.

During a meeting with Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) Chairman Png Cheong Boon, Alkhorayef discussed opportunities to bolster cooperation, build partnerships, and benefit from the EDB’s expertise.

He met with Enterprise Singapore Executive Chairman Lee Chuan Teck to explore aspects of cooperation, leveraging the institution’s expertise in capacity building, innovation, and transformation.

Alkhorayef also met with Meinhardt Group's head of the fourth industrial revolution division to discuss modern technologies that could boost efficiency and innovation in the sector.

In his meeting with the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) chief executive, Alkhorayef explored ways to strengthen cooperation with the agency, which is considered one of the top innovative government organizations globally in the field of science and technology.

The minister’s official visit to Singapore is one leg of an economic tour of East-Asia where he is leading a ministry delegation with the aim of deepening bilateral ties, attracting high-quality investments to Saudi Arabia, and exploring mutual investment opportunities in the industrial sector.