IAEA, Saudi Women and Energy Association Sign MoU to Boost Cooperation

Officials are seen at the signing ceremony in Vienna. (IAEA)
Officials are seen at the signing ceremony in Vienna. (IAEA)
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IAEA, Saudi Women and Energy Association Sign MoU to Boost Cooperation

Officials are seen at the signing ceremony in Vienna. (IAEA)
Officials are seen at the signing ceremony in Vienna. (IAEA)

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and Saudi Arabia’s Women and Energy Association signed in Vienna on Monday a Memorandum of Understanding to boost cooperation.

The agreement aims to bolster cooperation in capacity building, with a focus on developing the role of women in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and support innovation in nuclear sciences to achieve a sustainable future.

The agreement was signed by IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi and Women and Energy Association Chairwoman of the Board Princess Mishaal bint Saud AlShalan.

Saudi Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz attended the signing ceremony.



Madinah Investment Forum to Kick Off on Sunday

Madinah Investment Forum to Kick Off on Sunday
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Madinah Investment Forum to Kick Off on Sunday

Madinah Investment Forum to Kick Off on Sunday

The Madinah Investment Forum, organized by Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah Chamber under the theme "Invest in Madinah", will start on Sunday and run for two days.
The forum consists of a diverse range of programs, events, and four specialized dialogue sessions focusing on key aspects of the national investment strategy. It will host 18 speakers and more than 40 entities, and present 200 investment opportunities, valued at over SAR57 billion, in more than ten targeted sectors, SPA reported.
The event will highlight Madinah's significant achievements and showcase development and investment projects in the region. It will explore promising investment sectors, comparative and competitive advantages, and the region's potential to support investment growth. Key areas of focus include hospitality, logistics, agriculture, and real estate.
The forum's objectives include identifying investment opportunities in Madinah, fostering investment partnerships, attracting new investments, and introducing financing solutions and business sector services for major development projects.
The event is aimed at a broad audience, including local and international investors, government agencies, development organizations, private sector representatives, investment agencies, financial institutions, consulting firms, and professional service providers.