Riyadh to Host Human Resources and Manpower Forum

People attend a previous edition of the Human Resources and Manpower Forum. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
People attend a previous edition of the Human Resources and Manpower Forum. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Riyadh to Host Human Resources and Manpower Forum

People attend a previous edition of the Human Resources and Manpower Forum. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
People attend a previous edition of the Human Resources and Manpower Forum. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

The Saudi capital will host the sixth edition of the Human Resources and Manpower Forum and Exhibition from Oct. 27-30, featuring participation from the largest human resources and recruitment companies in the Kingdom, along with a wide international presence from 16 European, Asian, and African countries.

The annual forum is unique in the Middle East and highlights the centrality and role of human resources in various development sectors. It also reflects Riyadh’s growing status as a hub for distinguished events and exhibitions, further emphasized by the Kingdom’s successful bid to host Expo 2030.

The forum will see participation from various diplomatic missions and foreign ambassadors in the Kingdom, serving as an annual platform that brings together leading companies in the human resources and workforce sectors, both locally and globally, with HR officials from different entities, specialties, and business sectors, including domestic work.

Saudi Arabia ranks high among the most attractive countries for human capital across various fields and has made significant progress in making its labor market more appealing, particularly with the initiatives, programs, and regulations aimed at raising quality and improving services.

The forum will be held at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center, welcoming visitors daily from 12 PM to 10 PM.



Saudi Arabia, Italy Sign 26 Investment MoUs

The Saudi-Italian high-level roundtable took place in AlUla on Sunday. SPA
The Saudi-Italian high-level roundtable took place in AlUla on Sunday. SPA
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Saudi Arabia, Italy Sign 26 Investment MoUs

The Saudi-Italian high-level roundtable took place in AlUla on Sunday. SPA
The Saudi-Italian high-level roundtable took place in AlUla on Sunday. SPA

The Saudi-Italian high-level roundtable took place in AlUla on Sunday, with the participation of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Saudi Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih, CEOs, private sector leaders, and representatives from major companies of both countries.

The meeting highlighted the expanding partnership between the two countries and resulted in the signing of 26 memoranda of understanding across key industries, including construction, renewable energy, cultural exchange, and advanced technologies.

It also explored collaborative prospects in green energy, automotive manufacturing, infrastructure development, tourism, agrifood, solar and wind energy projects, sustainable tourism initiatives, and advanced construction technologies.

Italian businesses highlighted their aim to capitalize on an estimated SAR11.8 trillion in Saudi inward investment over the next six years.

Heritage tourism was also a key focus, with participants highlighting Italy’s expertise and Saudi Arabia’s ambition to become a leading global travel destination. As the Kingdom plans to create 1.6 million tourism jobs by 2030, Saudi-Italian partnerships are poised to drive skills development, promote sustainable tourism, and expand opportunities in the private sector.

In 2023, Saudi exports to Italy reached SAR18.5 billion, driven primarily by mineral fuels and petrochemicals, while imports from Italy totaled SAR22 billion, reflecting strong demand for Italian products such as machinery, pharmaceuticals, and advanced engineering solutions.

In 2024, 63 investment licenses were granted to Italian firms in the Kingdom—an increase of 110% over the previous year—underscoring the rising Italian interest in advanced manufacturing, construction, and renewable energy.