The Saudi-Canadian Business and Investment Forum was held on Sunday in Riyadh under the “Invest Saudi” umbrella, with the participation of Minister of Investment Eng. Khalid Al-Falih, Canadian Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu, and several senior officials and representatives from major companies in both countries.
The forum reviewed prospects for investment partnerships across a number of key sectors, including digital transformation, infrastructure, defense, and other areas of mutual interest, with a focus on strengthening cooperation and increasing investment flows between Saudi and Canadian companies, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Six memoranda of understanding were signed during the forum in the fields of communications, information technology, cybersecurity, education, and manufacturing. In addition, private-sector workshops were held to facilitate dialogue between investors, exchange expertise, and explore opportunities for joint ventures and long-term cooperation.