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Saudi-British Cooperation to Develop Innovation

General view in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, June 21 2020. REUTERS/Ahmed Yosri
General view in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, June 21 2020. REUTERS/Ahmed Yosri
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Saudi-British Cooperation to Develop Innovation

General view in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, June 21 2020. REUTERS/Ahmed Yosri
General view in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, June 21 2020. REUTERS/Ahmed Yosri

A Saudi-British meeting held in London concluded on Thursday by agreeing on strengthening cooperation between the two countries in the fields of research, development, and innovation.

The meeting was held between the Chairman of the Board of Directors of King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Research, Development, and Innovation Development Authority, Eng. Abdullah bin Amer Al-Sawaha, and the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the United Kingdom Research and Innovation Corporation (UKRI), Andrew Stewart McKenzie, and some of the research institution’s officials.

The Saudi delegation’s visit to London comes as part of the Kingdom’s efforts to build international partnerships on research, development and innovation.

The Kingdom seeks to turn the research, development, and innovation sector into a driver for meeting the objectives of Vision 2030.

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Saudi Arabia, Djibouti Sign Agreement to Promote, Safeguard Investments

The event is being held under the patronage of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud - SPA
The event is being held under the patronage of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud - SPA
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Saudi Arabia, Djibouti Sign Agreement to Promote, Safeguard Investments

The event is being held under the patronage of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud - SPA
The event is being held under the patronage of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud - SPA

Saudi Arabia and Djibouti have signed an agreement to encourage and protect mutual investments, marking a significant step in enhancing economic cooperation between the two nations.
The agreement was signed by Saudi Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih and Djiboutian Secretary in Charge of Investment and Development of the Private Sector Safia Mohamed Ali Gadileh during the 28th World Investment Conference in Riyadh, SPA reported.

The event is being held under the patronage of Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
Both officials praised the agreement, emphasizing its importance in fostering collaboration between the private and government sectors of both countries. They highlighted the agreement’s role in supporting the ambitious investment initiatives currently being pursued by the Kingdom and Djibouti.
The agreement is designed to create a secure and attractive investment environment by offering key advantages such as investment protection, national treatment, fair and equitable treatment, transparency, and access to national courts or international arbitration for dispute resolution.
By ensuring these safeguards, the agreement aims to increase the volume of mutual investments across various sectors and strengthen economic ties between the two nations.