Kuwait to Host Second Edition of Saudi National Products Expo

The expo will include workshops and panel discussions addressing topics such as Saudi industry, Saudi Vision 2030, future opportunities in the Kingdom (file photo)
The expo will include workshops and panel discussions addressing topics such as Saudi industry, Saudi Vision 2030, future opportunities in the Kingdom (file photo)
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Kuwait to Host Second Edition of Saudi National Products Expo

The expo will include workshops and panel discussions addressing topics such as Saudi industry, Saudi Vision 2030, future opportunities in the Kingdom (file photo)
The expo will include workshops and panel discussions addressing topics such as Saudi industry, Saudi Vision 2030, future opportunities in the Kingdom (file photo)

Kuwait is set to host the second edition of the Saudi National Products Expo (SNP Expo) on Tuesday.

The four-day event will feature participation from over 12 Saudi government agencies and 70 companies across the industrial, food, technology, health, and commercial sectors, according to SPA.
The expo aims to enhance the brand image of Saudi exports and showcase the Kingdom's standing in the global market. It seeks to connect exporters with potential buyers and partners, aligning with the Vision 2030 goals of increasing non-oil exports. The event also supports the national industrial strategy, export strategy, localization strategy, and the Kingdom’s ambition to establish itself as a leading industrial and logistics hub.
As an international platform, the expo unites Saudi industries to highlight the quality of national products and their potential in global markets. It will feature various events and activities designed to engage visitors, demonstrate the excellence of Saudi industries, foster innovation across sectors, and empower emerging industries to rise to the level of major Saudi brands.
Additionally, the expo will include workshops and panel discussions addressing topics such as Saudi industry, Saudi Vision 2030, future opportunities in the Kingdom, challenges and prospects in export industries, local manufacturing, strategies for national product success, and the Kingdom’s industrial future.



‘Archaeological Masterpieces’ Stolen from Dutch Museum

FILE PHOTO: A decorated bracelet is displayed at the opening of "Antique Gold and Silver of Romania" exhibition at Romania's National History Museum in Bucharest December 19, 2013. REUTERS/Bogdan Cristel/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A decorated bracelet is displayed at the opening of "Antique Gold and Silver of Romania" exhibition at Romania's National History Museum in Bucharest December 19, 2013. REUTERS/Bogdan Cristel/File Photo
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‘Archaeological Masterpieces’ Stolen from Dutch Museum

FILE PHOTO: A decorated bracelet is displayed at the opening of "Antique Gold and Silver of Romania" exhibition at Romania's National History Museum in Bucharest December 19, 2013. REUTERS/Bogdan Cristel/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A decorated bracelet is displayed at the opening of "Antique Gold and Silver of Romania" exhibition at Romania's National History Museum in Bucharest December 19, 2013. REUTERS/Bogdan Cristel/File Photo

Three gold bracelets and a helmet featured in an exhibition at The Drents Museum in Assen, Netherlands, were stolen on Friday night after thieves stormed the museum using an explosive device.

The exhibition, “Dacia - Empire of Gold and Silver,” presented a loaned artistic pieces from Romania. It was scheduled to continue until the end of the week.

However, police received a report around 3:45 am local time Saturday about an explosion at the museum. Upon arrival, officers found the museum damaged and the gold masterpieces gone.

The stolen artifacts — described by the museum as “archaeological masterpieces” — include the golden helmet of Cotofenesti, a famed relic that dates back to roughly 450 BC.

Historian Dimitri Tilloi-d'Ambrosi said the helmet is a “jewel” and represented one of the precious artifacts that were displayed in the exhibition. He added that Dacia was a strong kingdom north of the Danube, and was famous for gold and silver mines.

The museum’s director, Harry Tupan, said the institution had never seen “such a major incident” in its 170-year history.

“This is a dark day for the Drents Museum in Assen and the National History Museum of Romania in Bucharest. We are intensely shocked,” he said.

The museum’s premises were damaged by the explosion, though no injuries were reported. It remained closed through the weekend due to the robbery.

Dutch police announced that they are working with global police agency Interpol. Investigators are currently looking for information about a gray car that was stolen from the nearby city of Alkmaar earlier in the week and was discovered around four miles from the crime scene, on fire, shortly after the overnight heist.

Police believe the suspects abandoned the vehicle, which had stolen license plates, and fled in a different getaway car.

Dutch authorities contacted the Romanian government to investigate the case.