Saudi to highlight accomplishments of G20’s private sector in upcoming B20 Summit

Saudi to highlight accomplishments of G20’s private sector in upcoming B20 Summit

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is preparing to host the G20 Business 20 (B20) Summit on Oct 26-27.The virtual event, in Riyadh, will highlight the accomplishments of the G20's private sector. The Kingdom, which is the first country in the Middle East to host the G20 presidency, will host the virtual summit representing the region and developing nations. The B20 has previously announced 25 policy recommendations arising from several issues, including women in business, digitalization, trade, finance, infrastructure, energy and sustainability. The summit will also discuss how all these areas are being dealt with amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. “When Saudi Arabia took over the Presidency of the G20 and B20, the COVID-19 pandemic was not on the horizon. For the past several months, we have had to respond to an incredibly