2022 Euromoney Saudi Arabia conference lays the foundation for a more prosperous Kingdom

2022 Euromoney Saudi Arabia conference lays the foundation for a more prosperous Kingdom

RIYADH: Over 1,500 people from 30 countries registered to attend the Euromoney Saudi Arabia Conference, taking place today in partnership with the Financial Sector Conference. With 2022 shaping up to be a tough year for the global economy the event sought to analyze Saudi Arabia’s economic performance and its future strategies.

Held under the patronage of H.E. Mr Mohammed Al-Jadaan, the Minister of Finance of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the event focused on “The Institutionalization of Investment and Finance”. It provided a platform for senior policy makers, financiers and investors to network and exchange ideas while addressing a range of issues.

These included the discussion of topics such as: “Saudi Arabia’s economy in the context of the global macro outlook”, “ESG and climate change: Does ESG matter in Saudi?”, “The institutionalisation of the real estate market – housing, logistics, tourism, hospitality and revitalisation of REITS”, “The digitalisation of financial services and what Saudi’s banking sector might look like in three years’ time”, and “The development of venture capital in the Kingdom”.

H.E. Mr. Mohammed Al-Jadaan delivered the event’s opening welcome address, calling attention to the Kingdom’s growth as a global hub of innovation and investment. Looking to the future, the conference also