Riyadh to host Saudi-UK expo “GREAT FUTURES” in May – Saudi Gazette

Riyadh to host Saudi-UK expo “GREAT FUTURES” in May – Saudi Gazette

Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Riyadh will host the “GREAT FUTURES” trade exhibition on May 14 and 15. The governments of Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom are organizing the expo, which will focus on business, tourism, and cultural exchange.British Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden will lead the 350-strong contingent of British delegation that will showcase the best of UK innovation and excellence. The two-day flagship event, which will be held in Riyadh’s King Abdullah Financial District, will host about 750 representatives.The trade expo marks the opening of a 12-month drive that aims to showcase UK expertise and credentials in sectors that sustain Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. The event aims to build Saudi-British partnerships at the level of government and private sectors in various economic and development fields. This approach is intended to diversify the economy, raise productivity, and improve competitiveness in Saudi Arabia.The British delegation will include more than 350 government officials and leaders from the British business sector. The trade fair is being organized as part of the efforts of the Saudi-British Strategic Partnership Council aimed at strengthening economic relations between the two sides in a number of promising sectors, in addition to developing bilateral trade and investment between