Forum to explore big Saudi-French investment opportunities

Forum to explore big Saudi-French investment opportunities

The Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia (MISA) is set to explore mutual investment opportunities with French authorities in several key sectors across tourism and culture, the technology ecosystem, and energy transition at a major event to be held in Paris this week. The French – Saudi Investment Forum, which kicks off on June 19, will create visibility for new investment opportunities for technology start-ups and entrepreneurship. The forum will enable Saudi and French government officials and private sector companies to discuss major investment opportunities, across sectors, while showcasing the progress of each country on their economic development plans. A senior delegation led by Khalid Al Falih, Minister of Investment for Saudi Arabia, will take part in the Forum as well as other investment focused events. It will be taking place in conjunction with the official reception for delegates of 179 member states of the Bureau International des Expositions, the organizing body for the International Expo exhibitions. On the eve of the Bureau’s 172nd General Assembly meeting on June 20, a ceremony will be held to provide an overview of Riyadh’s bid to host Expo 2030 under the slogan “Together we look forward to the future”. This will seek to