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The Saudi private sector is preparing to participate in the GCC-Türkiye Economic Forum held in Istanbul between November 11 and 13.

According to released information, the Federation of Saudi Chambers informed all commercial chambers about the Forum, which aims to strengthen economic cooperation between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and Türkiye, and increase trade value.

The Statistical Center for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC-Stat) indicated that trade between GCC countries and Türkiye reached $22 billion in 2021.

Trade between Saudi Arabia and Türkiye also increased to $6.5 billion in 2022, up from $3.7 billion in 2021.

The Turkish Minister of Trade, Omer Bolat, announced that trade between Saudi Arabia and Türkiye reached $3.4 billion during the first half of 2023.

The Gulf-Turkish economy highlights several areas: trade, investment, energy, infrastructure, industry, transport, logistics services, tourism, agriculture, and food.

- Businessmen

Many officials, Gulf businessmen, and their Turkish counterparts are expected to participate in the Forum.

GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi is scheduled to speak at the Forum.

The Turkish government has recently increased its efforts to strengthen economic relations with Gulf countries, especially Saudi Arabia.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan visited Saudi Arabia in July, describing the Kingdom as one of the region's most important countries, with a special place