Saudi-Spanish Investment Forum reviewed joint opportunities in various sectors
The Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia (MISA) hosted a
Spanish investment forum attended by Minister of Environment, Water and
Agriculture Abdulrahman Al Fadhli, Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al Khateeb, and
Spain’s Minister for Industry, Trade and Tourism Marya Reyes Maroto. Also
attending were Spanish private sector representatives, to strengthen investment
partnerships in sustainable tourism. The Forum took place on 116th session of
the United Nations World Tourism Organization in Jeddah.
Al Fadhli said: “Saudi Arabia and Spain have historic
bilateral ties dating back 60 years and today signifies our shared ambitions to
seize investment opportunities and unleash growth with our tourism industries.
“As the Kingdom wide-sweeping economic and social reforms continue to transform
the Kingdom, our National Investment Strategy will continue to unlock
game-changing investment opportunities in the tourism sector.”
Al Khateeb said: "I was very pleased to share our
vision and plans with Spanish businesses in Riyadh today. Saudi's fast-growing
tourism sector is one of the most exciting opportunities in the world. “Last
year was a record year for domestic tourism, and we are aiming to attract 70
million international and domestic visitors this year. “We already benefit from
Spain’s experience and expertise in tourism, and hope that more Spanish
businesses will join the many leading international partners already working
with us."
The forum follows several successful events hosted this year
by the Ministry of Investment to bolster global bilateral relationships and
support foreign investment attraction.
Earlier this year the Saudi government announced plans to
invest a further $1 Trillion in the tourism sector over the next ten years. —
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