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Riyadh Economic Forum to discuss five studies on Saudi priorities
Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Economic Forum is opening its 12th session under the patronage of King Salman.
Prince Faisal bin Bandar, governor of Riyadh and the forum’s honorary president, is set to open the session on Monday.
Officials, experts and representatives of the public and private sectors are expected to attend.
The forum will discuss five studies on issues including smart farming and using artificial intelligence to support food and water security.
Other studies cover transferring expertise to local workers, reducing traffic in major cities, and measuring how laws and public policies support sustainable development and Vision 2030.
The fifth study will consider how Saudi Arabia can gain economic and social benefits from hosting Expo 2030 and the 2034 World Cup.
The forum began in 2003, and its past work has contributed to recommendations, initiatives and development decisions; this session will bring the five studies together for discussion.
The 12th Riyadh Economic Forum is set to examine five studies on economic and development priorities in Saudi Arabia.
Prince Faisal bin Bandar, governor of Riyadh and the forum’s honorary president, is scheduled to open the forum on behalf of King Salman.
The studies cover smart agriculture, transferring knowledge to local workers, traffic congestion, the impact of laws and public policies, and the benefits of hosting Expo 2030 and the 2034 World Cup.
The forum began in 2003 and brings together experts, academics, decision-makers and private-sector representatives.
- Who
- The Riyadh Economic Forum, opened by Prince Faisal bin Bandar on behalf of King Salman.
- What
- The forum’s 12th session will examine five studies on economic and development priorities.
- When
- Monday, according to Asharq Al-Awsat; Al Eqtisadiah says it will open “tomorrow.
- Where
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Why
- To discuss priority economic and development issues and inform decision-making.
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The Riyadh Economic Forum began.
The forum is scheduled to open, with Prince Faisal bin Bandar presiding on behalf of King Salman.
- Studies
- 5
- Forum session
- 12th
- Forum launched
- 2003
- Smart agriculture
- Study includes using artificial intelligence to support food and water security
- Major events
- Expo 2030 and the 2034 World Cup
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