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Riyadh Economic Forum opens with focus on Saudi development priorities
Riyadh’s governor, Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, opened the 12th Riyadh Economic Forum on behalf of King Salman.
The event brings together officials, experts and representatives of Saudi Arabia’s public and private sectors.
Five studies will examine economic and development issues facing the country.
Topics include using artificial intelligence and smart farming to strengthen food and water security, and addressing traffic congestion in major cities.
The studies will also look at skills and knowledge transfer, and how public policies can support sustainable development and Saudi Vision 2030.
Another focus is how Saudi Arabia can increase the economic and social benefits of hosting Expo 2030 and the 2034 World Cup.
The forum, which began in 2003, will offer recommendations and initiatives to support the national economy and decision-making.
Riyadh’s Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz is set to open the forum’s 12th session on behalf of King Salman.
The forum will discuss five studies on economic and development priorities in Saudi Arabia.
Topics include food and water security, traffic congestion, sustainable development and the economic returns from major events.
The studies will also examine support for Saudi Vision 2030, investment, local content and economic diversification.
The forum has addressed priority economic and development issues since it began in 2003.
- Who
- Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz will open the forum on behalf of King Salman.
- What
- The 12th session of the Riyadh Economic Forum is opening.
- When
- October 11, 2026, according to the article’s publication date.
- Where
- Riyadh Economic Forum; the specific venue is not stated.
- Why
- The forum will discuss economic and development priorities, including support for Saudi Vision 2030.
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The Riyadh Economic Forum began addressing priority economic and development issues.
Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz is set to open the forum’s 12th session.
- Forum session
- 12th
- Studies
- Five economic and development studies
- Forum established
- 2003
- Expo
- Expo 2030
- World Cup
- 2034
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