SBJBC UK Chair, Baroness Symons chaired the high profile Saudi-UK CEO Forum at Mansion House in The City of London on 8 March. Some 400 leading Saudi and British business representatives participated, including a large number of SBJBC members. The event coincided with the visit to the UK by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, during which a number of strategic and commercial partnerships were signed.
The forum was opened by The Lord Mayor of The City of London, Charles Bowman, following which the Saudi Minister of Commerce and Investment, HE Dr Majed Al Qusabi and the Secretary of State for International Trade, Dr Liam Fox MP, addressed delegates. Panel discussions focussed on Saudi Vision 2030 implementation challenges and opportunities, Women in leadership and Saudi Giga-Projects including; NEOM and Red Sea Tourism.
SBJBC looks forward to building on the momentum of the visit to help generate meaningful partnerships in education, healthcare, technology, innovation and energy sectors.