SBJBC Biannual & Side Events Programme – Jeddah, November 2025
The Saudi British Joint Business Council (SBJBC) is pleased to announce its Biannual Meeting and associated side events taking place in Jeddah and Madinah from 4-6 November 2025. The programme brings together senior Saudi and UK business leaders, government stakeholders, and SBJBC members to advance bilateral cooperation across health, tourism, real estate, and education in alignment with Vision 2030.
4 November | SBJBC Biannual Meeting
- Attendance: SBJBC Members only
- Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
- Venue: To be shared with attendees directly
Brief: Exclusive to SBJBC members, the Biannual Meeting offers a platform to review Council progress, share insights, and explore new partnership opportunities. A networking lunch will follow, fostering connections between UK and Saudi members from leading corporates and SMEs.
4 November | Hospitality & Tourism Roundtable
- Attendance: SBJBC Members & Non-members (pending approval)
- Time: 15:30 – 17:30
- Venue: To be shared with attendees directly
Brief: A high-level dialogue convening Saudi and UK business leaders to explore Jeddah’s role as a Red Sea hub for tourism, hospitality, logistics, and investment.
5 November | Knowledge Economic City Real Estate Tour – Madinah In partnership with IIG and KEC
- Attendance: SBJBC Members & Non-members (pending approval)
- Time: 11:30 – 17:00
- Venue: To be shared with attendees directly
Brief: A full-day visit to Knowledge Economic City in Madinah exploring urban innovation, real estate development, and investment opportunities.
6 November | Advancing UK-Saudi Education Partnerships
- Attendance: SBJBC Members & Non-members (pending approval)
- Time: 14:30 – 16:00
- Venue: To be shared with attendees directly
Brief: A strategic roundtable bringing together UK education leaders and Saudi policymakers to discuss SBJBC’s Education Barriers Project and the Barriers to Entry Insight Report. This session will conclude with agreed next steps to strengthen education collaboration under Vision 2030, fostering human capital development and institutional partnerships.
