We are most grateful for the support of all our Event Partners including the Lord Mayor and City of London Corporation, the UK Department for Business & Trade, the Saudi Ministry of Commerce, the National Competitiveness Centre, the Federation of Saudi Chambers and our co-sponsors: Saudi Alawwal Bank, Smart Pension and AEI Saudi, without whom this Forum would not have been possible.
Based in Guildhall, the City Corporation looks after and promotes the City of London. As the governing body of the Square Mile, we are dedicated to a vibrant and thriving City, supporting a diverse and sustainable London within a globally-successful UK. We aim to:
By strengthening the connections, capacity and character of the City, London and the UK for the benefit of people who live, work and visit here. Our reach extends far beyond the Square Mile’s boundaries and across private, public and voluntary sector responsibilities. This, along with our independent and non-party political voice and convening power, enables us to promote the interests of people and organisations across London and the UK and play a valued role on the world stage.
We are the department for economic growth. We support businesses to invest, grow and export, creating jobs and opportunities across the country.
We will:
The Ministry’s mission focuses on the pivotal role it plays for improving the business environment in the Kingdom. The vision is to achieve a pioneering position for the commerce sector in Saudi Arabia within a fair and stimulating environment. The mission is to enhance the potentials of commerce sectors and protect the beneficiaries’ interests, by developing and implementing effective and efficient policies and mechanisms, which will contribute to achieving sustainable economic development.
The centre bolsters Saudi Arabia’s global competitiveness by emphasising productivity, sustainability, and inclusiveness.
It proactively addresses climate change, carbon neutrality, green economy transitions, and urges private sector engagement in ESG practices.
The Council for Saudi Chambers of Commerce and Industry is the official federation for the 28 Saudi Chambers.
The Council was formed as per the Royal Decree, with its head office in Riyadh. Its main objective is to observe the common interests of the Saudi Chambers, represent them on local and international levels and assist in the enhancement of the private sector’s role in the development of the national economy.
SAB – الأول is one of the largest banks in the Kingdom and traces its origins in Saudi Arabia to more than 90 years, during which time it has been an active partner supporting the Kingdom’s economic growth and social development. We are one of the leading corporate and institutional international banks in the Kingdom with a top Wealth & Personal Banking proposition.
SAB – الأول is also a leader in Saudi Arabia and the region in trade finance, foreign exchange, equity and debt wholesale banking, digital service innovation, and ESG, paving the way for transformation and excellence. We offer integrated financial and banking services, including corporate banking, investment, private banking, and treasury.
Smart Pension is one of the largest workplace pension providers in the UK offering a modern pension that will be net zero by 2040. Over 85,000 UK businesses trust us with their workplace pension scheme. We now look after more than £2.5 billion in retirement savings for over a million people.
We’ve achieved all of this in a short eight years which makes us one of the fastest-growing companies in the retirement savings market. And there’s no stopping us, we have big plans to continue to use our Keystone technology, innovation and user experience to transform retirement, savings and financial wellbeing, across all generations.
Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Riyadh, the AEI team enable clients to plan, resource and execute their projects in the Kingdom.
They are experts in Saudi success and are driven by the knowledge that shared trade and prosperity brings cultures together in pursuit of mutual economic benefit.
Vision 2030 aims to elevate the quality of life for Saudi citizens through job creation, investment stimulation, and fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.
It aspires to build a robust, diversified economy with a flourishing private sector and international partnerships while preserving Saudi Arabia’s cultural and environmental legacy, paving the way for enduring prosperity and global recognition.
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The UK and Saudi Arabia committed to a long term partnership to support delivery of Vision 2030 in a Joint Communique during the UK visit of HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in March 2018. Cooperation was prioritised in key sectors including education, healthcare, culture, entertainment, financial services, technology, innovation and clean energy and a UK-Saudi Strategic Partnership Council was set up to review delivery.