The Federation of Saudi Chambers, led by Secretary-General Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Musallam, took part in the UK-Saudi Investment and Partnership Summit held in London. The event gathered more than 350 senior government officials, investors, and business leaders from both nations.
Strengthening Bilateral Economic Ties
This participation aligns with the federation's efforts to bolster Saudi-British economic relations, expand trade and investment cooperation, and explore opportunities in priority sectors under Saudi Vision 2030. The summit featured specialized dialogue sessions on the future of the economic partnership.
Key Sessions and Discussions
The summit opened with a ministerial session on the next phase of Saudi-British investment, focusing on enhancing investment flows and expanding cooperation in strategic sectors. Bilateral meetings between investors and government representatives were also held.
- Private Sector Role: A session addressed how the private sector shapes Saudi-British investments in global markets, reviewing cross-border investment opportunities and the role of financial institutions.
- Future Protection Frameworks: Another session focused on insurance, pensions, and long-term capital to support financial stability and explore cooperation in insurance and fintech.
- Artificial Intelligence: A dedicated session examined AI and human capital development, emphasizing digital skills, future employment, and collaboration among government, education, and private sectors.
- Urban Development: The "Designing Cities of the Future" session explored smart city projects, modern infrastructure, and sustainable urban development.
Closed Roundtables
The Saudi delegation participated in closed roundtables covering Saudi-British private capital, workforce skills through AI education, next-generation city development, and insurance and pension systems for long-term capital deployment.
The delegation reaffirmed the UK as a strategic economic partner, highlighting the private sector's role in driving cooperation. Bilateral trade between Saudi Arabia and the UK reached approximately SR680 billion ($181.14 billion) from 2016 to 2025, reinforcing opportunities for quality investments and sustainable partnerships.
