Saudi-Italian Business Forum

The Forum aims to strengthen Saudi-Italian commercial ties by highlighting mutual opportunities and fostering private-sector engagement. It will provide a comprehensive update on Saudi Arabia's evolving business environment, offering a clear and detailed look at the reforms, regulations, and incentives that are making the Kingdom a top destination for businesses.

Key sectors for partnership include:

•Tourism and Hospitality.

•Architecture and Furniture Industry.

•Fashion Design and Luxury Goods.

•Wholesale , Retail, and E- Commerce.

•Luxury mobility and Yachting.

Agenda

Time	Agenda	Speakers
9:30 - 10:30	Registration & Networking
10:30 - 10:35	Business Forum Opening
10:35 - 10:40	Welcoming Remarks	H.E. Mr. Valentino Valentini Deputy Minister of Enterprise and Made in Italy
10:40 - 10:45	Opening Remarks	H.E. Dr. Majid Al-Kassabi Minister of Commerce
10:45 - 10:50	Remarks	H.E. Mr. Giorgio Silli Undersecretary of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
10:50 - 11:05	Saudi Arabia’s Competitiveness Model: Pioneering Economic Transformation & Global Business Excellence	H.E. Dr. Eiman Al Mutairi Vice Minister of Commerce, CEO National Competitiveness Centre
11:05 - 11:35	Panel: Saudi–Italian Pathways: Investment Opportunities Across Key Sectors	Participants: Ms. Hala Al-Bassam Director of Investments and Partnerships at the Fashion Commission, Ministry of Culture, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Dr. Sumayah Al-Solaiman CEO of the Architecture and Design Commission, Ministry of Culture, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Ministry of Tourism
11:35 - 11:45	Partnerships in Action
11:45 - 12:05	Fireside chat: Expanding Business Opportunities between Saudi Arabia and the Republic of Italy	Highlighting business expansion between the two countries
12:05 - 12:10	Closing Remarks
12:10 - 13:30	B2B Networking Lunch: Investment Opportunities - Tourism and Hospitality - Architecture and Furniture Industry - Fashion Design and Luxury Goods - Wholesale , Retail, and E- Commerce - Luxury mobility and Yachting