A Middle East Association (MEA) business delegation representing eight British companies arrived in Riyadh on a visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
During their seven-day visit, the delegation will meet representatives of Saudi companies to build business partnerships, Head of the British Embassy Trade and Investment section, Gareth O’Brian said.
There has been a 32% increase in British exports to the Kingdom since 2002, the Saudi Gazette quoted O’Brian as saying. “The current value of these exports is estimated to be SR12.88 billion,” he said.
British companies are involved in a wide range of sectors of the Saudi economy, including heavy engineering equipment, education and training, consumer goods, security and clothing.
The delegation will remain in Riyadh until Thursday, when it will depart for Jeddah; on 4 October it will depart Jeddah for the Eastern Province, where it will stay until 6 October.
Source: SPA
