Global Industry Summit opens in Riyadh

RIYADH, Nov 23 (Arab News): The 21st General Conference of the UN Industrial Development Organisation opens on Sunday in Riyadh, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and experts from 173 countries under the umbrella of the Global Industry Summit 2025.
The five-day gathering, organized by UNIDO in partnership with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, is being held at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center from Nov. 23 to 27, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Speaking at the opening session, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef said Saudi Arabia views its partnership with UNIDO as central to the Kingdom's industrial transformation and global cooperation efforts.
"We are committed to supporting UNIDO's vision of creating a more equitable economic future for all, driven by sustainable industrial development," he said.