Davos: Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef led high-level investment discussions during the Kingdom's participation at Davos 2026. In bilateral meetings with top global executives, he advanced Saudi Arabia's agenda to attract strategic capital and expertise into its industrial and mining landscapes.
According to Saudi Press Agency, discussions centered on converting strategic objectives into tangible projects, targeting sectors slated for development and localization. Alkhorayef assured partners of the Kingdom's commitment to providing an enabling ecosystem that de-risks investments and accelerates project delivery.
The agenda expanded to include pioneering financial solutions to fund sector growth, alongside frameworks for joint ventures in industrial innovation and the adoption of next-generation manufacturing technologies.
The high-profile meetings brought together leadership from diverse industries, including Chairman and CEO of UPL Jai Shroff, EVP of Pfizer Alexandre de Germay, Head of Supply Chain and Operations of Unilever Willem Uijen, Head of International Affairs of Citibank Ernesto Cantu, and CEO of Enveda Dr. Viswa Colluru.
These engagements underscore the Kingdom's commitment to expanding international partnerships and attracting high-quality investments that support the localization of promising industries and the transfer of advanced industrial technologies and solutions. This aligns with the objectives of the National Industrial Strategy and Saudi Vision 2030, which aim to position the Kingdom as a global industrial hub.