The spokesperson for the General Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises, Badr Al-Qadi, announced that the Industry and Mining Entrepreneurs Week, which started on Sunday, highlights promising investment opportunities across various sectors.
Al-Qadi emphasized that this event aligns with Vision 2030 and aims to double the private sector’s contribution to the GDP. The week-long event seeks to raise awareness among small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurs about investment opportunities by hosting discussions with key figures from the industry.
The event includes a series of activities aimed at supporting entrepreneurs. This involves partnerships with nine entities from the industry and mining sectors, offering a platform for dialogue and experience sharing between entrepreneurs and decision-makers.
Al-Qadi highlighted the importance of collaboration with government entities, particularly the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, in supporting and developing the SME sector. He praised the fruitful partnership with the ministry, which continues to provide substantial support to entrepreneurs.
He mentioned that the establishment of the SME Support Council aims to create a conducive environment for the growth of small and medium projects in the industry and mining sectors, addressing challenges faced by entrepreneurs.
During this week, in partnership with the ministry, numerous activities are being conducted, including panel discussions with public and private sector officials to explore promising opportunities in the industry and mining sectors and help entrepreneurs overcome obstacles in their ventures.
Al-Qadi also announced the launch of over 44 specialized training workshops in collaboration with nine entities from the industry and mining ecosystem. These workshops aim to offer unique training opportunities to entrepreneurs.
In conclusion, he expressed gratitude for the hospitality and praised the opportunities the industry and mining sectors provide to entrepreneurs, noting that the ministry’s support will help create new jobs and increase the private sector’s contribution to the national economy.