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Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah seeks U.K. partnerships in business, development projects

Diriyah reiterates commitment to expanding its partnership portfolio across various sectors
Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah seeks U.K. partnerships in business, development projects
With ambitions to accommodate over 100,000 people, Diriyah's The City of Earth offers diverse investment opportunities across various sectors (Image: SPA)

The Diriyah Company aims to deepen its collaboration with companies in the United Kingdom by participating in the Great Futures Forum. Diriyah Group CEO Jerry Inzerillo will join other leaders of Saudi Arabia’s giga projects at the event. He will present Diriyah’s strategy, achievements and future plans to encourage new U.K. partnerships for the multi-faceted business opportunities that the development has to offer.

Inzerillo highlighted existing alliances with U.K. partners, including London-based architects HKS, who have designed the 20,000-seat Diriyah Arena; Foster & Partners; Zaha Hadid Architects, and several other leading U.K. architects and design firms.

Expanding partnerships

Inzerillo expressed enthusiasm for engaging with U.K. organizations, highlighting the potential for rewarding partnerships. He emphasized Diriyah Company’s commitment to expanding its partnership portfolio with inspiring sector and industry leaders from the U.K.

Inzerillo also announced a new partnership with the London Business School. This partnership aims to enhance the skills of Diriyah Company’s team and foster collaboration on business research.

Investment opportunities

The Diriyah Company CEO emphasized the vast potential offered by the company’s projects, describing Diriyah as a global destination for arts, culture, business, and residential living. With ambitions to accommodate over 100,000 people, Diriyah’s The City of Earth offers diverse investment opportunities across various sectors.

At the forum, Diriyah Company’s pavilion will serve as a hub for engaging with U.K. delegates. The company’s business leaders will showcase exciting investment opportunities and interact with attendees to explore potential collaborations.

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Great Futures Forum

King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) in Riyadh is hosting the Great Futures Forum from May 14 to 15. Over 750 participants will attend the event that launches a year-long campaign to exhibit British expertise and contributions as pivotal to advancing Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.

Moreover, over 300 U.K. business delegates are participating to seek collaboration in areas of mutual economic benefit, including business, tourism and culture. The forum features discussions spanning innovation, research collaboration, clean technology, finance and sustainable construction. Additionally, sectors such as art, fashion, media, education, sport, architecture, and tourism will take center stage. This reflects the multiple opportunities for collaboration between the U.K. and Diriyah.

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