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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Riyadh will host the Diplomatic Conference to Conclude and Adopt a Design Law Treaty 2024 from Monday, November 11 to Friday, November 22, 2024. This day falls between the ninth and the twentieth day of Jumada al-Awwal in 1446 AH.

The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) announced that the member nations had decided to host the diplomatic conference in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This occurred during a meeting of the Preparatory Committee for the Conclusion and Adoption of the Design Law Treaty. The Diplomatic Conference also attempts to bring together member nations of the World Intellectual Property Organisation to approve the Design Law Treaty, which is generally named after the city that hosts the conference. Moreover, the Design Law Treaty seeks to provide an international framework for harmonising registration requirements for industrial designs and coordinating their operations across borders. The Treaty assists applicants in protecting their designs under the Treaty by providing information on the application's components, design representation, and filing and publishing dates. A high-level team from the Organisation visited the Kingdom early this year to examine the Kingdom's application to host the conference. It is important to note that the member nations of the Organisation have been vying to host this conference since 2015. The Design Law Treaty intends to streamline the international industrial design protection framework, facilitating the protection of designers' creations in domestic and international markets in a quicker, easier, and more economical manner. The last phase of the discussions is the Diplomatic Conference. Eventually, design protection is more than simply a legal right; it is a means of sustaining communities, promoting growth, and opening up new markets and decent employment. Since many designers lack legal assistance, any time spent registering their designs takes time away from doing work. As simple as feasible should be the design registration procedure. Read more BIOFACH Saudi Arabia Exhibition 2024

The Kingdom is preparing to hold “Riyadh Music Week 2024,” one of the most important international music festivals, from November 11 to November 19, 2024 (9–17 Jumada Al-Awwal 1446 AH).

The event's goals are to boost Saudi Arabia's music industry and provide local, regional, and worldwide musicians a platform to participate and produce, helping to establish the Kingdom as a major Middle Eastern cultural hub. A range of events and activities that enhance the music scene and facilitate communication between experts and amateurs are part of the Music Week agenda. Moreover, the event covers significant subjects such as contemporary innovations in the music industry, the difficulties that artists face in the digital era, and how the musical arts have evolved alongside technological advancements. These activities will transform Riyadh Music Week into a singular event that blends cutting-edge innovation with rich tradition. One of the week's most notable activities is the hosting of a worldwide music hackathon, which brings together artists and programmers to develop cutting-edge musical instruments and apps. Furthermore, the “Melody of the Kingdom” event will also take place, celebrating Saudi national melodies, as will the “Singing in Classical Arabic” event, which revives the singing skills in classical Arabic, as well as the “Tar” event, which focuses on promoting Saudi musical history. Additionally, the event will include the “Music Cities Awards 2024” conference, which will bring together a global network of music makers and experts to discuss current trends in the industry through workshops and dialogue sessions. This will give attendees the chance to share ideas and experiences with leaders in the field. In keeping with the Kingdom's Vision 2030, which seeks to establish Saudi Arabia as a major hub in the international art scene and a global cultural centre that celebrates music and the arts, Riyadh is hosting this event as part of the Saudi Ministry of Culture's efforts to promote international cultural exchange. Read more Saudi Festival of Creativity Athar 2024

The 9th National Quality Conference 2024 will take place in Riyadh from November 17 to 19, at the Ritz Carlton Hotel.

The 9th National Quality Conference 2024 serves as a crucial platform for quality experts, enthusiasts, and application specialists. particularly because it seeks to uncover the most important future trends in high-quality concepts to convey ideas and exchange thoughts and experiences. In addition to making use of the top regional and global standards for quality and its applications. Along with highlighting the value of quality in attaining sustainable development, the 9th National Quality Conference 2024, which features speakers from both domestic and foreign countries, also seeks to improve the quality of quality and the role that high-quality applications and institutional excellence play in boosting corporate performance. Promoting the culture of quality and its significance to both individuals and society, leading change and transformation in a variety of industries, and emphasising the role that quality plays in gaining a competitive edge for goods and services both domestically and internationally. Additionally, the conference generally aligns with the Kingdom's Vision 2030 goals to attain leadership in a number of areas. The ability to acquire knowledge and experience through the related workshops or subjects of the numerous conference lectures and meetings is particularly noteworthy. In the previous iteration of the conference, over 70 speakers participated in 16 sessions covering five main axes, such as achieving quality in the Kingdom's Vision 2030 and disseminating quality concepts, methodologies, and tools, like quality applications in change and transformation management. The conference investigates the best methods for quality and institutional excellence on a domestic and worldwide scale. Moreover, quality in the third sector and entrepreneurship, along with the difficulties encountered on the path to institutional excellence and quality, as well as future trends in quality. Read more BIBAN 24 Forum

His Royal Highness Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Defence, is holding the 1st International Forum for Non-Commissioned Officers in Riyadh from November 18 to 19, with the subject “Development and Empowerment.”

The 1st International Forum for Non-Commissioned Officers forum seeks to empower non-commissioned officers, increase their understanding of their tasks, and develop a distinguished leadership generation that supports the strategic objectives and vision of the Ministry of Defence. Additionally, it exchanges leadership experiences with military agencies inside and beyond the Kingdom and acts as a model for the ministry's growth.

Developing Competencies

The Ministry of Defense's non-commissioned officers arrange the international forum under the direct direction of His Excellency the Chief of the General Staff, Lieutenant General Fayyadh bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili. In light of the Kingdom's Vision 2030, it will include dialogue sessions to address the role of leaders in developing leadership competencies, the opportunities and difficulties of empowering women in the Ministry of Defence, the components of creative leadership and how it affects institutional performance, and strategies for cultivating exceptional leaders. The event will include non-commissioned officers from sister and friendly countries, the Ministry of Defence, and other military sectors. In addition to hearing a review of the concept of mission leadership, they will hear presentations on how non-commissioned officers may attain joint operational excellence and distinction. Additionally, the event will include an awareness display that will showcase the Ministry of Defense's growth program, the leadership responsibilities of non-commissioned officers, and creative models from other military branches. The Together Program, the I'tizaz Program, the School of Non-Commissioned Officers Leadership in the Land Forces, and the School of Non-Commissioned Officers Leadership in the Air Forces will also be highlighted. Read more about Misk Global Forum 2024

The Mohammed bin Salman Foundation (Misk) is organising the Misk Global Forum (MGF) 2024, a global youth forum, in Riyadh from November 18-19, corresponding to Jumada Al-Awwal 16 and 17, 1446 AH.  Aiming to empower young people, identify their energies, and help them develop their potential.

The Misk Global Forum 2024 connects young people with leaders, innovators, and creators through interactive spaces, workshops, and dialogue sessions, allowing them to hone their skills and learn new approaches to tackle global issues. Moreover, the Misk Global Forum 2024 emphasises the positive impact of youth projects, the influence of youth-led initiatives, and the strength of young collaboration. It fosters an engaged and powerful youth community by involving change makers and utilising youth energy. The Misk Global Forum 2024 aims to empower young people through projects that foster innovation and change. The forum equips young leaders with the necessary skills and cultivates a visionary attitude, enabling them to showcase their abilities and ideas. The theme “By Youth For Youth” also emphasises the value of youth initiatives, as young people motivate one another for personal and group development and creativity, as well as the ability of youth collaboration to make a positive difference in their communities and the wider world. Additionally, the Misk Foundation launches programs and initiatives and forms high-level international partnerships in order to create opportunities for society to grow and realise the potential of its members as well as to learn, grow, and progress in the domains of business, literature, culture, social sciences, and technology. MISK's technical and scientific field plays a crucial role in supporting the labour market, thereby contributing to the achievement of MISK's goals of creating new jobs and boosting economic growth, as well as opening new horizons for young entrepreneurs and local emerging companies. Read more about The Saudi Fashion Expo 2024

The Saudi Stitch & Tex Exhibition 2024 will open on Monday, November 18, 2024, and run through Wednesday, November 20, which is Jumada Al-Awwal 16–18, 1446 AH.

The new Stitch & Tex brand includes the speciality exhibitions listed below: Exhibits that emphasise spinning, weaving, and ready-made garment equipment, and exhibits that highlight clothing and textiles, including supplies for yarn and fabric. Moreover, exhibits showcasing completed ready-made apparel, fabrics, curtains, upholstery, and home furnishings are available. The new Saudi Stitch & Tex Exhibition brand is a component of the company's expansion plan and is consistent with its goals and the breadth of services it provides to textile and yarn suppliers as well as owners of brands in the ready-made garment industry. Along with the machinery to expand the sector and support its worldwide integration and exporting. By holding specialised exhibits at every stage of production, the firm also hopes to establish the exhibition brand as the leading platform for the spinning, weaving, textiles, and ready-made clothing industries on a local and regional level. It also covers the whole manufacturing chain, from raw materials, industrial supplies, machinery, and state-of-the-art technology to the final product. The company's new brand reflects a more agile approach to satisfying market expectations, with the capacity to optimise advantages in the areas of exhibition planning and market expansion. Read more The 15th Annual Conference of the Saudi Scientific Society of Radiology 2024

The Saudi Fashion Expo 2024 attracts international fashion designers and innovators looking to present their brands in regional markets in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

The Saudi Fashion Expo 2024 is getting ready to take place at the Arena Centre in Riyadh from November 18 to November 19. 20. Additionally, the exhibition showcases the latest fashion innovations by Saudi designers, featuring sophisticated styles, high-end jewellery, and bags. The exhibition facilitates the exchange of ideas and experiences among senior fashion industry experts, introduces new markets, contracts with fashion buyers, and facilitates communication with potential buyers, suppliers, and partners in the Kingdom. Moreover, high-level business and industrial visitors will likely attend the show, together with specialised delegations of commercial buyers from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and nearby regional markets. Besides, the Saudi Fashion Expo 2024 aims to protect fashion industry pioneers' interests, promote industry best practices, empower local fashion, showcase identity through international promotion, and endorse laws and policies that benefit the industry and raise public awareness. According to a report on the primary metrics of the Saudi Arabian fashion industry published by the General Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises (Monsha'at) in the first quarter of 2024, the sector seems to grow at a rate of roughly 48% between 2021 and 2025. In 2021, the retail value of the Kingdom's fashion industry, including international fashion houses, was approximately 92.3 billion riyals. In 2022, the local fashion industry's value was 46.9 billion riyals, and the industry employed 230,000 people. The men's and women's apparel markets appear to grow by 27% and 20% by 2027, respectively, while the fashion sector contributed 1.4% of the Kingdom's GDP in 2022. By 2025, demand for fashion items is expected to reach $32 billion, reflecting industry expansion. Read more The CTW – Connecting Trade Worldwide

 The CTW – Connecting Trade Worldwide event will take place in the Dhahran International Convention & Exhibition Centre from November 18 to 21, 2024, to promote corporate excellence, innovation, and worldwide networking.

Notably, CTW – Connecting Trade Worldwide Saudi Arabia is partnering with made-in-china.com to foster B2B connections between suppliers. Moreover, CTW is a premier B2B & B2G FDI Trading and Event platform meticulously crafted to serve the dynamic markets of the Middle East, Africa, and Eurasia. Our track record includes hosting exhibitions and trade fairs in the Middle East and Africa including, UAE, Kenya, Morocco, Ghana, and Tanzania. As we look ahead to 2024 and beyond, CTW will be ready to expand its influence further across the GCC and the United States, ushering in a new age of opportunity and collaboration. Beyond that, MIE Events is proud to announce its second CTW-Saudi Arabia Edition in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This groundbreaking event will feature participation from over 200 Chinese exhibitors, focusing on key sectors such as EV (electric vehicles) components and accessories, construction and building materials, consumer goods, HVAC, daily necessities, small household appliances, smart home technologies, and consumer electronics. The Saudi International Construction & Interior Design Exhibition will enhance business opportunities for our esteemed attendees. We look forward to your participation in this event. Read more Diplomatic Conference for the Design Law Treaty 2024

The eighth edition of the Women's Economic Forum 2024, titled “Empowering Effective Leadership,” will be held on November 19–20 by the Eastern Chamber under the patronage of Prince Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz, the Emir of the Eastern Province.

The Women Economic Forum 2024 aims to boost investment in small projects, overcome financing challenges, and boost business initiatives for Saudi women. It identifies key entities supporting the Eastern Province's small enterprises sector and outlines financing mechanisms for successful ideas and projects. Moreover, the forum discusses women's performance in line with Vision 2030, highlighting opportunities for effective leadership, identifying development aspects in the Kingdom and region, encouraging individual initiatives to start economically viable businesses, and understanding the role of legislation in promoting small business growth and expansion. The Women's Economic Forum discusses Saudi Arabia's renaissance, women's future, business community development, and Asharqia Chamber's strategic plan, emphasizing creative services for women in the current economic phase. Additionally, the forum provides valuable insights into the experiences of businesswomen in entrepreneurship and freelancing, offering support and guidance to enhance women's status in the workplace and business management. It also encourages them to identify advancement and modernization mechanisms in production and creativity across various economic sectors. The Asharqia Chamber's Women's Empowerment Centre is instrumental in addressing challenges faced by businesswomen in economic pursuits, aiming to establish and coordinate economic forums that promote Saudi women's advancement and economic growth. Today, Saudi women are able to take advantage of opportunities in industries that suit their nature, such as entertainment, which is seeing a significant increase in women's investments, exhibition organisation, and many other industries, thanks to the growing efforts to empower them in the labour market, as well as the availability of investment and employment opportunities and their effective contribution to the economy. Read more The 9th National Quality Conference 2024

The Royal Saudi Naval Forces is organising the third edition of the Saudi International Maritime Forum 2024, which will take place in Dhahran Exhibitions, Dammam, on November 19, 20, & 21, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.

Held yearly in November by the Royal Saudi Naval Forces and sponsored by Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the International Maritime Forum features the most recent systems, equipment, and technology in the maritime industry along with developments in the marine environment and security concerns. Additionally, the Royal Saudi Naval Forces are constantly developing their programmes and systems to address the country's extensive marine environment, which spans 3,400 kilometres, to address regional and international maritime challenges. The Saudi International Maritime Forum 2024 and its biannual exhibition bring together naval pioneers from around the world, showcasing innovative concepts, experiences, and research on maritime security, at the military, scientific, and technical levels, to stay ahead. Moreover, the forum aims to enhance Saudi Arabia's role in preserving global peace and security, aligning with the Ministry of Defence's objective of becoming a cutting-edge organisation for defending the Kingdom's interests and security. The forum's five primary axes—reviewing strategic sea lanes, regional threats, maritime security, and corridors in the context of international law, as well as preventing marine crime through international cooperation— show up by knowledgeable and experienced experts through workshops. Besides, the forum aims to present contemporary concepts for protecting strategic sea passages, discuss international law applications, unify efforts against threats to maritime security, and raise marine environment awareness. It also seeks to improve cooperation between the Royal Saudi Naval Forces and friendly countries' navies, secure freedom of international maritime navigation in strategic straits and passages, and protect communication lines in strategic sea passages. The Saudi International Maritime Forum demonstrates the latest maritime technology and equipment, allowing decision-makers and specialized businesses to discuss the potential and challenges of safeguarding key sea routes, and attracting global and local businesses. Read more about International Translation Forum 2024

The Saudi General Aviation Exhibition will take place during the “Sand & Fun” event, regarded as the most prestigious general aviation show in the Middle East, from November 19 to 23, 2024, at Al-Thumamah Airport in Riyadh.

With over 100 exhibitors and more than 15 air show teams participating, the sixth edition of the show is the largest aviation event in the area and is anticipated to draw over 100,000 attendees. His Royal Highness Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, the founder and chairman of the Saudi Aviation Club's board of directors, emphasised that the Saudi General Aviation Exhibition will be more than just a typical aviation show. He said that the show aims to showcase aviation industry innovations and inspire future professionals, and he expresses gratitude to the wise leadership for their unwavering support of the industry and young people in all fields. The exhibition, according to His Excellency Dr. Ahmed bin Fahd Al-Fuhaid, General Supervisor of the Saudi Aviation Club and Member of the Board of Directors, is a venue for exhibiting innovations and enhancing the educational and cultural exchange aspects. Moreover, the 2024 edition of the event features interactive installations, concerts, and air shows featuring various aircraft, aiming to inspire new aviation fans and celebrate aviation culture. The Saudi General Aviation Show highlights the “Sky Ventures” air show, featuring top global aerobatic flying talents. This year's exhibition serves as a forum for decision-makers to learn about recent advancements in aviation technology and innovations, attracting top talent from around the world. It also allows them to establish strategic alliances with leading companies in the sector and foster collaboration and expansion in the aviation sector. An atmosphere that fosters innovation, advancement, and conversations about new trends, difficulties, and possibilities supports the Middle East's important position in international aviation. Attendees will enjoy a variety of engaging activities, interactive experiences, and live shows, enhancing the event's fun and immersive atmosphere. Read more The 9th National Quality Conference, 2024

The Mobility Live Saudi and Railway Exhibition 2024 will take place at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre. This will occur on November 21st and 20th, 2024. On Jumada al-Awwal 1446 AH, this day falls on the 18th and 19th.

In addition to the Haramain High Speed Railway, which connects Makkah and Madinah, and the dry port in Riyadh, which is owned by the Saudi Railways Company, the Saudi Railways is a vast network that runs through stations connecting the far north of the Kingdom with the capital, Riyadh, and the ports on the Arabian Gulf in the Eastern Province. Its purpose is to transport people, goods, and mining materials. Besides, as part of the Mobility Live Saudi Exhibition 2024 initiatives, the Transport, and Logistics Company is working to increase railway efficiency and connect railway networks with all other forms of transport in the Kingdom, the National Strategy for Transport and Logistics Services seeks to grow the railway industry. With a total length of 5,330 kilometres, the network carries about 3 million people yearly.

Saudi Railway Live 2024 Expo Themes:

• Developing railway services.
• Updating existing railway vehicles.
• Improving the passenger experience.
• Enhancing diversity and integration between transportation modes.
• Incorporating smart technologies to improve the passenger journey.

Additionally, increasing private sector involvement in freight operations, passenger transport journeys and real estate assets is part of Saudi Railways' (SAR) ambitions. Establishing and running a safe and effective railway network that helps to connect and develop different parts of the Kingdom. It aims to lower energy resource consumption rates in the transportation sector, lower accident rates, and offer prestigious, dependable, and high-quality railway transportation services that support social and economic development. Read more Saudi General Aviation Exhibition

F1 in Schools, a global education challenge, has revealed that 55 teams from across the globe will compete in the Aramco F1 in Schools 2024 World Finals. The event will take place at Dhahran Expo in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom from November 23 to 26.

This announcement follows months of regional and national tournaments that allowed the world's best teams to qualify for the challenge's worldwide stage. Moreover, this year's Aramco F1 in Schools World Finals will include 55 teams, over 450 children, and their instructors, guaranteeing a broad geographic representation. F1 in Schools operates in more than 60 countries. Notably, a Philippine team will participate for the first time, and Germany will return to defend their current World Champions title, which Recoil Racing from Erlangen hosts.

Working Toward 50/50 

The event aims to increase women's participation in STEM fields by aiming for 50/50 male and female participants in its program. Over one-third of students competing in this year's event are female. Besides, the three-day competition, involving over 140 races, will involve students aged 11-19 designing, analysing, manufacturing, testing, and racing miniature air-powered F1-style cars using professional CAD software. Teams from F1 in Schools will compete for the fastest on-track speed. In addition, teams will be assessed for their technical and project management skills, as well as their overall abilities in marketing, collaboration, creativity, and communication. Furthermore, the Aramco F1 in Schools 2024 World Finals will culminate with a spectacular awards event on Nov. 26, culminating in the much-anticipated announcement of the 2024 World Champions. There are 24 awards available, 10 of which have F1 teams as sponsors. Members of the winning team will receive several benefits, such as the chance to attend University College London on a full scholarship and an exclusive F1 Grand Prix experience. Read more World Investment Conference, 2024

The International Conference on Conjoined Twins, 2024 will take place at Hilton Riyadh, November 24-25, 2024

It brings together medical professionals, humanitarian organisations, and others interested in conjoined twins to discuss challenges, achievements, partnerships, and suggestions related to twin separation. Participants from around the world, including conjoined twins, will share experiences to understand challenges and opportunities in this field, promoting unity to address difficulties. The International Conference on Conjoined Twins, 2024 will commemorate the achievements of the Saudi Conjoined Twins Programme, which has been in operation since 1990, a programme that separates and cares for conjoined twins worldwide in Saudi Arabia, supported and sponsored by the government. Moreover, the programme, renowned for its medical excellence, has successfully separated 60 twins from 136 cases from 26 countries through its surgical team. Experts and humanitarian organisations, including UNICEF, WHO, and Physicians for Peace, will discuss conjoined twin separation through scientific sessions and discussions, aiming to improve outcomes and overall quality of life for children and their families. The conference will feature a diverse range of attendees, including medical professionals, surgeons, researchers, policymakers, medical technology companies, universities, hospitals, conjoined twins, and experts. Experts in conjoined twin separation and humanitarian organizations will participate in scientific sessions focusing on the health and protection of children, as an integral part of conference sessions and scientific sessions. The scientific part of the conference aims to discuss knowledge, medical advances, learning, communication, ethical and legal considerations, raising awareness, networking opportunities, medical presentations, case studies, surgical demonstrations, research, scientific poster presentations, workshops, and training courses. The humanitarian aspect of twin separation will be addressed by UN organisations and international NGOs, focusing on child health and protection, to identify ways to support conjoined and separated twins and their families, as well as healthcare for vulnerable children. Read more Global Conference on Giftedness and Creativity 2024

King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Centre in Riyadh will host the Global Conference on Giftedness and Creativity 2024, themed “Beyond Creative Minds,” from November 24 to 26, 2024.

There will be lecturers and specialists from around the globe during the conference. Highlighting talent development and fostering innovation in the communal, professional, and educational spheres are the goals of this event. The conference schedule includes panel discussions and keynote presentations on subjects such as creative education and the significance of emotional and social intelligence. In addition to design thinking, artificial intelligence technology should be integrated into educational settings. The conference also features seminars designed to help creative individuals hone their abilities and turn their ideas into profitable endeavours. Creathon is the conference's flagship event, bringing together creative minds and talents from diverse fields to develop innovative solutions that improve life quality. The Creative Creathon, organised into four tracks, will feature multidisciplinary teams, expert engagement, and groundbreaking ideas presented to a panel of professionals, culminating in a launch event that aligns with the event's themes. The World Bank, UNESCO, and the World Economic Forum are just a few of the international educational and technology organisations with which participants might engage.

The Global Conference on Giftedness and Creativity 2024 seeks to accomplish some primary objectives, including:

• Empowering the Talented: Involves promoting the growth and creative potential of gifted individuals in educational institutions, businesses, and other settings by creating nurturing environments.
• Developing educational tools and methods: By talking about techniques like design thinking and emotional intelligence, as well as incorporating artificial intelligence tools to support innovative education, we can highlight how education can foster creativity.
• Encouraging entrepreneurship: Giving seminars and mentorship programs with the goal of turning innovative concepts into profitable endeavours. It also supports the local economy and generates employment possibilities.
• Enhancing international cooperation: Bringing together world-renowned experts and esteemed institutions to share best practices and experiences in the fields of gifted education and creativity development in order to establish a global network that promotes cooperation and knowledge sharing.
• Building creative communities: Attempting to instil a creative culture in the home, business, community, and school so that it becomes ingrained in society's professional and cultural identity.

Read more Women's Economic Forum 2024

The 28th World Investment Conference 2024, which will take place in the Saudi capital of Riyadh from November 25 to 27, will provide a forum for investment promotion organisations to address social and economic concerns impacting international investment flows.

The Saudi Investment Promotion Authority (SIPA) organised the conference, which focuses on the Kingdom's exceptional economic growth and historical transformation under Vision 2030. It also discusses its initiatives to accomplish comprehensive economic transformation and strengthen the Kingdom's standing as a top international investment destination. The conference, themed “Future-ready IPAs: Navigating Digital Disruption and Sustainable Growth,” will bring together leaders from investment promotion agencies, corporates, multilateral institutions and other stakeholders to discuss global investment trends, opportunities, economic development issues, and ways to encourage investment in certain local and international sectors. The Kingdom's role in decision-making, its eagerness to spearhead digital transformation, sustainability, and international collaboration in the investment sector, as well as its endeavours to promote its promising business environment, are all reflected in the conference. Additionally, the Kingdom is a global investment centre on a regional and global scale. It also reaffirms the Kingdom's esteemed economic standing in fostering international collaboration to propel world economic expansion. Ultimately, the Kingdom aims to give investors access to resources that will boost domestic investment, improve the investment climate, and make it easier for the public and private sectors to share best practices. Saudi Arabia ranked first out of 190 nations in the Ease of Doing Business Index for business environment improvements, according to the World Bank's Ease of Doing Business 2020 report. Read more Mobility Live Saudi Exhibition 2024

The Arena in Riyadh will host the Technology and Startup Conference (step) 2024 on Tuesday, November 26 and Wednesday, November 27, 2024. This date means that Jumada al-Awwal 1446 AH falls on the twenty-fourth and twenty-fifth.

Saudi startups raised 5.2 billion riyals in 2023, surpassing the 53.7 billion riyals barrier for the second consecutive year. This indicates the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's commitment to assisting new businesses under Vision 2030, which in turn has worked to establish the Kingdom as a top destination for capital investments in the Middle East and North Africa region. This demonstrates unequivocally that the Saudi economy is among the most dynamic in the world. Additionally, wise policies give small and medium-sized businesses and startups additional opportunities for development and success. As a result, the 2024 Technology and Startup Conference (step) is a great first step towards doing more this year. Along with having faith in the value of assisting new businesses and their potential to improve the Saudi economy to strengthen the Kingdom's economic standing as it undergoes a genuine transition and launch. The degree to which this economic growth has affected residents' lives, for instance by generating employment opportunities, raising living standards, and promoting social stability, and the influence of technology on bolstering the economy will be discussed during the conference, as well as the potential use of AI. Read more International Conference on Conjoined Twins, 2024

The Black Hat Middle East & Africa Conference 2024, the fastest-growing global cybersecurity event, will probably set a new world record as the largest space-based event, taking place from November 26-28 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Notably, the fourth edition of the conference, attended by over 40,000 participants, has seen a 135% rise in startups compared to 2023 and a 52% rise in new brands. The event is launching eight “Hacker Villages” this year, covering cybersecurity topics for various devices, including cars, trucks, ATMs, and smart homes. With over 330 speakers, 335 sessions, and 175 hours of content, it promises a comprehensive experience. Moreover, Black Hat Middle East & Africa will host the 2024 cybersecurity conference, featuring keynote speakers Vijay Pollina of Google DeepMind and Ugo Vignolo Lotati of Prada Group, alongside speakers from Coca-Cola, Scale AI, Peloton, Relativity Space, Wendy's, and Panasonic Worldwide Technology. Black Hat Middle East & Africa will feature major cybersecurity announcements, innovative products, strategic investments, and partnerships from industry leaders, enhancing security measures and driving technological advancement. Tahaluf, a joint venture between Informa PLC and the Saudi Arabian Federation for Cybersecurity and Programming (SAFCSP), and drones, hosts an annual cybersecurity event featuring presentations, panel discussions, and networking opportunities. Furthermore, intense personal development training sessions and a variety of new contests will also be available to registrants, with cybersecurity leader Offensive Security confirmed as the event’s official strategic training partner. The Black Hat MENA Investor and Startup Program assists startup founders in showcasing their products and solutions, connecting them with sector opportunities, and allowing participation in the Cyber Seed Startup Competition.

Registration link https://shorturl.at/ENeLF.

Additionally, eight chosen startup exhibitors are eligible to pitch their ideas at the Black Hat MENA Executive Summit, with a chance to win USD 30,000. Each pitch will be evaluated against seven key criteria, followed by a 2-minute Q&A session. The CISO Networking Breakfast offers an informal setting for collaboration and discussing industry challenges, while the Vault Strategic Leadership Forum brings global CISOs together for private roundtables, providing hands-on training and real-world insights to advance strategic cybersecurity leadership. The event will feature over 450 exhibitors, including Net Witness, a top US-based network security company renowned for real-time network forensics and automated threat detection. Read more The Future Power Expo 2024

The Future Power Expo 2024 will take place at Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Centre, KSA, from 26 to 28 November 2024.

The Future Power Expo will unite the whole utility value chain by drawing on the 50-year history of premier energy events in the MEA area, such as Middle East Energy, Egypt Energy, and Nigeria Energy & Africa Energy Expo. Besides, the event will advance the development of upcoming power projects in Saudi Arabia that are crucial to the nation's social progress, economic diversification, and international positioning. Participants will include government and regulatory agencies, investors, contractors, project owners, financiers, distributors, local manufacturers, and more. It is in line with Vision 2030 and seeks to strengthen Saudi Arabia's standing as a global hub for innovation, sustainability, and prosperity. Global leaders, inventors, and industry specialists in power production, sustainable technology, and renewable energy are together at the event. Moreover, participants may network with important players influencing the energy industry's future, investigate innovative solutions, and take part in engaging seminars. Come together with them to propel the world's shift to greener, more efficient energy sources. Discover the power of the future at the Saudi Electricity Expo, where innovators and professionals in the field come together to present the newest developments in smart grids, renewable energy, and electrical engineering. Discover how Saudi Arabia is setting the standard for sustainable energy solutions and explore the possibilities of Vision 2030. The seminars, which are at the centre of the Future Power Expo, will give corporate executives access to special market information and megatrends that will affect Energy & Utilities, allowing them to spot important possibilities in Saudi Arabia. Read more Technology and Startup Conference (Step) 2024