Al Rajhi Bank and Al Rahji Capital, Aseer Corporation, BNP Paribas, HSBC, Tadawul and Jadwa Investment are among the lead sponsors for the two-day Euromoney Saudi Arabia Conference which kicks off today (May 3) at the Al Faisaliah Hotel in Riyadh. With international interest in the Kingdom's economic plans at a historic high following the announcement of the new Saudi Vision 2030 plan, the Conference is receiving strong institutional support as a platform for dialogue between international, regional and national financial organizations. Organized in partnership with the Ministry of Finance, the 2016 supporting bodies for the conference are the Capital Market Authority of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Ministry of Economy and Planning. Other lead sponsors include Gulf International Bank, QNB, NCB and NCB Capital and Maceen Capital, with co-sponsors Al Bilad Capital, Cayan Group, Derayah, Saudi Kuwaiti Finance House and Sedco Capital. The exclusive telecommunications partner for the event will be Mobily, associate sponsors include ADS Securities and Clifford Chance, and the exclusive real estate advisory is Colliers International. The planned transformation of the economy is one of the most far-reaching in the Kingdom's history, and will engage a host of national and international actors, which is one of the factors driving attendance at this year's Conference. The planned economic diversification will include reforms to the renewable energy, tourism, industrial equipment and military sectors, as well as changes to visa and residency regulations. The Euromoney Saudi Arabia Conference will reach a global audience through its strong media partnerships. — SG
