Riyadh Economic Forum 12th session opens in Riyadh

Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Governor of the Riyadh Region, inaugurated the 12th session of the Riyadh Economic Forum at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center. The forum is held from October 12 to 14, 2026, under the patronage of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

The forum's studies and discussions focus on several key issues, including traffic congestion, measuring the impact of public policies and legislation, knowledge transfer and localization, and smart agriculture for water and food security. Additionally, the forum aims to examine the economic and developmental impact of hosting Expo 2030 and the 2034 World Cup.