28/03/2011
Launching SME's Forum Today
Under the patronage of HH Prince Mohammad bin Fahad
Taking place on 29 March – 30 March 2011
Will focus on promoting SMEs and entrepreneurs in Saudi Arabia
Under the patronage of His Highness Prince Mohammad Bin Fahad Prince of the Eastern Region, Asharqia Chamber in cooperation with Naseba Group organizes the "SME's Economic Forum 2011" to be held in the chamber headquarter in Dammam during the period 29-30 March 2011 corresponding with 24-25 Rabi Al-Thani showing the main constraints faced by the SME's sector to come up with recommendations to highlight more on youth creativity and taking it to the next implementing phase.
The SME Economic Forum 2011 is dedicated to elevating small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The forum aims to gather top Saudi Arabian SMEs, key government officials and leading entrepreneurs from across the Kingdom. The idea is for participants at the forum to network with larger international corporations to explore business opportunities and learn expansion strategies within Saudi Arabia and beyond.
The Forum is expected to introduce on the first day underthe axis (Finance .. challenges and solutions) many experiences of several points upon the participation of Vice Chairman of Kafalah program Mr.Osama Al-Mubarak, and the Executive Director of the BRJ ,Mr.Ibrahim Badawod, and the Executive Director of the Saudi Credit Information (Semah) Mr.Nabil Al-Mubarak.
In addition to the Director of banking business in Holandi Bank Mr. Mohammed Al-Mutairi .. Where those representatives will run panel discussions managed by the Board Member Mr. Hassan bin Misfer Al-Zahrani.
With approximately 95% of enterprises in KSA comprising of SMEs, the two-day agenda focuses on supporting and elevating the national producers, generating employment opportunities, vitalizing Saudization, expanding the export markets, attracting foreign investment, and encouraging creative innovations adoption.
The forum gathers key government officials, Saudi Arabian SMEs and entrepreneurs from across the KSA to network with larger international corporations, enabling the participants to learn first-hand how to develop and expand either within KSA or beyond.
The two-day forum will also feature an exhibition hosting some of KSA’s top companies interested in advancing entrepreneurship and SMEs within KSA. The c-level participants and attendees will get access to the latest technologies, products, services and solutions.
Nevertheless; Forum will share the Saudi Credit and Saving Bank in support of small and medium enterprises, in which Dr.Ibrahim Al-Hunaishel, General Manager of the Saudi Credit Bank will be the keynote speaker at the Forum.
First day discussion will tackle several discussions as the Government and private sector collaboration for resolving SME financing challenges. One of the main challenges for SME worldwide is financing. How does the government and private sector come together to help solve this issue to elevate the SME sector in Saudi Arabia? Learn about the financing options the country is offering SME’s, in addition to the initiatives the private sector is presenting..
Also will discuss: Adopting SME ideas through financing; the present and the envisioned.. The Industrial Development Centre and the National Entrepreneurship Institute play an important role in helping SME’s from the beginning when their business is just an idea in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Learn about the adoption process of SME ideas and how such programs partner with other entities to assist SME’s. In addition, learn about the private banking procedures for supporting SME.
Along with several workshops on legal consulting for SME's and Technology options for SME's and KAFALA program financing SME's.
