
Saudi Arabia Steps Up Preparations to Host UNIDO General Conference in Riyadh This November
Saudi Arabia is intensifying preparations to host the 21st session of the General Conference of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), set to take place in Riyadh in November 2025.
The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources is spearheading a comprehensive program to ensure the event's success. This includes high-level coordination meetings, official visits, and collaborative efforts involving UNIDO representatives and key government agencies. These efforts aim to strengthen partnerships and streamline cooperation with the international body.
Hosting the conference marks a significant milestone in the Kingdom's industrial trajectory and underscores its growing global role in promoting sustainable and innovative industrial development. The event will also serve as a platform to showcase Saudi Arabia's progress in industrial policy, innovation, and economic diversification under the Kingdom's Vision 2030 agenda.
The conference will further reinforce Saudi Arabia's strategic partnership with UNIDO, paving the way for deeper collaboration in shaping forward-looking industrial strategies and accelerating sustainable development both regionally and globally.