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- ‘Vital platforms’ to link policy, industry and capital
- Arab News is a media partner of ‘China Night’ event
RIYADH: ’s events and media industries are key to building bridges with China.
This is according to speakers at ewpartners’ recent “China Night” in Riyadh, which had Arab News as a media partner.
The country’s booming events sector offers valuable collaboration opportunities across technology and finance, according to Jessica Wong, founder and managing partner of ewpartners.
“Exhibitions in the Middle East are vital platforms connecting policy, industry and capital,” said Wong.
“They showcase the Kingdom’s openness and innovation under Vision 2030,” she said.
Esra Assery, general supervisor of the Media Development Agency at the Ministry of Media delivers a speech during the China Night in Riyadh on Wednesday.
Wong said the true power of an ecosystem is felt with physical presence. This allows one to feel firsthand ’s incredible transformation and building momentum.
She said global investors and innovators gather at these forums, which allows them to shape the region’s future through partnerships.
Wong stressed the deep mutual trust in China-Saudi relations, with high-level exchanges highlighting the strategic importance of their continued cooperation.
Esra Assery, general supervisor of the media development agency at the Kingdom’s Ministry of Media, highlighted several key milestones in the -China collaboration.
Assery pointed to the launch in Mandarin of Saudipedia — the Kingdom’s official encyclopedia — as a landmark achievement.
“These accomplishments culminated in the inauguration of the People’s Daily headquarters in Riyadh, which has become a cornerstone in building a robust and dynamic information economy,” she added.
“The media economy has now evolved into one of the central pillars of the Kingdom’s national transformation and a key driver of sustainable growth,” Assery emphasized.
“Building on these achievements, the Ministry of Media stands ready and eager to embrace every opportunity to forge a more connected and prosperous future with partners around the world,” she said.