SEDCO Holding participates through a panel discussion and a workshop in the 8th edition of the Global Competitiveness Forum (GCF) being held from Jan. 25-27, at the Four Seasons Hotel in Riyadh. The annual forum brings together global business leaders, international political leaders and selected intellectuals.

Ahmed Moumina, CEO of SEDCO Holding Group, comments: “We do not miss opportunities as important as the Global Competitiveness Forum. Our presence stems from our strategic long-term vision to raise public awareness around topics that matter to the betterment of our national economy. And GCF precisely enables the time and space to create a dialogue in respect of the positive impact of competitiveness on local, regional and global scales of economy and social development. And this takes place here in Saudi Arabia, whose fastest-reforming economy has seen growing momentum.”

He added: “Our participation materialized through the group’s operating companies’ contribution: SEDCO Capital, SEDCO Development and Intimaa Real Estate Services Company, all of which will contribute to many of the ideas at various levels.”

SEDCO Capital’s CEO Hasan Al-Jabri said: "GCF offers competitive advantages and a pool of wealth alongside the possibility to network with highly experienced experts. Driving such forums will elevate the spirit of competitiveness among the various economic sectors which will undoubtedly return its benefits to our communities," he said.

Sameer Kazi, head of corporate real estate investments at SEDCO Holding, said: “The forum would highlight the opportunities available to investors while identifying nonetheless the challenges that the local market faces, as we showcase real estate legislations and elaborate on the role of the public sector to create competition. Participants can hope to get a better understanding and local expertise on a major component of the Saudi Arabian business landscape.”