Spanish imports expected to jump

RIYADH, 29 September — The economic and commercial counselor at the Spanish Embassy in Riyadh expects a five percent increase in his country’s exports to the Kingdom this year from SR2 billion to SR2.1 billion. Speaking to Al-Watan newspaper, he said the ban on Spanish olive oil will not affect the reputation of Spanish products generally. However, he pointed out that Spanish exports to the Kingdom dropped by 23 percent in the first four months of this year