Arab News, Tuesday, Sep 7, 2021 | Muharram 30, 1443
Emaar Economic City signs deal with Saudi Exports to support 'Made in Saudi' program
Saudi Arabia:
The Saudi Exports signed on
Monday a memorandum of cooperation with Emaar Economic City, the developer of
King Abdullah Economic City, to support it in achieving the strategic goals of
its "Made in Saudi" program, SPA reported.
The agreement was signed by Saudi Exports Secretary-General Faisal Al-Bedah and
Ahmed Bushnaq, managing director of Emaar the Economic City.
The "Made in Saudi" program contributes to
directing purchasing power toward local products and services, leading to the
private sector’s contribution to the gross domestic product to 65 percent, and
raising the percentage of non-oil exports in the non-oil GDP to 50 percent by
2030.