Johannesburg: Saudi Arabia strengthened its international presence in major economic forums through its participation in the G20 Young Entrepreneurs' Alliance Summit (G20 YEA 2025), held in Johannesburg, South Africa, from September 18 to 22. The Kingdom aimed to showcase its pioneering experience in empowering entrepreneurs and highlight national achievements in technology, sustainability, and the digital economy.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the Saudi pavilion at the exhibition accompanying the summit attracted the attention of participating delegations, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers from around the world. It received strong engagement with national success stories in the fields of innovation and entrepreneurship. The exhibition environment also served as a platform for direct interaction between entrepreneurs and decision-makers from various countries, enabling the exchange of expertise and the exploration of new investment partnerships. This effort reinforced the Kingdom's position as a global destination for innovation and a hub for impactful entrepreneurial projects.
The Saudi delegation participating in the G20 YEA 2025 included representatives from several ministries, in addition to the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority (Monsha'at), the Capital Market Authority (CMA), the Quality of Life Program, Kafalah Program, the Social Development Bank (SDB), and the Small and Medium Enterprises Bank (SME Bank).