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Riyadh Economic Forum opens for 12th edition at convention center
Three-day event runs at Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center with regional officials and ambassadors attending.
The 12th Riyadh Economic Forum opened October 14, 2026 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center for a three-day run. Prince Faisal bin Bandar, Emir of Riyadh Region, inaugurated the event under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman. The ceremony drew princes, ministers, officials and ambassadors accredited to Saudi Arabia. The forum runs through October 16, 2026 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center.
Riyadh Economic Forum structure and scope#
The forum is centered on five specialized strategic studies supporting Saudi Vision 2030 goals. It does not carry a single overarching theme name for this edition. The event serves as a platform for supporting decision-making and advancing development. Since its launch in 2003, the forum has maintained a methodology designed to ensure continued impact beyond each edition. Prince Faisal bin Bandar stated in his speech that he hoped this edition would build on the forum's achievements. He also expressed hope that its studies and discussions would provide practical insights that keep pace with Saudi Arabia's accelerating developmental and economic transformations.
Attendance and participation#
Regional participation includes Oman, which sent representatives to the forum. The event brings together officials from across the region at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center. The three-day schedule runs through October 16, 2026. Attendees include princes, ministers, officials and ambassadors accredited to Saudi Arabia who were present at the opening ceremony on October 14, 2026.
Forum history and format#
The Riyadh Economic Forum has run twelve editions since 2003. Each edition focuses on studies and discussions related to economic development. The 2026 edition maintains the forum's established format of multi-day sessions at the Riyadh convention facility. The forum was inaugurated by Prince Faisal bin Bandar on behalf of King Salman on October 14, 2026.
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