IGATE

Connecting Made in India Globally

Trade Meet & Expo in Saudi Arabia

The IGATE is an effort of Mumbai Based Blossom Media and Jeddah-based Taktuf Marketing with the objective of enhancing trade and economic cooperation with GCC and African countries and the Indian Government’s vision of doubling agricultural exports in that Region.

Saudi Arabia is keen to diversify its assets both across industries and geographies, and India is desirous of greater foreign investment to remain as the world's fastest-growing major economy. Saudi Arabia is a country with immense trade and investment potential for the Indian businessmen.

Saudi's ‘Vision 2030' also identifies India as one of the eight countries chosen for a 'strategic partnership'. India is now Saudi Arabia's second-largest trade partner.

There are around 745 Indian companies registered as joint ventures 100% owned entities with investments worth approximately US$2 billion in the Kingdom (October, 2021).

In this backdrop, representatives from the Indian Industry are invited to participate in this important business delegation to Saudi Arabia through expo and one to one meeting with the Saudi business representatives and govt. officials.

The visit is aimed at exploring new business opportunities offered by Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in sectors such as Food & Beverage, Personal Care products, Medical Equipments and consumables, Textile, Tourism & Hospitality

4 Days

5 Industry

50 Delegates

5 B2B Events

THE SCHEDULE

10:00 Am - 3.30 Pm

B2B Expo and One to One Meeting with Traders and Importers

Interaction of Indian delegates with the members of the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry. One of the oldest and most important trademarks bodies in the kingdom, serving the government and contributing to bilateral business development. This will allow delegates to demonstrate the potential of their products and services to the apex body, a cluster of various industries.

Location: Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

7:00 Pm - 10.30 Pm

Award Night and Dinner at Consulate General of India

By H.E. Consul General Mohd Shahid Alam

The Best Brand of India Award will be given to participating firms in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the Indian economy. The Trophy will be presented by the august hands of H.E. Consul General of India at a Gala Award Night in the office of the Consulate General of India. The profile of the winning company will be published on an Indian national news outlet.

Location:Consulate General of India, Villa No. 34, Tahlia Street, Jeddah

09:00 Am - 12.30 Pm

Market visit to respective sectors.

Customised meeting will be arranged as per the requirement of every participating industry. This may be visiting factory, supermarket, wholesale market as per the needs of the visiting company.

Location: Respective Market in Jeddah

3:00 Pm - 5.00 Pm

Meeting with SIBN Members

Saudi Indian Business Network (SIBN) was established to boost India's trade connection with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The introduction of visiting representatives to SIBN members will pave the ground for immediate and future business prospects in the kingdom as they arise.

Location:Saudi Indian Business Network SIBN, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

06:00 Pm - 8.30 Pm

Sight Seeing - Historic Jeddah

Historic Jeddah is situated on the eastern shore of the Red Sea. From the 7th century AD it was established as a major port for Indian Ocean trade routes, channelling goods to Makkah. A UNESCO world heritage site, we know it as "Al Balad", recognized by Mangabi Stone, Roshans, and restaurants serving food from all over the world. Trace your steps from Bab Makkah to Bait Nasseef to Masjid Al-Mi'maar, passing by Souk Al Alawi painted by infinite colors of herbs and textiles to learn about a living history of over 600 heritage buildings, more than 30 mosques, and 5 historic souks. Listen to mesmerizing tales told by streets and walls, before hearing them from its locals.

Location:Jeddah Historical District

07:00 Am

Morning flight to Riyadh

10:00 Am - 3.00 Pm

B2B expo and One to one meetings with traders and importers

Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and Industry was established in accordance with the resolution of the Council of Ministers no. (239) dated 10 Jamadi II, 1381 AH. Then the establishment of the Chambers of Commerce and Industry continued in a number of cities in the kingdom.

Location:Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Prince Abdulaziz Ibn Musaid Ibn Jalawi Street, Al Murabba, Riyadh

6:00 Pm - 8:30 Pm

Networking session with SIBN Riyadh

SAUDI-INDIAN BUSINESS NETWORK (SIBN) is a Non-profit Organization with Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam Chapter. The Introduction of visiting representatives to SIBN Riyadh Chapter members will pave the ground for immediate and future business prospects in the kingdom as they arise.

Location:Saudi Indian Business Network SIBN, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

07:00 Am

Flight Back to Mumbai

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Indo-Saudi Trade Relations

Relations between two nations are generally strong especially in commercial interest.
Saudi Arabia is India’s fourth largest trading partner. More than 18% of India’s crude oil imports are sourced from Saudi Arabia.
During FY22 (Apr-Dec), bilateral trade was valued at US$29.28 billion. During this period, India’s imports from Saudi Arabia were valued at US$22.65 billion and exports to Saudi Arabia were worth US$6.63 billion.
Saudi is keen to diversify its assets both across industries and geographies. After the Visit of Hon’ble Prime Minister of India to the Kingdom in 2019, Saudi’s “Vision 2030” also identifies India as one of the eight countries chosen for a ‘strategic partnership’.
Indian companies have not only invested, set up offices and worked on projects in the Saudi Arabia, but bilateral trade figures also show an upward trend in exports and imports between India, and Saudi Arabia, over the past few years.
The Overall value of the Kingdom's import from India in 2021 was over $8 billion.
The Kingdom offer a plethora of opportunities across sectors such as Agro & Food processing, Infrastructure development, Energy/ Renewable, Healthcare and Pharma, Tourism & hospitality, IT/ITES, Engineering services, Education/ Higher Education, Gems and Jewellery, Water Technology and waste water treatment, Manufacturing in sectors such as Automotive, tyres, metals and metal products, electrical equipment’s etc.