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Riyadh Governor Opens 12th Riyadh Economic Forum

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Faysal bin Bandar bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud

2026-10-14 - SPA -

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Governor of Riyadh Region Prince Faysal bin Bandar bin Abd al-Aziz inaugurated the 12th edition of the Riyadh Economic Forum. The forum is being held from October 12 to 14, 2026, at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center.

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