The Minister of Water said investment in water and electricity infrastructure would require billions over several years. Investment in the Saudi water and power sectors has reached a crucial period, with over $200 billion (SR750 billion) required over the next 15 years,” the Minister of Water and Electricity, Abdullah Al-Hussien said in a statement released Wednesday. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, Emir of Makkah will patronize the Saudi Water and Power Forum on Nov. 1 in Jeddah which will deal with improving both sectors of the economy. The four-day forum organized by the Ministry of Water and Electricity in cooperation with British CWC International will focus on sustainable development and innovation in the water and electricity infrastructure of Saudi Arabia. “The Governor of Jeddah, Prince Meshal Bin Abdul Aziz, will open the National Industries Expo where 100 Saudi companies will exhibit their products on August 20 at the Jeddah Center for Forums and Events. The participating companies will display products including metalwork, plastic and petrochemical industries, textile, food, and leather products. - Okaz __
