Falih called on the Gulf's petrochemical industry to invest more in R&D (Research and Development) and innovation, human resource development and to nurture and cultivate a dynamic environment that would bring about commercial success and promote entrepreneurship. In addition to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines, Al-Falih called for the development of talent in marketing, business systems, finance, customer service and supply chain management. He added that Saudi Aramco is moving in that direction by setting up a new Entrepreneurship Center, providing local small businesses and start-ups with seed capital and learning opportunities. --MORE
