Strengthening Regional Energy Ties: Saudi-Qatar Collaboration on Renewable Energy, Efficiency, and Future Transportation

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The Saudi-Qatari Investment, Energy, and Infrastructure Committee convened its second session in Riyadh today, aiming to bolster cooperation across multiple sectors. The session, an extension of the Saudi-Qatari Coordination Council, was co-chaired by Saudi Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih and Qatar Investment Authority CEO Mohammed Saif Al-Sowaidi.

During the meeting, both sides expressed satisfaction with the committee’s progress, highlighting several initiatives and agreements, including plans to sign memoranda of understanding to further enhance bilateral ties. Emphasis was placed on maintaining continuous coordination to strengthen investment collaboration in diverse fields.

Key discussions focused on expanding investment partnerships, fostering entrepreneurship, and promoting technological advancements. The session also marked the launch of the Saudi-Qatari Digital Skills Initiative, a joint effort by the communications and information technology ministries of both nations.

Energy and infrastructure were central to the agenda, with discussions covering renewable energy, energy efficiency, and future transportation projects. Progress was also made on railway connectivity plans and strengthening cooperation in agriculture and food security.

The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to exploring further avenues of collaboration, aiming to achieve mutual benefits in sectors of shared interest.

 

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