Biban24 Forum Concludes with Signing of Agreements Worth SAR 35.4 Billion.

Riyadh: The Biban24 Forum, organized by the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority (Monsha'at), concluded yesterday after five days with agreements and initiatives exceeding SAR35.4 billion. The forum, which attracted more than 182,000 visitors, was held under the theme 'Global Destination for Opportunities', offering numerous opportunities and activities to support the Kingdom's rapid development in the SME and entrepreneurial sectors. According to Bahrain News Agency, the five-day forum, held between November 5 and 9, attracted a large number of entrepreneurs from various countries and featured over 300 panel discussions and workshops. Over 250 foreign and local speakers participated in these discussions. The Biban Talks stage hosted over 100 speakers who addressed topics such as media, tourism, environment, education, sports, finance, and investment. This interactive platform enabled entrepreneurs to share their success stories and challenges. Some 115 entrepreneurs showcased their projects in th e Investors Arena, resulting in preliminary agreements with investors to sign deals with 65 companies, worth over SAR15 million. More than 1,300 startups from 72 countries participated in the forum, which also celebrated the graduation of 12 startups from the Real Estate Innovation Accelerator. Additionally, a virtual lab was launched to support entrepreneurs.