Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, Bandar Al-Khorayef,found himself unexpectedly impressed by opportunities at forums in Russia. In Moscow, reflecting on Innoprom exhibition,he noted the buzz and tech innovations on display. "I was really very surprised, I mean,positively surprised,the amount of attention that we have been able to create," he said .
Al-Khorayef stressed innovation's key role in boosting competitiveness and efficiency . Introducing effective innovations is crucial for faster, cheaper results,he said . He noted technologies at Innoprom could immediately apply to sectors across Saudi Arabia .
Asked about Innoprom's standout features,Al-Khorayef highlighted innovation and problem-solving focus,especially in trade and logistics. Mining industry,in particular, often drags on with long timelines. "Mining is an industry that takes a long time,so whenever we can shorten the time,it will allow us to bring projects much faster," he said,emphasizing speed's importance. But how quickly can they really turn things around…
