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Aussie Expo Riyadh 2024 Sets a New Benchmark in Bilateral Collaboration

The Australian Saudi Business Council and Forum (ASBC/F) is proud to announce the successful conclusion of the Aussie Expo Riyadh 2024—a landmark event that brought together over 1,000 attendees, including more than 75 Australian business representatives, to explore new frontiers in innovation, trade, and investment.

Held under the esteemed patronage of His Excellency Bandar Ibrahim AlKhorayef, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, the Expo symbolised a transformative step forward in the Australia–Saudi bilateral relationship. This was the first Australian exhibition in Riyadh, demonstrating the depth of talent, capability, and strategic alignment between both nations across key sectors.
The Expo featured an impressive array of stakeholders—from visionary ministers to private sector leaders—who engaged in high-level dialogue, breakthrough sessions, and new commercial connections. Conversations throughout the two-day event sparked collaborations, unlocked sector-specific opportunities, and set the stage for long-term partnerships.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to those whose dedication made this event a success, including:
  • His Excellency Mark Donovan, Australian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia
  • His Todd Miller, Austrade Trade and Investment Commissioner
  • His Todd MillerThe Australian Trade and Investment team: Abd Hakmi, Faisal Abdulhadi, Mohamed Ismail, and Mohsen El-Bahaie
  • Sammi Hosseini, Australian Agricultural Counsellor
  • Aziz Saba, MBA, Director of the Gulf
  • His Excellency Suliman AlMazroua, CEO of NIDLP
  • His Excellency Khalid Almudaifer, Vice Minister of Mining Affairs
  • The Federation of Saudi Chambers and strategic sponsors
  • The His Excellency Mishare Ben Naheet, Consul General of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Australia
  • The His Excellency Atif AlOthri, Saudi Commercial AttachĂ© to Australia & New Zealand
This milestone builds on years of committed engagement, including the introduction of over 300 Australian companies to the Kingdom—each exploring the immense opportunities of Vision 2030.
The Aussie Expo Riyadh 2024 is not the end—it marks the beginning of a bold new era in two-way engagement. ASBC/F remains dedicated to driving innovation, empowering industries, and supporting lasting commercial success between Australia and Saudi Arabia.