The Australian Saudi Business council and Forum (ASBC/F) hosted an exclusive dinner in Sydney on Monday evening, bringing together senior government and industry representatives from Australia and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to advance cooperation in mining, resources, and industrial development.
The evening was co-hosted by ASBF Council Ambassador, The Hon. Joel Fitzgibbon GAICD, and ASBF CEO, Mr. Sam Jamsheedi, who welcomed His Excellency Khalid Almudaifer, Vice Minister of Mining of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Mr. Abdulrahman AlBelushi, Deputy Minister of Resources Management. The delegation, representing the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, is currently visiting Australia as part of the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC).
The dinner was also attended by Senator The Hon. Anthony Chisholm, Assistant Minister for Resources, alongside His Excellency Sultan Bin Khuzaim, Saudi Ambassador to Australia, and Mr. Atif AlOthri, Saudi Commercial Attaché, reflecting the growing strength of Australia–Saudi relations.
In his remarks, Mr. Jamsheedi highlighted the strategic importance of collaboration between the two nations:
“Vision 2030 isn’t just a national transformation—it’s a global opportunity. It marks the beginning of a new era where nations like Australia can share their expertise in mining, resources, industrial manufacturing, education, and technology, and play a meaningful role in the Kingdom’s remarkable growth story.”
Discussions during the evening focused on the evolving investment landscape, joint ventures, and the role of innovation and technology in driving sustainable resource development. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to creating frameworks that enhance knowledge exchange, support industrial diversification, and build capacity within the mining ecosystem.
The gathering underscored ASBF’s ongoing mission to foster meaningful partnerships that drive bilateral investment, innovation, and long-term growth between Australia and Saudi Arabia—strengthening the foundation for shared prosperity and regional collaboration.
