British Ambassador on UK-KSA Relations: Investment, Infrastructure, Trade | ARLS Podcast

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In this insightful episode, we sit down with the British Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to discuss key aspects of UK-Saudi relations, focusing on investment, infrastructure, and trade opportunities. The conversation covers foreign direct investment into KSA, the work of the Saudi-UK Business and Strategic Partnerships Councils, and promising sectors for future trade. We also explore the significance of the pending Free Trade Agreement with the GCC and the role of education in strengthening ties. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in UK-KSA relations as well as anyone considering a move to Saudi Arabia. This episode is sponsored by Almajdiah investment: Official website : https://almajdiahinvestment.sa/ Contact us : https://almajdiahinvestment.sa/contact-us Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/majdiah_invest/?igsh=MTk3ZG5laGVnMW1oMA%3D%3D X : https://x.com/majdiah_invest?s=21 Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/company/%D8%B4%D8%B1%D9%83%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%AC%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%84%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%AB%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B1/ Introduction 00:00 Adapting Culturally 01:55 How to become an Ambassador 03:40 Becoming British Ambassador 04:52 Sporting Events in KSA 06:40 2034 World Cup Bid 07:20 British Expats in KSA 08:30 UK-KSA Collaboration on Infrastructure 09:15 Newcastle 10:25 Development in North East of England 10:60 Boxing in KSA 13:40 Foreign Direct Investment into KSA 15:25 Saudi-UK Strategic Partnerships Council 18:45 Saudi-UK Business Council 20:60 Promising Sectors for Trade 21:20 Free Trade Agreement with GCC 24:20 Favourite Arabic Phrase 26:50 Relationship with Saudi Ambassador to UK 27:40 British Schools/Universities in KSA 29:15 Vision 2030 31:60 Expo 2030 35:45 Premium Residency 37:10 Follow us on: X : https://twitter.com/MicsPod Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/micspod Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/Micspodoffic LinkedInn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/micspod TikTok : https://vm.tiktok.com/ZSehjfoBt/