Saudi Arabia Hosts Regional Trade Policy Course for Middle East Participants

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, represented by the General Authority of Foreign Trade, is hosting the Regional Trade Policy Course for Middle Eastern countries. Organized in collaboration with the World Trade Organization and King Saud University, the course will run from October 13 to December 5. The eight-week course is designed for government officials from Middle Eastern countries to exchange information, expertise, and enhance communication. It focuses on deepening participants' understanding of the economic and legal aspects of World Trade Organization rules, controls, and procedures. Hosting this course aligns with the Kingdom's goals of supporting the national competencies and capabilities of trade policy makers in the region. By enabling participants to keep pace with international standards and foreign trade rules, the Kingdom aims to contribute to sustainable development, improve the business environment, and enhance economic stability in the Middle East. The World Trade Organization's selection of Saudi Arabia as host country confirms its pivotal role in promoting regional and international trade. Source: Saudi Press Agency