RIYADH: Princess Reema bint Bandar, Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the US, met with the Boeing team following an agreement signed between Saudia, Riyadh Air, and Boeing Airplanes in Charleston, South Carolina.
The agreement is expected to turn the Kingdom into a global logistics hub and create 200,000 direct and indirect jobs in Saudi Arabia, as well as create around 100,000 jobs in the US.
During the meeting, Princess Reema emphasized the importance of the agreement and its potential to create countless opportunities in trade and tourism.
She also highlighted the significant impact the investment will have on the US economy, creating jobs in several states and supporting hundreds of suppliers and small businesses.
In a tweet following the meeting, Princess Reema expressed her pride in partnering with American companies to shape a more secure and prosperous future for Saudi Arabia and the Middle East.
Delighted to be in Charleston, South Carolina to meet with the Boeing team & celebrate the agreement between @Saudi_Airlines, #RiyadhAir & @BoeingAirplanes, which will propel KSA into a global logistics hub & generate 200.000 direct & indirect Saudi jobs & countless opportunities… pic.twitter.com/0XA65OXNXt
— Reema Bandar Al-Saud (@rbalsaud) May 5, 2023
She stated that the historic investment is a significant step towards achieving this goal and will pave the way for long-term economic growth and job creation.
Saudia, Riyadh Air, and Boeing Airplanes deal a major milestone
The agreement between Saudia, Riyadh Air, and Boeing Airplanes is a major milestone in Saudi Arabia’s efforts to diversify its economy and decrease its dependence on oil revenues.
The country has been implementing a series of economic reforms under its Vision 2030 program, aimed at creating a more diversified and sustainable economy and attracting foreign investment.
Princess Reema’s meeting with the Boeing team marks a significant step towards achieving Saudi Arabia’s economic goals.
The agreement signed between Saudia, Riyadh Air, and Boeing Airplanes has the potential to create thousands of jobs in both Saudi Arabia and the US, while also driving economic growth and promoting international trade and tourism.
