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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 08, 2023
Saudi Arabia plans to launch special economic zones in 2021, minister says

Global Economy

Reuters
21 November, 2020, 05:25 pm
Last modified: 21 November, 2020, 05:30 pm

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Saudi Arabia plans to launch special economic zones in 2021, minister says

Speaking to a G20 panel, Falih also said the kingdom’s Vision 2030 plan to diversify the economy away from oil was more popular today than ever

Reuters
21 November, 2020, 05:25 pm
Last modified: 21 November, 2020, 05:30 pm
Saudi Arabian Investment Minister Khalid al-Falih Photo: Reuters
Saudi Arabian Investment Minister Khalid al-Falih Photo: Reuters

 Saudi Arabia's Minister of Investment Khalid al-Falih said on Saturday the Gulf state plans to launch special economic zones in 2021.

Speaking to a G20 panel, Falih also said the kingdom's Vision 2030 plan to diversify the economy away from oil was more popular today than ever and that the country was emerging from the coronavirus pandemic with a resilient economy and private sector.

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