RIYADH, 24 August: The Saudi minister of industry and mineral resources met with students at Najran University on Thursday, Saudi Press Agency reported Friday. He was received by the university’s president, Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Khudairi, and several university employees.
Bandar Alkhorayef discussed with students training programs, the national strategy for the growth of industry and mining, and the diversification of the economy as part of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 agenda.
He also highlighted the ministry’s efforts to develop human capabilities as part of its development strategy. The minister pointed out that the Kingdom has many advantages due to its natural and mineral wealth.
Alkhorayef emphasized that the Kingdom’s mineral wealth has reached approximately SR9 trillion ($2.4 trillion).
The minister mentioned the Najran region as an example of a promising source of abundant mineral resources, including gold, silver, and granite.
He said the ministry was collaborating with the university to establish training programs for the private sector, which will help bridge the gap between academia and industry.
