IBF conducts workshop on solar power
April 11, 2018 | 07:18 PM
April 11, 2018 | 07:18 PM
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RIYADH — Indian Business Forum conducted a workshop on the topic of “Solar Power” at the Hilton Garden Inn, where guest speaker Abdullah Mohammed Al-Khenaifer advised Indian business community to explore the opportunities in solar power as there is a huge potential in this field.
In his address at a workshop on solar power sector in Saudi Arabia, he urged them to invite Indian companies to Saudi Arabia, which abounds with opportunities. He said a lot can be done in this field even from SMEs as the weather of Saudi Arabia is suitable for producing efficient solar energy. He replied many questions on this subject asked by the attendees.
Dr. Ram Babu, second secretary, political and economic at the Indian Embassy, spoke on the occasion and said India and Saudi Arabia are old business partners and now the bilateral business ties are steadily expanding and strengthening by continuous interaction and cooperation, including exchange of business delegation.
He said Saudi Arabia is a major trade partner, and India sees its as a major pillar for its energy security and an economic partner in investments, joint ventures and transfer of technology projects.
He advised business community that there is a lot of potential in solar power ventures and said Indians play a vital role in strengthening the India and Saudi bilateral relations.
Abdullah Mohammed Al-Khenaifer did his mechanical engineering from Daido Institute of Technology, Japan, in 1982. He has served as the managing director and CEO of Saudi Industrial Export Company and has served as general manager of Arabian Pipes Company and Samba.
He is currently the Executive Vice President of KFB Holdings and also serves on the Board of Saudi Arabian Insurance Company and is part of several International Business Councils in Saudi Arabia.
President IBF Owais Ahmad gave the welcome address and presented the memorial plaque to Abdullah Mohammed Al-Khenaifer. Vice President, T. Srinivasan, country head, Larsen and Turbo, conduct the proceedings. — SG
In his address at a workshop on solar power sector in Saudi Arabia, he urged them to invite Indian companies to Saudi Arabia, which abounds with opportunities. He said a lot can be done in this field even from SMEs as the weather of Saudi Arabia is suitable for producing efficient solar energy. He replied many questions on this subject asked by the attendees.
Dr. Ram Babu, second secretary, political and economic at the Indian Embassy, spoke on the occasion and said India and Saudi Arabia are old business partners and now the bilateral business ties are steadily expanding and strengthening by continuous interaction and cooperation, including exchange of business delegation.
He said Saudi Arabia is a major trade partner, and India sees its as a major pillar for its energy security and an economic partner in investments, joint ventures and transfer of technology projects.
He advised business community that there is a lot of potential in solar power ventures and said Indians play a vital role in strengthening the India and Saudi bilateral relations.
Abdullah Mohammed Al-Khenaifer did his mechanical engineering from Daido Institute of Technology, Japan, in 1982. He has served as the managing director and CEO of Saudi Industrial Export Company and has served as general manager of Arabian Pipes Company and Samba.
He is currently the Executive Vice President of KFB Holdings and also serves on the Board of Saudi Arabian Insurance Company and is part of several International Business Councils in Saudi Arabia.
President IBF Owais Ahmad gave the welcome address and presented the memorial plaque to Abdullah Mohammed Al-Khenaifer. Vice President, T. Srinivasan, country head, Larsen and Turbo, conduct the proceedings. — SG
