Riyadh - Exclusive Sharikat Mubasher: The Investment Zone at Biban 2024, Saudi Arabia’s flagship event for startups and entrepreneurs, witnessed the finalization of eight deals between investors and entrepreneurs, Bader Almutlaq, Finance Development Manager at the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority (Monsha’at), revealed in an interview with Sharikat Mubasher.

Almutlaq clarified that the zone targets fostering entrepreneurs by connecting them with potential investors, serving as a platform that provides startups at all levels with exceptional investment opportunities across various fields.

Biban 2024 takes place in Riyadh from 5 to 9 November, with the participation of more than 1,350 local and international exhibitors, over 250 speakers, and more than 150 enablement entities from around the world.

Organized by Monsha’at, this event targets creating a stimulating environment, raising administrative, financial, and technical competencies, and motivating the owners of ideas to launch their projects by allowing them to meet with local and global experts and share knowledge with key decision-makers and investors.

Throughout five days, Biban 2024 is expected to provide 10,000 investment and entrepreneurial opportunities, 420 workshops for over 19,000 beneficiaries, and consultation and guidance sessions for more than 5,000 beneficiaries.