Riyadh: As part of his official visit to the Republic of Singapore, Assistant Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources for Planning and Development Dr. Abdullah bin Ali Al-Ahmari held a series of meetings with senior government officials and private-sector leaders to strengthen industrial cooperation between the two countries. The discussions focused on expanding collaboration in research, innovation, advanced manufacturing, industrial infrastructure development, and human capital development in line with global best practices.
According to Saudi Press Agency, during the visit, Dr. Al-Ahmari met with Assistant Chief Executive Officer of JTC Corporation David Tan, who operates under Singapore’s Ministry of Trade and Industry. The meeting highlighted best practices for building an integrated industrial ecosystem that connects academia, research centers, and innovation hubs. Discussions also explored smart industrial solutions, advanced technologies for industrial cities, and the adoption of Fourth Industrial Revolution applications in manufacturing and mining.
Dr. Al-Ahmari also met with the Executive Director of the Singapore Semiconductor Industry Association (SSIA) to discuss emerging trends in the semiconductor sector and explore opportunities for knowledge exchange and technology transfer in advanced manufacturing, supporting Saudi Arabia’s efforts to strengthen national capabilities in this vital industry.
In another meeting, Dr. Al-Ahmari met with Executive Chairman of the Meinhardt Group Dr. Shahzad Nasim, and the Group Chief Executive Officer Omar Shahzad, to discuss potential collaboration in developing industrial infrastructure and implementing advanced engineering solutions for smart cities.
As part of his visit, Dr. Al-Ahmari toured Nanyang Technological University (NTU), where he reviewed the university’s advanced research and development practices at the AUMOVIO-NTU Corporate Lab. He also met with NTU’s Vice President Professor Lam Khin Yong to explore opportunities for cooperation in research, innovation, and talent development for the industrial and mining sectors.
In addition, the assistant minister visited the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) in Singapore, where he met with CEO of ITE Education Services (ITEES) Suresh Natarajan. Their discussions centered on collaboration in workforce development for the industrial sector and designing training programs aligned with the latest manufacturing technologies. The visit included a tour of the institute’s Sustainable Energy Center.
This visit aligns with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, which aims to position the Kingdom as a leading global industrial power by strengthening international partnerships, attracting high-quality investments, enabling knowledge transfer, and advancing human capital to enhance national competitiveness.