Over 350 million Saudi riyals were exchanged at the end of the second annual International Exhibition for the Nonprofit Sector (IENA 2024) in Riyadh, as 124 agreements and memorandums of understanding (MoUs) were inked.
- IENA 2024 had a significant increase in exhibitor and participant numbers compared to the previous year, with a total of 90 exhibitors and 12,627 attendees.
- Effective Partnerships for Sustainable Development Goals," the theme of the expo, highlighted the charity sector's rapid advancement and contributions to Saudi Vision 2030.
30 May 2024, Riyadh After the second annual International Exhibition for the Nonprofit Sector (IENA 2024) came to an end in Riyadh, participants signed memorandums of understanding (MoUs) and agreements valued at over 350 million Saudi riyals.
Compared to the previous year's edition, eighty percent more organizations and governmental bodies signed the agreements. Nonprofit civic associations and organizations signed the agreements.
The topic of this lecture is Effective Partnerships for Sustainable Development Goals. IENA 2024 was a three-day event with ninety exhibitors, a 22% increase over the previous year.
Representatives from the government, foreign organizations, donor institutions, civic, professional, and specialized groups were present at the expo in addition to service providers from enterprises and nonprofits.
12,627 people attended IENA this year, a 46% increase from the previous year's gathering.
The program featured talks regarding maximizing the potential of the nonprofit sector as well as humanitarian and charitable endeavors.
In an effort to promote ongoing development, speakers presented a range of suggestions and ideas throughout the exhibition's debate sessions.
IENA emphasized the nonprofit sector's rapid advancement and its contribution to achieving Saudi Vision 2030's goals.
In addition to creating connections between local and international nonprofit organizations, the show served as a forum for ongoing discussion among professionals working in the nonprofit sector worldwide.
Furthermore, the International Entrepreneurship Network (IENA) showcased a variety of experiences and successes from participating companies, both nationally and internationally.
