Riyadh, April 15, 2024, Minister of Municipal, Rural Affairs, and Housing Majid bin Abdullah Al-Hogail is commencing an official three-day visit to Spain today, aimed at enhancing bilateral relations and evaluating collaborative efforts in various sectors, particularly housing, urban infrastructure, development, real estate, and digital and environmental transformations.
During his visit, Al-Hogail is slated to hold meetings with key Spanish officials including Minister of Housing and Urban Agenda Isabel Rodríguez García, Minister of Digital Transformation and Civil Service José Luis Escrivá Belmonte, and Third Vice-President of the Government of Spain and Minister for Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge Teresa Ribera Rodríguez. These discussions will focus on fostering cooperation in infrastructure development, housing initiatives, and the advancement of smart cities.
Additionally, Al-Hogail will engage with leaders from various technology, infrastructure, renewable energy, and construction companies to explore potential collaborations and investment opportunities.
The visit will also feature visits to prominent institutions such as the School of Business Administration at IE University and the National Confederation of Construction Industry. These visits aim to provide insights into successful Spanish experiences in urban and real estate development.
Al-Hogail's recent visits to countries like the UK, Finland, China, Turkey, the Republic of Korea, and Morocco have underscored his commitment to exploring cooperation and investment prospects in urban development, construction, real estate, smart cities, and other related sectors. These interactions with government officials, companies, investors, and business leaders have contributed to broader discussions on enhancing urban development strategies and fostering sustainable growth.
