July 30, 2025

GTR is excited to be returning to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on May 9 to host a special one-day event focused on the many exciting developments within the Saudi trade and export markets. Having welcomed over 300 to the inaugural event in 2022, the conference will build on this and GTR’s wider footprint across the GCC, enjoying the highest level of support from the trade and banking community.

Featuring for the first time, GTR Saudi 2023 will host an official GTR Leaders in Trade Awards, highlighting excellence in the Saudi trade market, across a range of sectors.

The event provides the opportunity to benefit from critical market insights and idea-sharing through a series of interactive and informative sessions, whilst unrivalled networking – including a full exhibition – offers the chance to connect with the full spectrum of companies involved in Saudi Arabian trade.

As the event starts to take shape, register your interest by clicking the ‘Request Info’ button above, join GTR Events eNewsletters or follow #GTRSaudiArabia to keep up with event announcements.

GTR Saudi Arabia 2023 awards

Featuring for the first time, this year’s event will host an official GTR Leaders in Trade Awards, highlighting excellence in the Saudi trade market across a range of sectors. Submissions are now closed.

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What others are saying | الشهادات – التوصيات

"Great meetings and discussion from different experts!"

Omar Alzahrani, Yanbu Cement Company

GTR Saudi Arabia
2022-08-10T09:41:45+01:00

Omar Alzahrani, Yanbu Cement Company

"Great meetings and discussion from different experts!"
"A great event to have positive interaction with known market leaders!"

  Syed Kamaluddin, Abunayyan Holding

GTR Saudi Arabia
2023-05-25T15:34:28+01:00

  Syed Kamaluddin, Abunayyan Holding

"A great event to have positive interaction with known market leaders!"
"A great experience to understand the core realities of the Saudi trade finance market."

  Mohmed TahlaMaskel  

GTR Saudi Arabia
2023-05-25T15:33:24+01:00

  Mohmed TahlaMaskel  

"A great experience to understand the core realities of the Saudi trade finance market."
"We were delighted to be part of this event to meet our clients & prospects. Our participation in the panel was also successful. The event was well organized. The preparation went smoothly with all the team."

  Valerie Charim, Allianz Trade

GTR Saudi Arabia
2023-05-25T15:30:52+01:00

  Valerie Charim, Allianz Trade

"We were delighted to be part of this event to meet our clients & prospects. Our participation in the panel was also successful. The event was well organized. The preparation went smoothly with all the team."
"GTR Saudi Arabia was a truly successful event, with key insight into how to support and grow the Saudi trade market."

  A Alkhahf, Saudi Aramco  

GTR Saudi Arabia
2023-05-25T15:29:33+01:00

  A Alkhahf, Saudi Aramco  

"GTR Saudi Arabia was a truly successful event, with key insight into how to support and grow the Saudi trade market."
"Loved the event, prolific discussions and amazing networking opportunity."

  Irfan Khan, GE Gas Power 

GTR Saudi Arabia
2023-05-25T15:28:07+01:00

  Irfan Khan, GE Gas Power 

"Loved the event, prolific discussions and amazing networking opportunity."
"I enjoyed the event and learned a lot of new things! Great speakers and I got to meet new people from banks and corporates."

Ismail Al Zahrani, El Ajou Group

GTR Saudi Arabia
2022-08-10T09:45:47+01:00

Ismail Al Zahrani, El Ajou Group

"I enjoyed the event and learned a lot of new things! Great speakers and I got to meet new people from banks and corporates."
"The event provides an excellent opportunity for networking and get a feel of the latest products and solutions. Thank you!"

Sanjay Das, Standard Chartered

GTR Saudi Arabia
2022-08-10T09:44:33+01:00

Sanjay Das, Standard Chartered

"The event provides an excellent opportunity for networking and get a feel of the latest products and solutions. Thank you!"
"It's my pleasure to attend like this event and to meet all attendees and speakers with huge experience!"

Mahmoud Abdullah, Yanbu Cement Compny

GTR Saudi Arabia
2022-08-10T09:43:51+01:00

Mahmoud Abdullah, Yanbu Cement Compny

"It's my pleasure to attend like this event and to meet all attendees and speakers with huge experience!"
"Great meetings and discussion from different experts!"

Omar Alzahrani, Yanbu Cement Company

GTR Saudi Arabia
2022-08-10T09:42:25+01:00

Omar Alzahrani, Yanbu Cement Company

"Great meetings and discussion from different experts!"
“A very refreshing look into this new (for most of us) and promising market featuring the top decision makers in the region as well as many experts.” 

N Haas, Mercator Commodities

GTR Saudi Arabia
2022-04-07T17:07:12+01:00

N Haas, Mercator Commodities

“A very refreshing look into this new (for most of us) and promising market featuring the top decision makers in the region as well as many experts.” 
"Thanks for this GTR Saudi Arabia 2022 in Riyadh, great speakers, fruitful networking and interesting scope of topics discussed. Can't wait to assist the 2023 conference!"

Loic Morel, APICORP

GTR Saudi Arabia
2022-08-10T09:41:04+01:00

Loic Morel, APICORP

"Thanks for this GTR Saudi Arabia 2022 in Riyadh, great speakers, fruitful networking and interesting scope of topics discussed. Can't wait to assist the 2023 conference!"
"The 2022 GTR KSA event was well timed and successfully brought together all trade finance stakeholders under one roof. Both the quality of the speakers and the agenda were outstanding, highlighting and the important role trade finance plays in complementing KSA 2030 vision."

Hani Al Maskati, Cash Management Matters

GTR Saudi Arabia
2022-08-10T09:40:32+01:00

Hani Al Maskati, Cash Management Matters

"The 2022 GTR KSA event was well timed and successfully brought together all trade finance stakeholders under one roof. Both the quality of the speakers and the agenda were outstanding, highlighting and the important role trade finance plays in complementing KSA 2030 vision."
"Excellent event – we found it to be useful, informative and well attended, thank you to GTR!"

T Holmes, Miller Insurance Services

GTR Saudi Arabia
2022-08-10T09:39:52+01:00

T Holmes, Miller Insurance Services

"Excellent event – we found it to be useful, informative and well attended, thank you to GTR!"
“GTR is a fantastic platform to cross-pollinate the financial and trade industry for solutions of today with real-time tech and policy.”

N Shroff, Taylor & Shroff

GTR Saudi Arabia
2022-04-07T17:11:16+01:00

N Shroff, Taylor & Shroff

“GTR is a fantastic platform to cross-pollinate the financial and trade industry for solutions of today with real-time tech and policy.”
“Really good opportunity to get a broad perspective on various opportunities while networking with useful contacts.”

S Agarwal, IRC Agrochemicals

GTR Saudi Arabia
2022-04-07T17:10:29+01:00

S Agarwal, IRC Agrochemicals

“Really good opportunity to get a broad perspective on various opportunities while networking with useful contacts.”
“GTR has always been a great place to network; the content, speakers and panel discussions were well chosen, engaging and relevant to the industry trends.”

L Almeida, Markel International (Dubai) Limited

GTR Saudi Arabia
2022-04-07T17:08:29+01:00

L Almeida, Markel International (Dubai) Limited

“GTR has always been a great place to network; the content, speakers and panel discussions were well chosen, engaging and relevant to the industry trends.”
“The sessions were productive with important notes and insights shared and discussed. Many thanks to GTR, we need GTR meetings to turn the wheels of trade.”

B Kurtulus, FCI

GTR Saudi Arabia
2022-04-07T17:07:59+01:00

B Kurtulus, FCI

“The sessions were productive with important notes and insights shared and discussed. Many thanks to GTR, we need GTR meetings to turn the wheels of trade.”
“Thank you GTR team for a wonderful programme put together for the GTR KSA event. The content was insightful and thought provoking for KSA and regional trade finance strategy going forward.”

A N Mirza, Saudi National Bank

GTR Saudi Arabia
2022-04-07T17:07:36+01:00

A N Mirza, Saudi National Bank

“Thank you GTR team for a wonderful programme put together for the GTR KSA event. The content was insightful and thought provoking for KSA and regional trade finance strategy going forward.”
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Event agenda and registered companies

The event provides a highly anticipated opportunity to connect with all corners of the market, from local and international banks to multinational corporations and SMEs, fintechs and alternative financiers, commodity brokers and traders, insurers and risk managers, lawyers, consultants, ECAs, multilaterals and more!

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Access the full programme featuring 8+ discussions and over 40 speakers!

Registered companies

Download the list of registered companies to see who you could meet at this year’s event!

*List is updated intermittently

Over 40 senior to C-level speakers

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GTR Saudi Arabia 2023 – Sponsor Panel

 

Become a sponsor or partner

 

As the world’s leading trade, commodity and export finance publisher and event organiser, GTR offers sponsors and advertisers unrivalled exposure and profiling among their peer and client groups. GTR can offer various appealing options that would strategically and effectively help raise the profile of the partner, and offer a highly effective platform with which to showcase its capabilities and mission.

Why Sponsor?

– Speak to a room full of industry stakeholders

– Enhancing your brand awareness to your target market and audience

– Elevating your profile amongst peers and all industry stakeholders

– Position your company as an industry leader

– Attract new businesses, agents, customers and partners

– Deliver your message to a gathering of key players

 

>> Request the Sponsorship brochure

Contact Ed Virtue for sponsorship opportunities.

evirtue@gtreview.com | +44 (0) 20 8772 3008

 

>> Request Media or Institutional Partnership

Institutional partnerships are available for government organisations and public bodies. Media partnerships and press passes are available.

Contact Elisabeth Spry for partnership opportunities.

espry@gtreview.com | +44 (0) 20 8772 3006

Venue: Fairmont Hotel (Marassem Ballroom)

Address: Area, Business Gate, Qurtubah, Riyadh 11552, Saudi Arabia

Website: https://www.fairmont.com/riyadh/