April 19, 2026 (KHARTOUM) – The Sudanese Employers Federation has revealed plans for a Sudanese-Saudi business conference scheduled to take place in Riyadh this June, aiming to tackle investment issues, particularly banking transactions between the two countries.

The upcoming conference represents the first significant economic gathering of its kind since the conflict in Sudan began in April 2023. It comes after a decision by the Saudi Council of Ministers in October to approve a draft agreement for forming a joint coordination council between the two nations.

In line with these diplomatic initiatives, the Sudanese government has developed around 100 strategic collaboration projects with Saudi Arabia. These initiatives, which are projected to cost over $50 billion in total, cover areas such as agriculture, energy, minerals, infrastructure, and technology.

Abdel Salam al-Qadi, the Executive Director of the Sudanese Employers Federation, stated to Sudan Tribune that a team from the Saudi-based “Ranga” company recently came to Sudan to complete the necessary preparations. The event has received official endorsements from the Saudi authorities and the Federation of Saudi Chambers.

The event is anticipated to include top political and economic figures, along with an showcase of goods from Sudan and Saudi Arabia. Major conversations will center around the investment climate after recent legal changes in Sudan and possibilities for public-private collaborations in rebuilding after the conflict.

Saudi Arabia currently holds the top position among Arab countries in terms of investment in Sudan, with approximately $35.7 billion mainly directed towards 250 agricultural initiatives. The annual trade between the two nations is valued at around $8 billion, primarily fueled by Saudi imports of Sudanese livestock and agricultural products.

In November 2022, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman pledged to invest $3 billion in projects within Sudan, along with assurances of additional payments to aid the country’s economy.

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