Saudi Arabia, Oman launch phase two of industrial integration
Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef announced today the launch of the second phase of the Saudi-Omani industrial integration initiative.
The initiative aims to boost industrial integration between the two countries, as well as boosting trade exchange and mutual investments, he added, in a post on 'X' social platform.
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