AIChE & Saudi Local Section Sign Agreement at CEO Forum

AIChE and the AIChE Saudi Arabia Local Section (SAS) have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate and partner on common goals that strengthen chemical engineering knowledge and support societal needs in the Middle East.

AIChE executive director June Wispelwey and Saudi Arabia Local Section chair and CEO of Research Products Development Company (RPDC) Mohsen Almajnouni signed the agreement March 27 at a ceremony in New York City that was part of the second annual Saudi–U.S. CEO Forum. The exclusive gathering created the opportunity for U.S. and Saudi government officials to meet with CEOs of major U.S. and Saudi companies from a wide range of economic sectors. Discussions focused on building and expanding partnerships, enhancing bilateral trade and investments, and advancing opportunities through Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.

Following the day of talks, His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman hosted a gala dinner. AIChE and SAS-AIChE were honored to participate in these important events and welcomed the opportunity to strengthen their mutual commitment through the memorandum of understanding. You can watch the signing ceremony here.