{"id":257549,"date":"2025-11-11T12:32:57","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T16:32:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=257549"},"modified":"2025-11-11T15:43:17","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T19:43:17","slug":"antigua-and-barbuda-explores-investment-opportunities-with-saudi-exim-bank-during-un-tourism-general-assembly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/antigua-and-barbuda-explores-investment-opportunities-with-saudi-exim-bank-during-un-tourism-general-assembly\/","title":{"rendered":"Antigua and Barbuda Explores Investment Opportunities with Saudi EXIM Bank During UN Tourism General Assembly"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"antig-448863527\" class=\"antig-ecab antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img 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https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaFMdgE6mYPT8QGXjA0A\"><strong><em>CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT\u2019S APP GROUP<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p><div id=\"antig-1122342572\" class=\"antig-content_5 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ablpag\" aria-label=\"Full-ABLP-Team-Digital-Billboard-1920x1080px\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Full-ABLP-Team-Digital-Billboard-1920x1080px.jpg\" alt=\"\"  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width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p> As the<a href=\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/antigua-and-barbuda-musicians-rock-independence-celebrations-in-toronto-canada\/?swcfpc=1\"> 26th<\/a> Session of the UN Tourism General Assembly continues in Riyadh, the <a href=\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/abta-announces-new-u-s-market-travel-advisory-board\/?swcfpc=1\">Hon. H. Charles Fernandez,<\/a> Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Transportation and Investment, has engaged in a series of <a href=\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/canadian-tv-production-team-films-docuseries-in-antigua-and-barbuda\/?swcfpc=1\">high-level bilateral <\/a>and business meetings aimed at strengthening <a href=\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/antigua-and-barbuda-tourism-authority-strategizes-with-newly-selected-us-market-travel-advisory-board\/?swcfpc=1\">Antigua and Barbuda\u2019s investment and tourism partnerships<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the sidelines of the Assembly, Minister Fernandez and the <a href=\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/abta-hosts-successful-tourism-stakeholders-engagement-meeting\/?swcfpc=1\">Antigua and Barbuda delegation<\/a> met with a senior delegation from the <a href=\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/antigua-and-barbuda-musicians-rock-independence-celebrations-in-toronto-canada\/?swcfpc=1\">Saudi EXIM Bank<\/a> to explore potential areas of<a href=\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/canadian-tv-production-team-films-docuseries-in-antigua-and-barbuda\/?swcfpc=1\"> collaboration and investment<\/a>. <\/p><div id=\"antig-3208286004\" class=\"antig-content_4 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:342\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1201\" height=\"401\"   \/><\/a><\/div><div id=\"antig-1759174007\" class=\"antig-content_12 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ablpag\" aria-label=\"Full-ABLP-Team-Digital-Billboard-1920x1080px\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Full-ABLP-Team-Digital-Billboard-1920x1080px.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Full-ABLP-Team-Digital-Billboard-1920x1080px.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:169\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Full-ABLP-Team-Digital-Billboard-1920x1080px.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:576\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Full-ABLP-Team-Digital-Billboard-1920x1080px.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:432\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Full-ABLP-Team-Digital-Billboard-1920x1080px.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1536\/h:864\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Full-ABLP-Team-Digital-Billboard-1920x1080px.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The meeting, which focused on economic cooperation and development financing, was led on the Saudi side by Dr. Naif Alshammari, Deputy CEO, Jahera Almri, Partnerships Manager, and Naif O. Alajroush, Director General of International Relations.<\/p><div id=\"antig-3336240520\" class=\"antig-content antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ReggaeInTheParkAntigua\" aria-label=\"lucanio\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:240\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:819\/h:1024\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 819w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:960\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Antigua and Barbuda delegation included Mr. Vernon Jeffers, Chairman of the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority, and Mr. St. Clair Soleyn, Director of Policy and Planning in the Ministry of Tourism. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Together, they presented an economic overview of Antigua and Barbuda and highlighted the country\u2019s strong growth trajectory.<\/p><div id=\"antig-2097358996\" class=\"antig-content_2 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.courts.com\/antigua\/\" aria-label=\"500X500 (1)\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:500\/h:500\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:500\/h:500\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:150\/h:150\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It was noted that Antigua and Barbuda currently maintains one of the highest GDPs in the region, second only to Guyana, and is strategically positioned to foster Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) and attract significant foreign investment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discussions also explored collaboration in tourism, aviation, and financial services, as well as opportunities for capacity building and development.<\/p><div id=\"antig-1426596457\" class=\"antig-content_3 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chtamarketplace.com\/\" aria-label=\"Social FaceBook Cover Desk_Mobile\"><img 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https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1536\/h:569\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Social-FaceBook-Cover-Desk_Mobile-scaled.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:711\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Social-FaceBook-Cover-Desk_Mobile-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"2560\" height=\"949\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Saudi EXIM Bank delegation expressed a keen interest in expanding its footprint within the Caribbean, noting the potential for engagement with local banking institutions and strategic partnerships across key sectors. <\/p><div id=\"antig-2461159217\" class=\"antig-content_6 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img 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height=\"401\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The delegation also extended an official invitation for Antigua and Barbuda to participate in an upcoming investment conference hosted by the Saudi EXIM Bank in Panama in early 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:683\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Antigua-Barbuda-Tourism-Delegation-with-Saudi-EXIM-Bank-Delegation.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-257551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:683\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Antigua-Barbuda-Tourism-Delegation-with-Saudi-EXIM-Bank-Delegation-scaled.jpg 1024w, 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delegation were hosted at a luncheon with Her Royal Highness Princess Haifa bint Mohammed Al Saud, Deputy Minister of Tourism for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discussions focused on deepening cooperation in the yachting, sailing, and marina industries; sectors in which Antigua and Barbuda continues to demonstrate strong growth and international appeal, as well as exploring potential collaboration on coral reef restoration initiatives, an area of mutual environmental and tourism interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the luncheon, Minister Fernandez presented Her Royal Highness with a handcrafted model sailing vessel bearing the national flag of Antigua and Barbuda, symbolizing the nation\u2019s maritime heritage and growing global reputation as a premier yachting destination. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her Royal Highness expressed her appreciation for the gesture and conveyed her strong interest in visiting Antigua and Barbuda to further explore opportunities within the marine tourism 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