The Russian-Saudi Business Council
Mutual tourism as a powerful driver of economic growth
Purpose of the Saudi-Russian Business Council
To strengthen economic and business cooperation between Russia and Saudi Arabia, with an emphasis on developing sustainable partnerships in hospitality and tourism sectors.
Special attention will be paid to creating favorable business conditions and developing bilateral economic cooperation, including removing barriers, supporting entrepreneurship and exploring new opportunities.
3 JUNE 2026, 17:00 Location: Hotel Cosmos Selection Saint Petersburg Italyanskaya https://petersburg.cosmosgroup.ru/
The address: 8 Lit. A, Italyanskaya street, Saint Petersburg, Russia, 191023
Special attention will be paid to creating favorable business conditions and developing bilateral economic cooperation, including removing barriers, supporting entrepreneurship and exploring new opportunities.
3 JUNE 2026, 17:00 Location: Hotel Cosmos Selection Saint Petersburg Italyanskaya https://petersburg.cosmosgroup.ru/
The address: 8 Lit. A, Italyanskaya street, Saint Petersburg, Russia, 191023
Event program
16:30
16:30
Welcome coffee
17:00
17:00
RUSSIAN-SAUDI BUSINESS COUNCIL
Opening remarks by Chairmen
The language for the opening remarks of Chairmen - English/ Native.
Opening remarks by Chairmen
The language for the opening remarks of Chairmen - English/ Native.
- HE Tariq A.H.Abdullah Al-QahtaniChairman of Saudi Russian Business Council
- HE Vladimir EvtushenkovChairman of Saudi Russian Business Council
- HE Eng. Sultan Al MusállamSecretary General of the Federation of Saudi Chambers
Mutual tourism as a powerful driver of economic growth
17:15 Panel discussion
The event will feature a panel discussion on developing tourism cooperation between Russia and Saudi Arabia. Participants will discuss current programs and initiatives aimed at enhancing the countries' tourism appeal, prospects for expanding tourism, and opportunities for strengthening cultural ties between the two countries. Speakers will discuss points of attraction, the accessibility and diversity of current routes, plans for expanding air travel, and the challenges and barriers that tourism representatives in both countries must address.
The language for the panel speakers- English. The simultaneous translation will be provided
The event will feature a panel discussion on developing tourism cooperation between Russia and Saudi Arabia. Participants will discuss current programs and initiatives aimed at enhancing the countries' tourism appeal, prospects for expanding tourism, and opportunities for strengthening cultural ties between the two countries. Speakers will discuss points of attraction, the accessibility and diversity of current routes, plans for expanding air travel, and the challenges and barriers that tourism representatives in both countries must address.
The language for the panel speakers- English. The simultaneous translation will be provided
- Artem Zassoursky
moderatorVP for International Business Cooperation, Sistema
- Dr. Maha bint Saleh Al-AteekiVice Chairman of the Saudi-Russian Business Council
- Natalia MolochkovaHead of International Cooperation and City Events at Moscow City Tourism Committee
- Evgeny PankevichChairman of the St. Petersburg Tourism Development Committee
- Sergey VoitovichCEO, Svoy TS
- Sergey GorkovChairman of Russian-Arabic Business Council
- Turki Muhammad BasharahilVice Chairman of Basharahil hospital and CEO in Makkah Saudi Arabia
- Antonina FilippovskayaHead of International Development and Tourism Department, Medsi Group
- Inna FedorovaHead of International Sales Department, MOTORICA
- Khalid AlassafFounder of Marquee Event
19:00 - 20:30
19:00 - 20:30
Private guided tour of the State Russian Museum for Saudi guests
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