Wedding industry contributes SR 2 bn to economy

The wedding industry contributes SR 2 billion to the national economy every year, said Iman Adil Al-Shakour, President of the Organizing Committee of the 14th Saudi International Wedding Exhibition 2013.
The event takes place from Feb. 25 to 27 at the Hilton hotel in Jeddah and is sponsored by Princess Moudi bint Nasir bin Abdulaziz.
Al-Shakour said the exhibition has developed a great reputation. "It is the largest gathering of businesswomen under one roof with the latest fashion, designers and new trends.”
She said the exhibition reflects the evolution of the industry. It has also helped to develop locally produced beauty products after many new international companies entered the domestic market.
The aim is to provide the latest business information to small and medium-sized wedding planners, companies and entrepreneurs.
The three-day event brings together local and international companies, entrepreneurs and businesswomen, with the cooperation of the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Jeddah Council for Social Responsibility and National Commercial Bank.
Ahmed bin Abdul Aziz, chairman of the Jeddah Council for Social Responsibility said the event will help to build a competitive environment in the industry and contribute to the economy.