Jana Krimpe – Founder and CEO of B.EST Solutions deeply honored to have participated in the recent visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia alongside Estonia’s Minister of Economy and Industry, H.E. Erkki Keldo, and H.E. Ambassador Maria Belovas. This mission highlighted the immense potential for collaboration between Estonia and Saudi Arabia KSA across various sectors.
A significant milestone of this trip was the establishment of the Saudi-Estonian Business Council, where we are on behalf of our company B.EST Solutions privileged to serve as a one of founding members. This council aims to foster enduring partnerships and drive mutual growth between our nations.
During our visit, we engaged in fruitful discussions with several key Saudi officials:
H.E. Eng. Abdullah Alswaha, Minister of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology of Saudi Arabia, who expressed a deep appreciation for Estonia’s digital advancements and presented an impressive strategy and vision of digitization is Saudi Arabia.
H.E. Dr. Majid bin Abdullah Al Qasabi, Minister of Ministry of Commerce – Saudi Arabia and Chairman of the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority (MonshaatSA), with whom we explored avenues for enhancing trade and supporting SMEs.
H.E. Eng. Suhail Abanmi, Governor of the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority, focusing on potential collaborations in tax and customs innovations.
H.E. Eng. Ammar Nagadi, Deputy Minister of Ministry of Economy and Planning – MEPsaudi , discussing strategic economic initiatives, mResidency program, development of digital infrastructure of free economic zones and cross-border digital economy.
A highlight of our journey was attending BibanGlobal, a premier event in the region, where we connected with industry leaders and innovators.
We extend my heartfelt gratitude to Ambassador Maria Belovas and the exceptional support from Enterprise Estonia EIS.
We eager to witness the positive outcomes of these engagements and the strengthening of ties between Estonia and Saudi Arabia.
A special thank you to my fellow colleagues and members of business delegation: Piret Sauter – Enterprise Estonia; Taavi Einaste – Nortal; Hani Alkhiary – Nortal AS; Selma El Karim; Viido Naruskberg – DefSecIntel Solutions; Peep Siitam – Zero Terrain / Energiasalv; Mark Skljarov, – WasteLocker; Carlo Lustrissimi, – 5.0 Robotics; Madis Alesmaa, – Alpha3D; Lehari Kaustel // KRS, – Miltton CIO World; Helen Aavisto, – Rohetiiger; Andrus Kivisaar – CybExer Technologies; Jarkko Ainsoo – CybExer Technologies; Priit Tamm – AS Standard; Andres Kask – International Mission Estonia (IME); Sparry Kivilo – Silen; Johann Mattias Tamm and special thanks to Krista Mihkelsaar – Invest Estonia.
