May 17- The Second Saudi Marine Forum is all set to begin in Jeddah from May 30 and will examine a number of issues such as shipping, port development, investment and tourism. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, Emir of Makkah, will launch the forum that has been organised by the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI). Among those attending the forum include Minister of Transport and head of the Saudi Ports Authority Dr Jabarah Bin Eid Al-Suraisiry, and more than 1,000 ports and marine transport researchers and specialists from within and outside the Kingdom.
Also participants from Saudi Customs, Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities, Arab Institute of Navigation, General Investment Authority, Ministry of Commerce and Industry and ports authorities from various Arab Gulf states will attend the forum.
The forum will run till June 1.
