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FOI2021/00359: Attending Companies - CAXT & UKRI Saudi Event

Some or all of the information requested was not provided because we didn't hold it.

Case reference FOI2021/00359

Published 21 September 2021

Request

Request Received: 4 August 2021

I read with interest that UK is exploring relationships with Saudi for development of technology and innovation.

https://tantalumforce.com/caxt-and-ukri-collaborate-to-develop-innovation-based-economy

Would it be possible for UKRI to share the list of company names that attended the session?

Response

Response Sent: 12 August 2021

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) do not hold the information relevant to your request.

The session held on the 29th July 2021 as referred to in your request was an introductory meeting with Sir Andrew Mackenzie, Chair of the UKRI Board and was arranged by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) in Saudi Arabia, who were coordinating the UK visit of the Saudi delegation. No companies attended the session and the UKRI Chair was supported by UKRIs' Director for International and Head of Global Partnerships.

Documents

• FOI_Response_Letter_FOI2021_00359_Redacted.pdf (132.3 KB)

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