(31 December 2013)

This coincided with French President François Hollande’s visit to Riyadh.

The two companies have signed memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with 5 Saudi industrial partners (Zamil Steel, Bahra Cables, Riyadh Cables, Saudi Pumps, Descon Olayan).

These agreements aim to develop the industrial and technical skills of local companies. They reflect AREVA and EDF‘s desire to build an extended network of Saudi suppliers for future nuclear projects in the country.