The "Biban 23" forum, organized by the General Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises “Monsha’at”  kicks off today at 4 PM under the slogan "Opportunities Create Entrepreneurship." The event will be attended by esteemed guests, including Dr. Majid bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi, Minister of Commerce; Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah, Minister of Hajj and Umrah; Engineer Ahmed Al-Rajhi, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development; Engineer Abdullah bin Amer Al-Swaha, Minister of Communications and Information Technology; Professor Majid Al-Haqil, Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing; Engineer Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser, Minister of Transport and Logistics Services; and Professor Bandar bin Ibrahim Al-Khorayef, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources. Additionally, Ms. Young Lee, Minister of SMEs and Startups in South Korea, will also participate in the opening ceremony.
The forum, which runs until March 13, will include over 350 local and international speakers, 750 exhibitors from entrepreneurs, and 120 enabling entities offering services and initiatives to empower and support SME owners. 
The forum will cover a range of entrepreneurship-related subjects, including e-commerce, commercial franchising, investment opportunities, startups, and innovation. It is open daily  from 4 PM to 11 PM. It will also host the "Volunteer with Your Expertise" initiative, featuring senior officials and experts, along with workshops conducted by certified trainers, consultation sessions, and guidance to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of businesses and contribute to the local economy across all sectors.
Biban 23 comprises nine gates tailored to the needs of SME owners and entrepreneurs, including the Launch section, Growth Gate, Empowerment Gate, E-commerce Gate, Finance Gate, Innovation Gate, Startup Gate, Franchise Gate, and Market Gate.
The forum will witness the final rounds of the Entrepreneurship World Cup, with a participation of  over 200 countries. Furthermore, several agreements and launches aimed at supporting and ensuring the growth of SMEs will be signed during the event.
The forum will bring together investors and financial institutions under one roof to facilitate access to suitable financing for SMEs and entrepreneurial projects.
It is worthy to note that the main events of the forum will be live-streamed on Twitter/X via the @BibanGlobal account.