Speaking on her visit to the Gulf with the Prime Minister today, North East Mayor Kim McGuinness said:
“The North East has never before had an opportunity like this to stand tall on the world stage. As the first North East Mayor I am determined we step forward to take these opportunities, working alongside the Prime Minister to bring home new investment. We are discussing ways to build on the Saudi investment there has already been in the North East, to create new jobs for local people and begin vital research into clean energy to be led by Newcastle University in our region.”