Bangladesh, Oct. 28 -- As business leaders gather in Riyadh this week for the Saudi-Greek Business Council, the timing could not be more fitting to reflect on one of the Eastern Mediterraneans most dynamic and fast-evolving partnerships. The relationship between Greece and Saudi Arabia – once defined largely by commerce and maritime exchange – has now transformed into a multidimensional alliance encompassing energy, technology, defense, and investment. What began as a pragmatic bond between merchants and engineers is maturing into a strategic compact anchored in connectivity and mutual ambition.

For centuries, Greek ships carried more than just cargo; they carried influence, innovation, and the spirit of exchange. Today, that...