Interview: Tal Hisham Nazer, CEO, BUPA Arabia, on regulatory changes shaping the sector and increased public-private collaboration In what ways has the health insurance sector adapted to meet the needs of a growing population? TAL HISHAM NAZER: The Saudi health insurance sector has been on a transformative journey since its inception in the mid-1990s. At that time, private health care facilities…
Interview: Saleh bin Nasser Al Jasser, Minister of Transport and Logistics Services, on creating a gateway for the movement of goods In what ways does the National Transport and Logistics Strategy (NTLS) align with Vision 2030 in positioning the Kingdom as a global logistics hub? SALEH BIN NASSER AL JASSER: Saudi Arabia is privileged with a unique geographical position connecting Europe, Asia and…
Interview: Omar Al Daweesh, CEO, EDF, on implementing renewables and decarbonisation technologies to deliver on climate ambitions How do you view the pace of the Kingdom’s shift from fossil fuels towards renewables? OMAR AL DAWEESH: Saudi Arabia’s transition towards a more diversified energy mix is moving rapidly, supported by clear long-term targets and a disciplined tendering pipeline. Solar…
Interview: Khalid Al Amoudi, CEO, Saudi Red Bricks Company (SRBC), on advancing quality, efficiency and value across the supply chain Which performance standards shape purchasing decisions for contractors and developers? KHALID AL AMOUDI: A noticeable shift is happening in how materials are chosen and much of it comes down to durability, energy efficiency and the ability to withstand a changing climate.…
Interview: Ahmed Al Alola, CEO, THIQAH, on strengthening data foundations for future-ready scaleable innovation What is shaping the transformation from e-government platforms to data-driven ecosystems? AHMED AL ALOLA: A large number of government services are now automated. The next phase is less about adding more automation and more about elevating the user experience. Citizens and businesses increasingly…
Interview: Tareq Amin, CEO, HUMAIN, on creating innovation sovereignty through architecture and intellectual property ownership What role can hyperscale data centres play in anchoring artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and advancing the digital economy? TAREQ AMIN: Globally, the biggest constraint to AI infrastructure is energy – advanced models require enormous power, cooling, land and…
Interview: Ahmed Al Suwaiyan, Governor, Digital Government Authority, on strategies to boost accessibility to services and how local companies strengthen the digital ecosystem In what ways are shared government digital services contributing to interoperability and cost efficiency? AHMED AL SUWAIYAN: Shared digital services are fundamental to achieving interoperability and optimising costs. A unified…
Interview: Shabab bin Saad Al Ghamdi, Secretary General, Council of Health Insurance, on system modernisation and strategic reform How is the rollout of the new national insurance programme expected to reshape demand patterns across the Kingdom? SHABAB BIN SAAD AL GHAMDI: It creates a clearer separation between public financing and private insurance. A central public purchaser will fund care for…
Interview: Majed Bingirnas Almutairi, CEO, Almasar Education, on accreditation and the emerging market for special needs systems How is demand for special-needs education and care evolving, and what are the most significant gaps in accessibility and qualified talent? MAJED BINGIRNAS ALMUTAIRI: Demand for special-needs education and care in Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC has surged as inclusive education…
Interview: Tony Cripps, CEO and Managing Director, SAB, on capital discipline, housing demand and transition opportunities How is the current interest-rate environment influencing lending activity and business confidence? TONY CRIPPS: A more normalised interest-rate environment is acting as an added catalyst in an already robust economy, helping to lower funding costs and ease competitive pressures…
