Saudi Arabia Economic Snapshot 2025
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The Middle East Economy Sector Research Highlights
The Middle East Economy Sector Research Highlights
HRH Princess Lamia bint Majed Al Saud, Secretary-General, Alwaleed Philanthropies: InterviewOBGplus
Interview:HRH Princess Lamia bint Majed Al Saud, Secretary-General, Alwaleed Philanthropies, on the role of long-term incentives, partnerships and impact-focused funding Which levers are most effective in enabling philanthropy to help the non-profit sector reach Vision 2030’s target of contributing 5% to GDP? HRH PRINCESS LAMIA BINT MAJED AL SAUD:Reaching the Vision 2030 target requires…
Sarah Essam Al Muhaidib, Executive Director, Al Muhaidib Foundation: InterviewOBGplus
Interview:Sarah Essam Al Muhaidib, Executive Director, Al Muhaidib Foundation, on scaling investment for early-childhood change What are the most persistent gaps in early-childhood development programmes? SARAH ESSAM AL MUHAIDIB: One of the clearest gaps is the limited number of philanthropic actors operating in this space. While broader foundation landscape in the Kingdom is substantial, very…
HH Princess Nouf bint Muhammad bin Abdullah Al Saud, CEO, King Khalid Foundation: InterviewOBGplus
Interview:HH Princess Nouf bint Muhammad bin Abdullah Al Saud, CEO, King Khalid Foundation, on how strategic capital and innovative funding models can strengthen the non-profit sector How should philanthropic capital evolve until 2030 to help the non-profit sector advance towards Vision 2030 targets, and in which areas? HH PRINCESS NOUF BINT MUHAMMAD BIN ABDULLAH AL SAUD: The sector has grown…
Mohamed El Samman, CEO, Rajhi Invest: InterviewOBGplus
Interview: Mohamed El Samman, CEO, Rajhi Invest, on the productivity- driven, long-term growth of non-oil sectors In what ways is the Kingdom’s steel and metals industries evolving as foundational enablers of industrial diversification? MOHAMED EL SAMMAN: The metals and steel industries are, by their nature, foundational to any country’s economic development. Under the Kingdom’s broader industrial…
Stephen Groff, Governor, National Development Fund: InterviewOBGplus
Interview: Stephen Groff, Governor, National Development Fund, on driving innovation, partnerships and inclusive development How are financing priorities across development funds being aligned with the goals of Vision 2030? STEPHEN GROFF: What began as six banks in development financing has grown into a network of 12 specialised entities working to advance economic and social progress by channelling…
Saudi Arabia's economic transformation promotes Vision 2030 objectivesOBGplus
Vision 2030 was launched by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in 2016 and represents the most far-reaching and transformative development blueprint in the Kingdom’s history. The framework revolves around three central principles: developing a vibrant society, creating a thriving economy and building an ambitious country. What this means in practice is that the Kingdom has had…
Localisation policies create employment opportunities for GCC nationalsOBGplus
Countries across the GCC have intensified workforce nationalisation policies in recent years as part of broader efforts to reduce reliance on expatriate labour and create sustainable employment opportunities for expanding national populations. These localisation initiatives are increasingly connected to broader economic diversification strategies, as governments seek to better align labour market outcomes…
Vocational training programmes emphasise women’s participation in Saudi ArabiaOBGplus
More women employees are joining workplaces and boardrooms across the GCC, with gender equality emerging as a central objective of a wider regional push to strengthen environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards. Governments, regulators and private sector actors are increasingly aligning policy reform with philanthropic initiatives designed to support women’s economic participation, leadership…
Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 diversification strategy prioritises foreign investmentOBGplus
Saudi Arabia occupies a central position in the Middle East, shaped by its role as the custodian of Islam’s holiest sites and one of the world’s largest holders of proven oil reserves. The Kingdom’s modern state emerged in the early 20th century and was rapidly transformed following the commercial discovery of oil in 1938 and the subsequent development of its national energy industry. Its strategic…
