Essential insights for 2021

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How far did the pandemic accelerate Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation?

As borders closed and trade slowed, transactions and interactions migrated online. To what extent did Covid-19 catalyse the Kingdom's digitalisation, and which changes look set to last beyond the pandemic? Hear from Munir Eldesouki, Assistant Minister, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) of Saudi Arabia, and Daniah Orkoubi, Chief Economist, MCIT of Saudi Arabia.

Report Overview

Opportunities in Saudi Arabia's drive for economic diversification

Reducing the non-oil trade deficit is a central pillar of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030. Towards this end, the Kingdom has taken step to improve the business environment overhaul laws and regulations governing foreign investment.

Report Overview

Saudi Arabia's economic history, competitive advantages and Vision 2030

The Kingdom has financed large-scale economic development, diversification and modernisation initiatives since being established in 1932. Socio-economic transformation under its Vision 2030 blueprint has begun to attract international attention in recent years.

Report: Will e-learning transform tertiary education in Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Arabia’s tertiary education system is underpinned by a strong network of 28 public universities accounting for 81% of student enrolment.

Daniah Orkubi, Chief Economist, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, MCIT Saudi Arabia, Covid-19 pandemic, accelerated digitalisation
How far did the pandemic accelerate Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation?
Saudi Arabia imports, trade balance, economic diversification, balance of payments, import-export
Opportunities in Saudi Arabia's drive for economic diversification
Al Faisaliyah Tower, Riyadh, Riyad,, Kingdom Tower, Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's economic history, competitive advantages and Vision 2030
Report: Will e-learning transform tertiary education in Saudi Arabia?