Saudi Vision 2030

Khaled Sharbatly of Desert Technologies discusses how family capital can drive sustainable economic transformation at World Economic Forum Davos 2026.

PwC’s 29th Global CEO Survey reveals 94% of Saudi Arabia CEOs are confident in economic growth, with strong focus on AI adoption and strategic acquisitions under Vision 2030.

Sanofi receives prestigious Nationalization Award for Health Sector from Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, recognizing excellence in localization and Vision 2030 alignment.

Oracle launches its global AI World Tour 2026 from Riyadh, highlighting Saudi Arabia’s emergence as a leading AI economy and supporting Vision 2030 objectives.

Human Capacity Development Program partners with SDAIA to enhance knowledge content at ICAN 2026, the international conference on AI and data capacity building in Riyadh.

Saudi Arabia launches SMAI2 Initiative involving 11 ministries to empower government workforce with AI and data capabilities, building on the success of SMAI1 which trained over 1.1 million citizens.

SAP outlines AI adoption priorities for Saudi enterprises as data sovereignty and governance frameworks become critical for responsible scaling aligned with Vision 2030 goals.

Tourism Development Fund signs two strategic MoUs to accelerate high-quality tourism development in King Abdullah Economic City, strengthening Saudi Arabia’s position as a leading Red Sea destination.

IFAT Saudi Arabia opens in Riyadh with record 450+ exhibitors, marking the biggest launch in the event’s 60-year history and showcasing environmental innovations supporting Vision 2030.

Jeddah’s historic waterfront welcomes the newly restored Red Sea Museum, showcasing maritime heritage through rare exhibits of navigation, trade, and pilgrimage journeys.

Mobily concluded its participation at Davos WEF 2026, showcasing Saudi Arabia’s digital maturity and AI-driven transformation. CEO Eng. Nezar Banabeela highlighted practical AI applications and strategic infrastructure investments.

ALMA Destination Jeddah debuts at REFF 2026 as a 3.125M sqm waterfront masterplan with completed infrastructure, featuring seven districts, 12.5km of waterfront, and marina-led urban planning in North Jeddah.

Savvy Games Group and NEOM sign MoU to create seamless pathway for Saudi gaming startups from incubation to acceleration, strengthening the Kingdom’s gaming ecosystem.

Open World establishes Saudi Arabia’s first RWA Tokenization Center of Excellence in Al Khobar, supporting Vision 2030’s digital economy goals through compliant blockchain infrastructure.

Knowledge Economic City wins two prestigious awards at Global Economics Awards 2025 for Madinah Gate’s innovative design and excellence in integrated urban destination development.

HUMAIN and Infra announce $1.2 billion financing framework to develop 250 MW of hyperscale AI data centers in Saudi Arabia, advancing the Kingdom’s digital infrastructure.

Saudi Cultural Development Fund makes history at Davos 2026, showcasing culture as economic driver with USD 48 billion GDP target by 2030.

Knauf announces its acquisition of a majority 63.2% stake in United Mining Industries, a leading Saudi Arabian building materials manufacturer. The move strengthens Knauf’s regional presence and supports Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 objectives.

Wallan Trading Company launches the all-new ZEEKR 7X in Saudi Arabia, featuring intelligent electric performance, advanced technology, and premium luxury. The mid-size SUV offers up to 615 km range, ultra-fast 800V charging, and 646 horsepower, starting from SAR 179,900.

SAMI Advanced Electronics celebrated 27 years of partnership with King Saud University, honoring outstanding engineering and technology students through its prestigious Best Graduation Project Award. The milestone ceremony recognized exceptional student innovations while reinforcing the company’s commitment to developing Saudi talent aligned with Vision 2030 objectives.

Saudi Arabian Airlines and the Saudi Tourism Authority have unveiled the Spirit of Saudi Arabia, a specially branded Boeing 787-9 aircraft designed to promote the Kingdom as a world tourism destination. The aircraft will operate on international routes to over 100 destinations across four continents.

The ICAN 2026 AI Conference in Riyadh, organized by SDAIA, aims to empower Saudi youth and redefine the labor market through advanced data and artificial intelligence technologies.