MY FIRST OBJECTIVE IS FOR
OUR COUNTRY TO BE A
PIONEERING AND SUCCESSFUL
GLOBAL MODEL OF
EXCELLENCE, ON ALL FRONTS,
AND I WILL WORK WITH YOU TO
ACHIEVE THAT.
KING SALMAN BIN ABDULAZIZ AL SAUD
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques
All success stories start with a vision, and successful
visions are based on strong pillars.
The first pillar of our vision is our status as the heart of
the Arab and Islamic worlds. We recognize that Allah
the Almighty has bestowed on our lands a gift more
precious than oil. Our Kingdom is the Land of the Two
Holy Mosques, the most sacred sites on earth, and the
direction of the Kaaba (Qibla) to which more than a
illion Muslims turn at prayer.
The second pillar of our vision is our determination to
ecome a global investment powerhouse. Our nation
holds strong investment capabilities, which we will
harness to stimulate our economy and diversify our
evenues.
The third pillar is transforming our unique strategic
location into a global hub connecting three continents,
Asia, Europe and Africa. Our geographic position
etween key global waterways, makes the Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia an epicenter of trade and the gateway to
the world.
Our country is rich in its natural resources. We are not
dependent solely on oil for our energy needs. Gold,
phosphate, uranium, and many other valuable minerals
are found beneath our lands. But our real wealth lies in
the ambition of our people and the potential of our
younger generation. They are our nation’s pride and the
architects of our future. We will never forget how, under
IT IS MY PLEASURE
TO PRESENT SAUDI
ARABIA’S VISION
FOR THE FUTURE.
IT IS AN AMBITIOUS
YET ACHIEVABLE
BLUEPRINT, WHICH
EXPRESSES OUR
LONG-TERM GOALS
AND EXPECTATIONS
AND REFLECTS OUR
COUNTRY’S
STRENGTHS AND
CAPABILITIES
FOREWORD
MOHAMMAD BIN SALMAN BIN
ABDULAZIZ AL-SAUD
Chairman of the Council of Economic
and Development Affairs
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tougher circumstances than today, our nation was
forged by collective determination when the late King
Abdulaziz Al-Saud – may Allah bless his soul – united
the Kingdom. Our people will amaze the world again.
We are confident about the Kingdom’s future. With all
the blessings Allah has bestowed on our nation, we
cannot help but be optimistic about the decades
ahead. We ponder what lies over the horizon rather
than wo
ying about what could be lost.
The future of the Kingdom, my dear
others and
sisters, is one of huge promise and great potential, God
willing. Our precious country deserves the best.
Therefore, we will expand and further develop our
talents and capacity. We will do our utmost to ensure
that Muslims from around the world can visit the Holy
Sites.
We are determined to reinforce and diversify the
capabilities of our economy, turning our key strengths
into enabling tools for a fully diversified future. As such,
we will transform Aramco from an oil producing
company into a global industrial conglomerate. We will
transform the Public Investment Fund into the world’s
largest sovereign wealth fund. We will encourage our
major corporations to expand across borders and take
their rightful place in global markets. As we continue to
give our army the best possible machinery and
equipment, we plan to manufacture half of our military
needs within the Kingdom to create more job
opportunities for citizens and keep more resources in
our country.
We will expand the variety of digital services to reduce
delays and cut tedious bureaucracy. We will immediately
adopt wide-ranging transparency and accountability
eforms and, through the body set up to measure the
performance of government agencies, hold them
accountable for any shortcomings. We will be
transparent and open about our failures as well as our
successes, and will welcome ideas on how to improve.
All this comes from the directive of the Custodian of the
Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud,
may Allah protect him, who ordered us to plan for a
future that fulfills your ambitions and your aspirations.
In line with his instructions, we will work tirelessly from
today to build a better tomo
ow for you, your children,
and your children’s children.
Our ambition is for the long term. It goes beyond
eplenishing sources of income that have weakened or
preserving what we have already achieved. We are
determined to build a thriving country in which all
citizens can fulfill their dreams, hopes and ambitions.
Therefore, we will not rest until our nation is a leader in
providing opportunities for all through education and
training, and high quality services such as employment
initiatives, health, housing, and entertainment.
We commit ourselves to providing world-class
government services which effectively and efficiently
meet the needs of our citizens. Together we will
continue building a better country, fulfilling our dream
of prosperity and unlocking the talent, potential, and
dedication of our young men and women. We will not
allow our country ever to be at the mercy of a
commodity price volatility or external markets.
We have all the means to achieve our dreams and
ambitions. There are no excuses for us to stand still or
move backwards.
Our Vision is a strong, thriving, and stable Saudi Arabia
that provides opportunity for all. Our Vision is a tolerant
country with Islam as its constitution and moderation
as its method. We will welcome qualified individuals
from all over the world and will respect those who have
come to join our journey and our success.
We intend to provide better opportunities for
partnerships with the private sector through the three
pillars: our position as the heart of the Arab and Islamic
worlds, our leading investment capabilities, and our
strategic geographical position. We will improve the
usiness environment, so that our economy grows and
flourishes, driving healthier employment opportunities
for citizens and long-term prosperity for all. This
promise is built on cooperation and on mutual
esponsibility.
This is our “Saudi Arabia’s Vision for 2030.” We will begin
immediately delivering the overarching plans and
programs we have set out. Together, with the help of
Allah, we can strengthen the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s
position as a great nation in which we should all feel an
immense pride.
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OUR VISION
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SAUDI ARABIA
THE HEART OF THE
ARAB AND ISLAMIC
WORLDS,
THE INVESTMENT
POWERHOUSE, AND
THE HUB
CONNECTING THREE
CONTINENTS
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INTRODUCTION
A VIBRANT SOCIETY
A Vi
ant Society.. with Strong Roots
A Vi
ant Society.. with Fulfilling Lives
A Vi
ant Society.. with Strong Foundations
A THRIVING ECONOMY
A Thriving Economy.. Rewarding Opportunities
A Thriving Economy.. Investing for the Long-term
A Thriving Economy.. Open for Business
A Thriving Economy.. Leveraging its Unique Position
AN AMBITIOUS NATION
An Ambitious Nation.. Effectively Governed
An Ambitious Nation.. Responsibly Enabled
HOW TO ACHIEVE OUR VISION?
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58
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INDEX
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THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA IS
BLESSED WITH MANY RICH ASSETS.
OUR GEOGRAPHIC, CULTURAL,
SOCIAL, DEMOGRAPHIC AND
ECONOMIC ADVANTAGES HAVE
ENABLED US TO TAKE A LEADING
POSITION IN THE WORLD
INTRODUCTION
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To build the best future for our country, we have based
our Vision for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on three
pillars that represent our unique competitive
advantages. Our status will enable us to build on our
leading role as the heart of Arab and Islamic worlds. At
the same time, we will use our investment power to
create a more diverse and sustainable economy. Finally,
we will use our strategic location to build our role as an
integral driver of international trade and to connect
three continents: Africa, Asia and Europe.
Our Vision is built around three themes: a vi
ant
society, a thriving economy and an ambitious nation.
This first theme is vital to achieving the Vision and a strong
foundation for economic prosperity. We believe in the
importance of a vi
ant society. Members of this society
live in accordance with the Islamic principle of
moderation, are proud of their national identity and
their ancient cultural heritage, enjoy a good life in a
eautiful environment, are protected by caring families
and are supported by an empowering social and health
care system.
In the second theme, a thriving economy provides
opportunities for all by building an education system
aligned with market needs and creating economic
opportunities for the entrepreneur, the small enterprise
as well as the large corporation. Therefore, we will
develop our investment tools to unlock our promising
economic sectors, diversify our economy and create job
opportunities. We will also grow our economy and
improve the quality of our services, by privatizing some
government services, improving the business
environment, attracting the finest talent and the best
investments globally, and leveraging our unique
strategic location in connecting three continents.
Our nation is ambitious in what we want to achieve. We
will apply efficiency and responsibility at all levels. Our
third theme is built on an effective, transparent,
accountable, enabling and high-performing
government. We will also prepare the right environment
for our citizens, private sector and non-profit sector to
take their responsibilities and take the initiative in
facing challenges and seizing opportunities.
In each of these themes, we highlighted a selection of
commitments and goals, as a reflection of our ambition
and a representation of what we aim to achieve. This
Vision will be the point of reference for our future
decisions, so that all future projects are aligned to its
content.
To clarify our next steps, we have already prepared the
ground and launched some executive programs at the
Council of Economic and Development Affairs. We will
now launch a first portfolio of crucial programs with the
aim to achieve our goals and honor our commitments.
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A VIBRANT
SOCIETY
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LIVING
BY ISLAMIC
VALUES
Islam and its teachings are our way of life. They are the
asis of all our laws, decisions, actions and goals.
Following Islam’s guidance on the