Vision 2030

Extracted Attributes

• Name

  Saudi Vision 2030

• Type

  Government program, Strategic framework

• Country

  Saudi Arabia

• Criticism

  Human rights concerns, alleged worker deaths

• Key Themes

  Vibrant Society, Thriving Economy, Ambitious Nation

• AI Ambition

  Transform Saudi Arabia into a global AI and technology superpower

• Launch Date

  2016-04-25

• Primary Goal

  Economic, social, and cultural diversification; reduce oil dependence

• Spearheaded by

  Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

• Monitoring Body

  Council of Economic and Development Affairs (CEDA)

• AI Strategy Components

  Develop proprietary foundational models (e.g., humane chat), build enterprise solutions (e.g., humane one), forge US-Saudi AI Alliance

• Economic Reliance on Oil (2022)

  Approximately 40% of GDP, 75% of fiscal revenue

Timeline

• Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud became King of Saudi Arabia, transferring policymaking authority to a younger generation of princes led by Mohammed bin Salman. (Source: web_search_results)

  2015-01-23

• Saudi Vision 2030 officially announced by the Saudi government. (Source: summary, wikipedia, web_search_results)

  2016-04-25

• Alleged over 21,000 worker deaths on Vision 2030-related projects. (Source: summary, wikipedia)

  2017-2024

• Oil accounted for approximately 40% of Saudi GDP and 75% of its fiscal revenue, indicating continued reliance despite diversification efforts. (Source: summary, wikipedia)

  2022

• An investigation alleged over 21,000 worker deaths on Vision 2030-related projects between 2017 and 2024. (Source: summary, wikipedia)

  2024

• Transformation of Saudi Arabia into a global AI and technology superpower, including initiatives like Humain and the US-Saudi AI Alliance. (Source: summary, related_documents)

  Ongoing

Saudi Vision 2030

Saudi Vision 2030 (Arabic: رؤية السعودية 2030, romanized: ruʾyat al-suʿūdiyyah ʿishrīn wa thalāthīn, sometimes called Project 2030) is a government program launched by Saudi Arabia which aims to achieve the goal of increased diversification economically, socially, and culturally, in line with the vision of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. It was first announced on 25 April 2016 by the Saudi government. The Council of Ministers has tasked the Council of Economic and Development Affairs (CEDA) with identifying and monitoring the mechanisms and measures crucial for the implementation of "Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030". Despite efforts to reduce Saudi dependence on oil, as of 2022, Saudi Arabia remains heavily dependent on oil revenue, as measured by its contribution to gross domestic product (GDP), fiscal revenue, and exports. Oil accounted for approximately 40% of Saudi GDP and 75% of its fiscal revenue. Additionally, the program is facing strong criticism from human rights advocates, with allegedly over 21,000 workers having died on the job in program-related projects between 2017 and 2024, according to a 2024 investigation.

Web Search Results

• Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and a Nation in Transition - Baker Institute

  (#_ednref1) Vision 2030 is a comprehensive document and strategic framework for achieving Saudi Arabia's long-term goals as a kingdom. It details plans to diversify its economy, primarily to reduce its dependence on oil; develop a more knowledge-based society that includes an enhanced quality of life and improved public services; and create a more transparent and accountable government (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, “Vision 2030 Overview,” accessed June 25, 2025, ). [...] More properly viewed as a collection of initiatives rather than a single plan, Vision 2030 is about much more than giga-projects such as Neom — a high density, planned city with a low environmental impact being built by Saudi Arabia in its Tabuk Province.(#_edn2) Although Neom has attracted much of the media analysis devoted to Vision 2030, the overall strategic initiative entails a restructuring of many other aspects of governance and domestic socio-economic priorities. [...] Ten years have passed since Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud became King of Saudi Arabia on Jan. 23, 2015, and transferred policymaking authority to a younger generation of princes led by his then 29-year-old son, Mohammed bin Salman. Fifteen months later, in April 2016, Prince Mohammed — by then Deputy Crown Prince as well as Minister of Defense — unveiled a comprehensive document called “Vision 2030” as a strategic framework for transforming the Saudi economy and society.(#_edn1)

• Saudi Vision 2030 - Overview

  Vision 2030 is a blueprint that is diversifying the economy, empowering citizens, creating a vibrant environment for both local and international investors, and establishing Saudi Arabia as a global leader. [...] ### The Vision Themes #### A Vibrant Society Vision 2030 is creating a vibrant society in which all citizens can thrive and pursue their passions. A strong social infrastructure is underpinned by a society that values cultural traditions, national pride, and modern amenities all while embodying the spirit of modern Islam and providing effective social services. #### A Thriving Economy [...] As progress continues, we remain committed to realizing our objectives. Through Vision Realization Programs (VRPs), comprehensive national strategies, and significant projects, Vision 2030 is transforming the socioeconomic landscape of the country. It is improving the quality of life for our citizens and residents, expanding opportunities for growth and investment, fostering greater global integration, and enhancing governmental efficiency.

• Vision 2030 | The Embassy of The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

  # The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia ## Vision 2030 ### Vision 2030 is built around three primary themes: a vibrant society, a thriving economy and an ambitious nation. [...] The Vision2030 plan is the first step towards achieving Saudi Arabia’s economic aspirations and transforming the lives of citizens. [...] The vision is built around three primary themes: a vibrant society, a thriving economy and an ambitious nation.

• Saudi Vision 2030 Explained | Saudi Arabia's Transformation

  Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 program is a sweeping strategic framework for diversifying the nation’s economic, social and cultural life. It was launched in April 2016 by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The program aims to diversify the oil-dependent Kingdom’s economy, demonstrate social progress and raise the profile of various sectors. It offers huge opportunities for any company looking to expand into Saudi Arabia. ## Why Vision 2030? [...] Let’s examine the Vision 2030 program’s stated aims more closely and assess its progress at the halfway point. ## The Three Pillars of Vision 2030 The Saudi government has outlined three pillars for Vision 2030: to create a ‘vibrant society’, a thriving economy, and an ambitious nation. Each pillar encompasses specific goals and initiatives that will work together to reshape the Kingdom’s economy, society and politics. ### ‘Vibrant society’ [...] Saudi Vision 2030 may be the world’s farthest-reaching industrial strategy in living memory, calling upon every part of Saudi society to contribute. The state has formed several instruments to marshal this collective action, known as Vision Realization Programs (VRPs). Let’s go through the most important VRPs. National Transformation Program (NTP) This scheme directs organisations from the public sector, education, healthcare and infrastructure to achieve their relevant targets.

• Vision 2030 and Sustainable Development: State Capacity to ...

  Saudi’s Vision 2030 and National Transformation Program (NTP) 2020 aims to transform the country into a sustainable one. Here, sustainability refers to its meaning in the context of development. The government took various steps to fulfil development goals. Vision 2030 is comprehensively linked with sustainability. The government wants to bring in a revolutionary transformation in the economy and gear it toward multidimensional growth and minimal oil dependence, building an affluent and [...] 2020 was subsequently announced to achieve the goals.10 In announcing Vision 2030, the government focused on its geographical location, the nature of its society, highlighted privatization and the need to maximize the contribution of the private sector to administer effective governance.9 It was suggested that Vision 2030 would contribute to doubling the gross domestic product (GDP) from its current figure. The creation of 6 million additional jobs for Saudi nationals and additional investment [...] The government has always been supportive of the vision for the advancement of the nation. To ensure the implementation of Vision 2030, the government also streamlined process output to measure achievable goals. The government also emphasized on the necessity of accountability, transparency, flow of communication and public engagement toward modernizing and uplifting the nation to a higher level. ### Sustainable Development 2030

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