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DRIVER: Saudi Arabia could see some tumultuous economic policy changes provoked by the lower oil price era and the emerging challenge from renewable energies. It also faces threats from Middle East turmoil.

• [New] Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 has accelerated infrastructure tokenization through its partnership with WhiteBIT. Ainvest
• [New] Investors gain opportunities in cross-border payment platforms, RWA tokenization, and regions with proactive frameworks like Saudi Arabia and Singapore. Ainvest
• [New] Ultra-connected autonomous mobility districts in Saudi Arabia and UAE will create new economic clusters for EVs, robotics, and digital logistics. PR Newswire UK
• [New] Energy & Utilities represented USD 27.4 billion, supported by smart-grid modernization, advanced metering, AI-based load balancing, and renewable energy integration, particularly in UAE and Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 programs. PR Newswire UK
• [New] The overall economy may grow by 4.8% to 5.1% in 2025 and by 6.5% in 2026, with non-oil growth at 3.8% in 2025 and 3.6% in 2026. / Saudi Arabia IR Global
• [New] The PIF expects the giga project to eventually attract 48 mn visitors annually and contribute about SAR 17bn (USD4.5bn) to Saudi Arabia's GDP. Nasser Saidi & Associates
• [New] Over the next decade, Saudi Arabia has the potential to become a leading biotechnology hub that will generate significant economic opportunity. Medium
• [New] The future of banking in Saudi Arabia is unfolding now, shaped by regulatory reform, customer expectations, and technological disruption. Finastra
• [New] Saudi Arabia, through the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen, will provide a grant of SAR 1.38bn (USD368 mn) to the Yemeni government in Aden. Nasser Saidi & Associates
• [New] Saudi Arabia's upcoming licensing framework is expected to approve 600 outlets by 2026, unlocking unprecedented opportunities for international producers and local joint ventures. Cision PR Newswire
• Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 has earmarked $65 billion for healthcare transformation, while the UAE is emerging as a global medical tourism hub, expected to welcome 500,000+ health travelers annually by 2025. ETHealthworld.com
• Saudi Arabia is emerging as a regional leader, thanks to initiatives under its Vision 2030 plan that emphasize nanotechnology and composites for energy storage and lightweight transportation components. Precedence Research
• Regional AI adoption is projected to contribute $320 billion to the Middle East economy by 2030, with the UAE and Saudi Arabia capturing the largest shares. #1 Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, F
• By 2035, Saudi Arabia is expected to be a regional leader in nanomaterial-enabled clean technologies, contributing significantly to CNT demand growth across energy, defence, and construction applications. EIN Presswire
• Saudi Arabia's vast unconventional resources could be developed using similar technological approaches and partnership strategies that ADNOC has successfully implemented. Discovery Alert
• Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 program allocated USD 20 billion for education sector transformation, including significant investment in technical and vocational training. Emergen Research
• Saudi Arabia seeks to deepen ties with Silicon Valley ecosystem, foster the growth of the digital economy, and drive the transition into the intelligent era in alignment with the ambitions of Saudi Vision 2030.
• Saudi Arabiq reduces Nigeria's 2026 Hajj slots, tightens health rules The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria says Saudi Arabia has reduced Nigeria's Hajj quota and introduced new, stricter health regulations for intending pilgrims ahead of the 2026 pilgrimage. Radio Ndarason International
• Saudi Arabia's involvement in events globally underscores the impetus of Vision 2030, which aspires to elevate Saudi Arabia to the top tier of global tourist destinations. Travel And Tour World
• Building on the GCC trend, Saudi Arabia has projected real GDP growth of 4.6% in 2026, supported by expected gains in non-oil activity. Arab News
• Qualcomm last month announced a new series of AI data center chips, saying that Humain, an AI firm founded by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, will be a customer. Global Banking & Finance Review
• The regional momentum extends beyond the UAE, with Riyadh standing out as the global leader in technology and innovation, reflecting Saudi Arabia's sustained investment in entrepreneurship, infrastructure, and digital governance under Vision 2030. Off Plan Projects

Last updated: 24 November 2025