{"id":45032,"date":"2026-01-27T14:07:53","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T11:07:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/investsaudi.sa\/backend\/?page_id=45032"},"modified":"2026-03-12T23:50:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T20:50:29","slug":"why-saudi","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/investsaudi.sa\/backend\/why-saudi\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Saudi"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":21,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-45032","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"hero":{"hero_background_image":45528,"hero_background_video":"","hero_assets_list":"","hero_title":"A Trillion-Dollar Investment Destination Open to the World","hero_subtitle":"Driving the future of clean energy, Saudi Arabia is emerging as a global powerhouse with over $20 billion in green hydrogen projects.","hero_content":"","hero_cards":[{"title":"World Bank Data","number":"$1T+ GDP","icon":45015},{"title":"IMD, 2025","number":"Top 20 Globally","icon":1424},{"title":"GACA","number":"8 Hours flight reach to 50% of world population","icon":1424}],"hero_add_to_actions":[{"title":"Start your Investment Journey","route_type":"url","file":null,"url":"https:\/\/eservices.investsaudi.sa\/"}]},"seo_title":"Why Saudi","seo_description":"","seo_keywords":"","seo_image":"","seo_robots":"index,follow","seo_canonical":"","the_journey_of_economic_diversification":{"background":45528,"title":"The Journey of Economic Diversification","description":"Positioned as a strategic bridge between West, East, and Africa, Saudi Arabia leverages balanced international relations to enhance trade stability and drive global investment and innovation.","tabs":[{"title":"Economic Resilience","tab_data":[{"title":"2.7%","description":"Real GDP growth in 2024","source":"GASTAT 2024"},{"title":"7.5%","description":"Saudi unemployment rate in Q2 2025","source":"GASTAT 2024"},{"title":"34.2%","description":"Female participation in the labor force","source":"GASTAT Q3 2025"}]},{"title":"E-Investment attractiveness","tab_data":[{"title":"24%","description":"In YoY FDI inflows growth in 2024","source":"GASTAT 2024"},{"title":"-6%","description":"In YoY FDI net inflows growth in 2024","source":"GASTAT 2024"},{"title":"A+","description":"Sovereign credit rating (S&P)","source":"S&P 2024"}]},{"title":"Fiscal Strength","tab_data":[{"title":"30.4%","description":"Non-oil export YoY growth, Jul 2025","source":"MoF 2024"},{"title":"31.9%","description":"Debt to GDP ratio for 2025","source":"MoF 2024"},{"title":"26.2% of GDP (2024)","description":"Low Public Debt","source":"MoF 2024"}]}]},"your_strategic_gateway_for_global_investment":{"background":45528,"title":"Saudi Arabia: Your Strategic Gateway for Global Investment","cards":[{"icon":45533,"title":"$1.2T+","subtitle":"Largest economy in MENA","source":"World Bank"},{"icon":45533,"title":"1st","subtitle":"Among G20 \u2013 Safety Index","source":"GASTAT 2023"},{"icon":45533,"title":"$132B","subtitle":"Digital Economy 2025 valuation","source":"Vision 2030"},{"icon":45534,"title":"2nd","subtitle":"G20 Digital Economy Ranking","source":"CST 2024"},{"icon":45534,"title":"99.7%","subtitle":"Nationwide Internet Penetration","source":"CITC"},{"icon":45534,"title":"39+","subtitle":"Industrial Cities Nationwide","source":"MODON 2024"},{"icon":45535,"title":"38th","subtitle":"Logistics Performance Index","source":"World Bank"},{"icon":45535,"title":"100%","subtitle":"Full National 5G Coverage","source":"CITC"},{"icon":45535,"title":"50% by 2030","subtitle":"Electricity Generation from Renewables","source":"MoE"}]},"saudi_arabia_at_the_heart_of_global_markets":{"background":46231,"title":"Three Continents, 2 Billion+ Consumers: Saudi Arabia at the Heart of Global Markets","content":"Position your business at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, leveraging top tax benefits, world-class infrastructure, and unparalleled market access.","cards":[{"icon":45538,"title":"Central Location","content":"Connect Europe, Asia, and Africa within a 4-hour flight. Access major economic hubs and emerging markets from one strategic location."},{"icon":45539,"title":"World-Class Infrastructure","content":"Benefit from state-of-the-art logistics, 59 planned logistics zones by 2030, and direct connectivity to global air routes."},{"icon":45540,"title":"Lifestyle Excellence","content":"Attract top talent with world-class quality of life, modern cities, rich culture, and year-round sunshine.\r\n\r\n"}],"stats":[{"number":"2B+","title":"Consumers"},{"number":"4 Hours","title":"Flight Radius"},{"number":"03","title":"Continents"}]},"business_environment":{"background":46281,"title":"Business Environment Under Vision 2030","description":"Driving Investor Confidence Through Reforms, Protections, and Growth","cards":[{"title":"Accelerating Growth and Employment Through Strategic Investment","inner_cards":[{"title":"SAR 1.3T","content":"In Annual Investments by 2030 Saudi Arabia targets more than SAR 1.3 trillion in annual investment flows by 2030.","source":"National Investment Strategy (NIS)"},{"title":"3.3M New Jobs","content":"Strategic investments under Vision 2030 are expected to support >3.3M jobs across priority sectors.","source":"Vision 2030 Human Capital & NIS Estimates"},{"title":"70% Localization","content":"Industrial, defense, renewable energy, and ICT programs include localization goals that expand employment and SME participation.","source":"NIDLP, GAMI, MCIT"},{"title":"35% by 2030","content":"SME Contribution to GDP; a major job creation driver linked to investment and entrepreneurship.","source":"Vision 2030 Latest Update"}]},{"title":"Driving Growth Through Strategic Reforms and Programs","inner_cards":[{"title":"600+ Reforms","content":"Saudi Arabia executed deep regulatory and administrative reforms to improve ease of doing business and investor confidence.","source":"Vision 2030 Delivery Reports"},{"title":"14 Industrial & Economic","content":"Programs Under NIDLP; Covering mining, renewables, advanced manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and logistics expansion.","source":"NIDLP Program Overview"},{"title":"$200 Bn Investments","content":"Industrial Investments; Part of the industrial strategy to accelerate diversification and non-oil GDP growth.","source":"NIDLP, MIM"},{"title":"267","content":"Integration and closure of 267 digital platforms across various sectors as part of efforts to improve the experience of beneficiaries of government services and enhance digital efficiency.","source":"Digital Government Authority (DGA)"}]}]},"diverse_sectors":{"title":"Diverse Sectors","stats":[{"title":"64GW","subtext":"(21x Growth)","content":"Renewable Capacity delivered in 5 years"},{"title":"130GW","subtext":"","content":"renewables targeted by 2030"},{"title":"$2.15\/MMBtu","subtext":"(Gas)","content":"Solar from $0.0104\/kWh"},{"title":"$600B+","subtext":"","content":"deployable across energy value chain"}]},"global_showcase":{"title":"Global Showcase of Transformational Investment Projects","description":"Saudi Arabia is delivering some of the world\u2019s most ambitious large-scale developments, projects designed to unlock new economic engines and long-term opportunities for global investors.","cards":[{"title":"Qiddiya","logo":45611,"assets":[45617,45612,45613,45614,45615,45616],"description":[{"text":"Qiddiya is Saudi Arabia\u2019s emerging capital for entertainment, sports, and culture, designed to show how play can improve quality of life. Launched in 2018 by King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Qiddiya City is the organization\u2019s first major development and aims to become a global hub for residents and visitors. The city will include sports arenas, concert venues, academies for arts and sports, racetracks, adventure zones, and major theme parks like Six Flags and a world-class water park."},{"text":"With sixty-seven percent of Saudis under thirty-five, the project supports tourism, jobs, and Vision 2030 by keeping world-class entertainment inside the Kingdom for everyone in the Kingdom to enjoy together for all ages now and in the future for all."}],"stats":[{"icon":45618,"title":"$9.8 Billion","subtitle":"Estimated project budget."},{"icon":45621,"title":"325k","subtitle":"New direct, indirect, and induced jobs"},{"icon":45623,"title":"48M","subtitle":"Annual Visits"},{"icon":45624,"title":"+360km\u00b2","subtitle":"Total site area"}],"website":"https:\/\/www.qiddiya.com"},{"title":"ROSHN Group","logo":46289,"assets":[46283,46284,46285,46286,46287,46288],"description":[{"text":"Roshn Group, a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia\u2019s Public Investment Fund (PIF), develops modern, integrated real estate projects that create vibrant communities enhancing quality of life. Aligned with the Kingdom\u2019s goal to increase homeownership to 70% by 2030, Roshn focuses on sustainable residential developments featuring modern infrastructure, green spaces, and support for environmental, social, and cultural initiatives. Its projects drive economic diversification, stimulate local economies, and generate jobs and investment opportunities. The portfolio includes mixed-use residential communities, commercial properties, schools, healthcare facilities, mosques, and logistics hubs."},{"text":"Expanding into retail and sports, Roshn is developing destinations like Roshn Front and stadiums in Riyadh and Al Khobar, contributing to the 2034 FIFA World Cup, while emphasizing innovation, asset management, and high-quality investment opportunities."}],"stats":[{"icon":45618,"title":"SAR 350 billion","subtitle":"Estimated project budget"},{"icon":45621,"title":"200M+ m2","subtitle":"Total area of developed Communities by 2030."},{"icon":45623,"title":"400k+","subtitle":"Residential units built across communities by 2030"},{"icon":45624,"title":"1000","subtitle":"Schools included within communities by 2030."}],"website":"https:\/\/www.roshn.sa\/"}]},"infrastructure_and_innovation":{"title":"Infrastructure and Innovation: Powering a New Era of Opportunity","description":"Advancing Renewable Energy, Digital Connectivity, and Smart Infrastructure to Shape the World\u2019s Next Economy","cards":[{"background":45630,"title":"Digital Power","description":"Leveraging renewable energy to power a connected, AI-driven economy. By 2030, renewable capacity will exceed 560 TWh, saving nearly $1B per day in oil equivalent, while driving 50% of the national power mix through renewables. Digital economy contributes 15% of GDP. Positioning Saudi Arabia as a leader in smart, sustainable energy.","inner_cards":[{"icon":45631,"title":"Renewable Mix","bold_text":"","number":"50%","subtitle":""},{"icon":45632,"title":"Capacity","bold_text":"","number":"560 TWh","subtitle":""},{"icon":45634,"title":"GDP Digital","bold_text":"","number":"15%","subtitle":""},{"icon":45635,"title":"Tier-IV","bold_text":"Data Centers","number":"","subtitle":"Aramco, Oracle, Google Cloud, STC"},{"icon":45636,"title":"100%","bold_text":"5G Coverage","number":"","subtitle":"Full national deployment"},{"icon":45637,"title":"$132B","bold_text":"Digital Economy","number":"","subtitle":"2025 valuation"}]},{"background":46291,"title":"Digital Leap","description":"Saudi Arabia ranks 4th in the G20 for digital economy and 5th globally in cybersecurity readiness. Its $132B digital economy drives fintech, cloud, and AI industries, supported by world-class connectivity, digital infrastructure, and innovative regulations, making the Kingdom a hub for global tech investment.","inner_cards":[{"icon":45637,"title":"","bold_text":"Digital Economy","number":"$132B","subtitle":"2025 valuation"},{"icon":46292,"title":"","bold_text":"Internet Ranking","number":"1st","subtitle":"MENA region leader"},{"icon":46293,"title":"","bold_text":"Cyber Security","number":"5th","subtitle":"Global readiness rank"},{"icon":46294,"title":"","bold_text":"G20 Ranking","number":"4th","subtitle":"Digital economy"},{"icon":"","title":"","bold_text":"2x Expected Growth by 2030","number":"","subtitle":"Digital economy"}]},{"background":46296,"title":"Industrial Transformation","description":"Advanced manufacturing to green hydrogen. $200B NIDLP investments + 2 Mtpa green hydrogen by 2030. Driving net-zero industrial growth. Kingdom is applying advanced technologies and sustainable practices across industrial zones to boost global competitive. Carbon-neutral hubs are creating new investor opportunities and growth.","inner_cards":[{"icon":46297,"title":"","bold_text":"NIDLP Investments","number":"$200B","subtitle":""},{"icon":46298,"title":"","bold_text":"Green Hydrogen","number":"2 Mtpa","subtitle":"Million tonnes per annum by 2030"},{"icon":46294,"title":"","bold_text":"Energy Competitiveness","number":"2nd","subtitle":"Global ranking (WEF 2024)"}]},{"background":46299,"title":"Digital Network Overview","description":"Explore Saudi Arabia\u2019s physical and digital networks \u2014 transport corridors, logistics zones, renewable clusters, and industrial ecosystems. Real-time data from GASTAT, Mawani, and the Digital Government Authority reveals connectivity, capacity, and investment opportunities across the Kingdom.","inner_cards":[{"icon":46300,"title":"","bold_text":"Global Ports","number":"31","subtitle":"Linking Asia, Europe, Africa"},{"icon":46301,"title":"","bold_text":"Logistics Zone","number":"41","subtitle":"Nationwide coverage"},{"icon":45635,"title":"","bold_text":"Data Centers","number":"2,150 km","subtitle":"Aramco, Oracle, Google Cloud, STC"},{"icon":46302,"title":"","bold_text":"International Airports","number":"27","subtitle":"Full national deployment"},{"icon":46303,"title":"","bold_text":"Global Rank","number":"38th","subtitle":"Logistics Performance Index"}]}]},"innovation_and_technology":{"background":46305,"title":"Innovation and Technology","description":"Saudi Arabia ranks first in the Arab region for patents per million people, demonstrating leadership in innovation output and intellectual property development.","cards":[{"title":"Leading Digital Transformation","subtitle":"$132B digital economy by 2025; 100% 5G coverage; Tier-IV data centers with:","logos":[46306,46307,46308,46309],"text_subcards":null},{"title":"Global Digital Competitiveness","subtitle":"Ranked 4th in G20 for digital economy, 5th globally in cybersecurity readiness\r\n\r\n","logos":"","text_subcards":[{"title":"4th","subtitle":"In G20"},{"title":"5th","subtitle":"Globally"}]},{"title":"Industrial & Green Tech","subtitle":"By 2030, carbon-neutral industrial zones and advanced manufacturing adoption.","logos":"","text_subcards":[{"title":"$200B","subtitle":"NIDLP Investments"},{"title":"2 Mtpa","subtitle":"Green Hydrogen"}]},{"title":"Transparency & Innovation Infrastructure","subtitle":"Real-time open data dashboards via Invest Saudi Data Hub; API-verified by World Bank, IMF, OECD; ISO 27001-compliant","logos":[46310,46311],"text_subcards":null}],"stats":[{"title":"$ 132B","subtitle":"Digital Economy by 2025"},{"title":"#4","subtitle":"G 20 Digital Economy Rank"},{"title":"100%","subtitle":"5G Coverage"},{"title":"#5","subtitle":"Global Cybersecurity Readiness"},{"title":"2 Mtpa","subtitle":"Green Hydrogen by 2030"},{"title":"$ 200B","subtitle":"NIDLP Investments"}]},"increasingly_inclusive_workforce":{"background":46314,"title":"A young, skilled, & Increasingly Inclusive Workforce","description":"Saudi Arabia boasts a young, skilled, and future-ready workforce, with over 60% under 35 and empowered by national upskilling and AI education programs.","youth_population_distribution":{"title":"Youth Population Distribution","values":[{"age":"Under 15 years","percentage":"~25%"},{"age":"15-30 years","percentage":"~30%"},{"age":"30-45 years","percentage":"~25%"},{"age":"45-60 years","percentage":"~15%"},{"age":"60+ years","percentage":"~5%"}]},"education_pyramid":{"title":"Education Pyramid","cards":[{"title":"23,400+","subtitle":"International Scholars","tag":"Advanced Degrees"},{"title":"43%","subtitle":"Employed within 6 months","tag":"University Graduates"},{"title":"47.81%","subtitle":"Employment rate within 6 months","tag":"Technical & Vocational"},{"title":"Quality Education","subtitle":"Digital integration & global standards","tag":"Primary & Secondary"}]},"female_empowerment":{"title":"Female Empowerment","cards":[{"title":"33.5%","subtitle":"Female Labor Force Participation","tag":"A historic milestone in workforce inclusion"},{"title":"46%","subtitle":"Women in Sports","tag":""},{"title":"103","subtitle":"Female Coaches","tag":""},{"title":"368","subtitle":"Female Paralympic","tag":""},{"title":"Growing","subtitle":"Film Industry","tag":""}]}},"invest_in_saudi_arabia_future":{"background":46317,"tag":"Invest in Saudi Arabia's Future","title":"Explore a Dynamic Economy Supported by Advanced Infrastructure, Future-Ready Talent, & Competitive Industries","description":"Strategic investments in STEM education, vocational training, and global partnerships are cultivating a skilled, future-ready workforce to support high-growth sectors and long-term economic opportunities.\r\n\r\n","stats":[{"title":"200+","subtitle":"Educational institutions"},{"title":"70-80%","subtitle":"Population under 30"},{"title":"1.5M","subtitle":"Students Enrolled in Higher Education"},{"title":"56%","subtitle":"Female Labor Force"},{"title":"45%","subtitle":"STEM Program Enrollment Growth"},{"title":"23,400+","subtitle":"Scholarship Students"},{"title":"30+","subtitle":"International University Partnerships"}]},"shaping_the_kingdom_next_generation_of_athletes":{"title":"Shaping the Kingdom\u2019s Next Generation of Athletes","description":"Advancing national sports programs and nurturing young talent across the Kingdom.","riyadh_marathon":{"background":46319,"title":"Riyadh Marathon","description":"The Riyadh Marathon has become Saudi Arabia's commitment to harness youthful energy, support passions, and cultivate visions. Public participation increased dramatically from 32.9% (2022) to 82.3% (2024).","counters":[{"number":"125","title":"Countries"},{"number":"20k","title":"Runners"},{"number":"82.3%","title":"Public Rate"}],"public_participation":{"icon":"","number":"3,531","title":"Increase in Public Participation","numbers":[{"year":"2022","percentage":"32.9%"},{"year":"2024","percentage":"82.3%"}]}},"cards":[{"background":46323,"counters":[{"title":"Total Athletes","number":"393,90","tag":"Registered 2024"},{"title":"Women in Sports","number":"46%","tag":"Total 2024"},{"title":"Total Coaches","number":"17,087","tag":"Training Talent"},{"title":"Female Coaches","number":"103","tag":"vs 36 in 2023"},{"title":"Male Paralympic","number":"1,308","tag":"vs 98 in 2023"},{"title":"Female Paralympic","number":"368","tag":"vs 6 in 2023"}],"inner_cards":[{"background":"","icon":46449,"title":"Elevating Football Talent","description":"The Saudi Arabian Football Federation focuses on mass participation, talent development, and elite performance.","conters":[{"title":"47","subtitle":"2021"},{"title":"113","subtitle":"2022"}]},{"background":46323,"icon":46450,"title":"Advancing Esports","description":"Saudi Arabia hosted the inaugural Esports World Cup with over 1,600 competitors globally.","conters":[{"title":"$13.3Bn+","subtitle":"GDP contribution by 2030"}]},{"background":"","icon":46451,"title":"Community Sports","description":"Saudi Sports for All Federation (SFA) engaging 150,000+ citizens in 242 programs.","conters":[{"title":"20k","subtitle":"Marathon Participation"},{"title":"125","subtitle":"Countries"}]}]}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/investsaudi.sa\/backend\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/45032","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/investsaudi.sa\/backend\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/investsaudi.sa\/backend\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/investsaudi.sa\/backend\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/21"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/investsaudi.sa\/backend\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=45032"}],"version-history":[{"count":30,"href":"https:\/\/investsaudi.sa\/backend\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/45032\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":50148,"href":"https:\/\/investsaudi.sa\/backend\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/45032\/revisions\/50148"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/investsaudi.sa\/backend\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=45032"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}