Confidence in the performance of the Gov 2021
expected GDP growth in 2021
in debt to GDP ratio among G20 countries
FDI stock as percentage of GDP
in GDP per capita (PPP) among G20 countries
FDI inflows in 2020
FDI Inflows rose in 2020 compared to a 35% drop globally
Government Budget for fiscal year 2021
Non Oil Export growth in Q2 2021
Total reserve assets in August 2021
Worth of investments planned under Vision 2030 project
Pro-business reforms identified, of which 77% have been successfully implemented
investment license approval period, down from 3 days
increase in investor license period
to issue business visas, and no local invitation required
foreign ownership of investments allowed
Saudi workforce annual growth
Education sector budget allocated in 2021
of public education expenditure in the GCC
overseas scholarships granted to Saudi students by the Ministry of Education in 2019
for global talent competitiveness index in 2020 (INSEAD
globally for digital literacy in 2020
project size
investment
sectors
renewable energy
project size
pristine islands
5 islands developed, 2 inland sites, 16 hotels @ 3,000 keys
22 islands developed, 6 inland sites, 48 hotels @ 8,000 keys, 1,316 units, Infrastructure (airport, mobility, utilities, and civic infrastructure)
project size
planned development area
potential customers
Qiddiya announced ,Design and planning ,Construction & strategic partnerships ,Testing & grand opening in 2023
Expanding offerings & growing capacity
Expanding offerings & growing capacity
project size
hotel rooms
residential villas
Triple bay: 15 hotels, 305 residential units, and 22 experiential assets. Miraya: 5 hotels, 35 residential units, and 12 experiential assets. The island: 7 hotels, 200 residential units, and 17 experiential assets
Triple bay: 2 hotels, 105 residential units, and 1 experiential asset, Miraya: 1 hotel, 165 residential units, and 2 experiential assets
Triple bay: 3 hotels, 25 residential units, and 2 experiential assets
Commercial Office GFA
GDP contribution by 2030
Retail GFA - Lifestyle retail and F&B Offering
Hotels
Projected Number of Direct Jobs
Expected Annual Visits
contribution to Saudi Arabia’s GDP by 2035
targeted amount of investments
keys to be delivered in the first phase
tourists to be attracted
new jobs by 2035
project size
towers
office space
residential space
luxury residences
shaded skywalks
GDP contribution by 2030
investment
expected annual visitors
hotel rooms
residential units
unique attractions
community
homes
total land area
investment attracted since inception
investors already in place
built roads
project size
keys
yearly visitors to Medina
investment opportunities
total area
in investments
standard unit container terminal
metric tons bulk and solid station
larger than Hyde Park in London
larger than Central Park in New York
worth of contracts awarded to investors
new metro stations connecting visitors to the park
bus rapid transit stations connecting visitors to the park
in expected contribution to the Kingdom’s GDP
direct and indirect jobs to be created once fully operational
jobs expected to be created
in import savings
in expected GDP contribution
‘’Setting up a company here was an easy process compared to other countries. Now, it's also very easy to get an E-Visa. Saudi Arabia is a G20 country and there are a lot of new investment opportunities in both traditional and emerging sectors, like sports, culture, tourism, and entertainment. ’’ – Andrianna Dafnis, Managing Partner, Global Think Group
Company Name : Global Think Group
Name : Andrianna Dafnis
Position : Managing Partner
Sector name : Innovation and entrepreneurship sector
‘’I've been all over Saudi Arabia and I think that the lessons here will be with me for the rest of my life. Saudis are happy to support entrepreneurs, people with an entrepreneurial spirit who want to contribute to society.’’
Company Name : NMC
Name : Michael Davis
Position : Chief Operating Officer
Sector name : Healthcare
‘’I think investors should carefully study Vision 2030 and they should evaluate to what extent the vision matches their own goals and strategies. If there is a match, the combination of world-class technologies with the local Saudi talent provides a great environment for the investment in Saudi Arabia to be successful.’’ – Asmus AngelKort, Vice President Finance , Fresnuis Medical Care
Company Name : Fresnuis Medical Care
Name : Asmus Angelkort
Position : Vice President Finance
Sector name : Healthcare
‘’My experience with the Saudi culture and Vision 2030 is that you the country rapidly progressing on a daily basis. Saudi Arabia welcome diversity, foreign visitors and investors. We're in Saudi Arabia for business, but also for pleasure.’’
Company Name : Fresnuis Medical Care
Name : Frank Wagner
Position : Executive Vice President
Sector name : Healthcare
‘’there are a lot of efforts going on to make it easier for people to come and invest in Saudi Arabia, , which we saw recently recognized in the Kingdom’s position in the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business rankings.’’ – Stephen McCalion, COO, GE Saudi Arabia and Bahrain
Company Name : GE Saudi Arabia and Bahrain
Name : Stephen McCalion
Position : COO
Sector name : Energy and Water
‘’The Kingdom is a great place to live and work. The Saudis are welcoming, the expat community is large and active. Anyone having doubts about the Kingdom should visit and experience it for themselves.’’
Company Name : Exxon Mobil
Name : Jean-Pierre Forey
Position : General Manager Planning
Sector name : Chemical
‘’The Kingdom is going through significant changes to realize Vision 2030 and that creates a multitude of opportunities. New sectors are now open, within tourism, entertainment, energy, renewables, retail, and other newly developing markets.’’
Company Name : Shell Overseas Services Limited Company
Name : Andrew Crowe
Position : Director
Sector name : Chemical
‘’Our company decided to move to Saudi Arabia to work in education in February 2019. By September 1, 2019, we were fully operational. The Kingdom has been welcoming for our businesses. I think a lot of companies and organizations will move in to work with this incredible population and be part of the social change that's going on here.’’ – Ray Damm, CEO, ACCEL
Company Name : ACCEL
Name : Ray Damm
Position : CEO
Sector name : Education
‘’We're very happy with our experience in Saudi Arabia. We have encountered a wonderful atmosphere being able to invest here as foreign investors. Everything has been very smooth. We look forward to expanding across the Kingdom.’’
Company Name : City School Saudi
Name : Amrana Ahmed
Position : Regional Director
Sector name : Education
‘’The Kingdom is facilitating simplicity of doing business and offering a lot of attractive incentives, and that always helps us with our investment decisions. Companies such as Pepsico like simplicity and incentives to keep growing, keep developing, and keep creating good jobs.’’ – Ramon Laguarta, Chairman and CEO, Pepsico
Company Name : Pepsico
Name : Ramon Laguarta
Position : Chairman and CEO
Sector name : Food processing
‘’We are proud of our bright, engaged and empowered Saudi employees. Nearly 80% of our workforce are Saudi nationals, split equally between men and women. This is a true testament to the Kingdom's evolving healthcare landscape, guided by the country's compelling vision. We are grateful for our first 40 years in the Kingdom, and we look forward to the next 40 years.’’
Company Name : Eli Lilly
Name : Dimitri Livadas
Position : President and General Manager
Sector name : Healthcare & Life science
‘’For the past 40 years, we have brought our products and solutions to patients in the Kingdom. We are proud to have had a long and successful collaboration with Saudi Arabia in building a local biotechnology industry that is both driving economic growth and improving the healthcare system.’’
Company Name : Jansen EMEA
Name : Asgar Rangoonwala
Position : Senior Vice President of Emerging Markets
Sector name : Healthcare & Life science
‘’Novartis has been in Saudi Arabia for over 50 years. In this period, we’ve successfully collaborated with many local stakeholders that have helped us make an impact. Thanks to our collaborations, today, we touch the lives of over 2 million patients across the Kingdom and we contribute over 1 billion Saudi riyals to the Kingdom's economy.’’
Company Name : Novartis Oncology Middle East and Africa
Name : Marie-Andree Gamache
Position : Head of Oncology
Sector name : Healthcare & Life science
‘’We are proud to work in close partnership with Saudi Arabia to develop a more sustainable and resilient healthcare system. As part of our commitment to innovation in the Kingdom, we have invested substantially in local manufacturing, and we have expanded our research and development projects in line with Vision 2030.’’
Company Name : AstraZeneca
Name : Pascal Soriot
Position : Chief Executive Officer
Sector name : Healthcare & Life science
