Vision 2030
36 articles
Empowering Saudi futures
In a world where the buzzwords "innovation" and "sustainability" often float through the air like confetti at a parade, Saudi Arabia's ambitious Vision 2030 blueprint for transforming its economy and society is a tangible manifestation of these ideals.
Education City: a new dawn in learning innovation
In the heart of Qatar's bustling landscape lies an oasis of innovation, an epicenter where the future of education is being reimagined and reshaped. Playing a pivotal role in this transformative journey is Francisco Marmolejo, President of Higher Education at…
An empire of minds
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, traditionally reliant on its vast oil reserves, is now boldly charting a new course towards a future underpinned by human capability and education. This monumental shift is embodied in the Human Capability Initiative (HCI), a…
Shaping tomorrow’s minds
In the heart of Saudi Arabia, a nation historically synonymous with oil, a transformative wave is reshaping the landscape. This seismic shift, far from the dunes of the desert, is taking place in the digital realm of education and innovation,…
Leading Arabia’s high-impact entrepreneurs
An experienced entrepreneur with firsthand knowledge of all the challenges of starting a business, Lateefa Al Waalan is a leading figure in Saudi Arabia’s fast-growing private sector.
A hub for Saudi women entrepreneurs
Entrepreneur, startup mentor, and photographer Maha Shirah never takes no for an answer. The founder of SheWorks, Saudi Arabia’s first coworking space for women, Maha is helping female entrepreneurs seize new opportunities across the country’s fast-developing economy.
Saudi Arabia’s voice of sustainability
As the pace of change accelerates in Saudi Arabia, Hawazen Nazieh Nassief is helping to turn environmental and social responsibility into a priority for businesses across the country.
Tamer targets the next 100 years
In 1922, in the historic city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Dr. Mohammed Said Tamer opened the very first pharmacy on the Arabian Peninsula. He was inspired by a vision of giving his community access to the latest medical products, and…
Saudi Arabia’s serial startup founder
Since starting his first company at the age of just 19, Hatem Kameli has been at the heart of Saudi Arabia’s startup ecosystem. The digital entrepreneur is now planning to launch his first IPO.
Serving the Saudi Appetite for ready meals
Rapid social changes are transforming the way that Saudis spend their mealtime. As the founder and CEO of startup Siwar, Loaye Al-Nahedh is delivering young Saudis an ever-growing variety of nutritious ready-to-eat meals.