Our Future Milestones
33m
Annual visitors by 2030
2027
Asian Football World Cup
2030
World Expo
2034
FIFA World Cup
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We are therefore aiming to make Riyadh one of the ten largest city economies in the world - today it stands at number 40, the fortieth largest city economy worldwide.

**HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Crown Prince, Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Board of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City**
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Riyadh is a<br>**Global City**

The Riyadh Strategy 2030 will continue to propel Riyadh’s journey towards becoming a top global city connected to the world. Significant investment in new landmark attractions and premier events, along with the hosting of World Expo 2030.

Citizen Engagement & City Governance
Citizen Engagement & City Governance

The Strategy will reshape how citizens, residents, and visitors interact with the city and its public sector bodies, ensuring their voices influence the services and experiences Riyadh provides.

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Environment and Sustainability
Environment and Sustainability

As Riyadh aspires to become a leading global city, maintaining a razor-sharp focus on environmental sustainability is vital. This commitment will not only ensure citizens and residents enjoy an enhanced quality of life and well-being.

Energy from renewable sources by 2030
50%
Treated and recycled water
100%
Clean energy vehicles
11%
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Global Connectivity
Global Connectivity

As Riyadh cements itself as a leading global city with a rapidly rising number of international visitors, the Riyadh Strategy 2030 will ensure the capital significantly enhances its connectivity to the world.

Airport passengers by 2030
100m
Global destinations by 2030
100
Riyadh Air launched
2025
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Smart City
Smart City

Riyadh aims to become a leading smart city by 2030, utilizing advanced technologies to enhance safety, connectivity, sustainability, and liveability for residents, investors, and visitors.

UN Local Online Services Index by 2030
Top 25
Satisfaction with government services by 2030
80%
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Tourism
Tourism

Saudi Arabia’s thriving tourism sector has been one of the Kingdom’s biggest success stories and a central driving force behind efforts to diversify the economy.

Tourism GDP contribution by 2030
SAR 105bn
New hotel and served apartments by 2030
139,000
Jobs in tourism by 2030
420,000
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Urban Plan, Policy and Land Administration
Urban Plan, Policy and Land Administration

The Riyadh Plan will provides clear frameworks and strategic blueprints for Riyadh’s spatial development, detailing the distribution of economic hubs, residential areas, and essential public services in alignment with the city’s projected population growth.

Megaprojects by 2030
50
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**Riyadh City** Ambitions
10-15M
Population by 2030
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33M
Annual visits by 2030
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Top 100
Most liveable cities
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To propel Riyadh into one of the world's most successful cities, the Strategy will be guided by five strategic objectives

The Riyadh Strategy 2030 will continue to propel Riyadh’s journey towards becoming a top global city connected to the world. Significant investment in new landmark attractions and premier events.

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To make Riyadh one of the most connected cities in the world.

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To create one of the most compelling tourist destinations in the world.

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To become the pre-eminent global city for major events.

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To become a world leader in sustainable urban transformation and living.

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To become a hub for the international community, where diplomats and policymakers find solutions to global challenges.

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Driving Economic Growth

The Riyadh Strategy 2030 will diversify and secure Riyadh’s economy for the future, fostering prosperity and spreading opportunity for generations to come

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Enhancing Quality of Life

The Riyadh Strategy 2030 is set to establish Riyadh as one of the world’s top 100 most liveable cities

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