The strategy will increase prosperity for all, doubling Riyadh’s GDP to SAR 1.7 trillion and creating 1.5 million new high-quality jobs by 2030.
The Riyadh Strategy 2030 is a comprehensive blueprint for progress that will turn the bold aspirations of Saudi Arabia’s capital into reality, accelerating its evolution into one of the world’s most prosperous and liveable capitals. For talents and entrepreneurs, this means a future filled with opportunity: significant job creation across diverse sectors and readily available funding to fuel startup growth.
Moving to Riyadh promises to be a seamless and fulfilling experience. The city's vibrant mix of tradition and modernity, world-class infrastructure, and strong sense of community create a welcoming environment for all.
Riyadh will continue to evolve into a leading talent magnet, attracting professionals from both local and international markets, offering unparalleled opportunities for prosperity and professional growth.
New measures will be introduced to make it easier for global talent to relocate to Riyadh, with reforms to visa and labor market laws.
Enhanced quality of life will help attract talent to Riyadh, creating a city that combines unrivalled career opportunities with a great quality of life.
Riyadh will launch a dedicated jobs platform to connect top talent with exciting opportunities, empowering talent to find roles within key industries and driving economic growth.
The Riyadh Strategy is the driving force behind the city's economic diversification, enabling new sectors to flourish and grow. This economic transformation is creating unrivalled career opportunities for both global and local talent, across a wide range of exciting sectors and industries.
Riyadh will foster a supportive ecosystem for entrepreneurs and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by improving access to finance and introducing targeted programs that encourage exports, female entrepreneurship, and digital adoption.
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Opening and running my restaurant in Riyadh has been a fantastic experience. The streamlined regulatory landscape has made it easier to start and operate my business whilst the diversity of our growing population makes every day on the job a vibrant and exciting experience. I'm proud to be part of Riyadh's growing culinary scene.
Riyadh has been the perfect place to grow my tech startup. The support and opportunities here are incredible, and have allowed us to scale faster than we ever imagined. I'm excited to see what the future holds for our company and for Riyadh's tech scene
Riyadh has been the perfect place to grow my engineering career and contribute to my company's success. The sheer scale of the projects is awe inspiring, and it has allowed us to expand our operations and our impact. I'm excited to see what the future holds for our company and for Riyadh.
Discover Riyadh, a blend of heritage and modern entertainments set against a backdrop of world-class hospitality.
Riyadh offers a strong quality of life for its citizens and residents, supported by modern and proactive public services.
Riyadh has become a leading investment hub thanks to strategic initiatives and strong economic growth.
Riyadh offers world-class experiences showcasing Saudi Arabia's rich heritage to global visitors.