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Realizing Saudi Vision 2030

Governance, Institutions and Human Capital Development

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Realizing Saudi Vision 2030 Governance, Institutions and Human Capital Development

  • Open Access
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Description

All too often, Saudi Vision 2030 is associated outside the Kingdom solely with mega-projects such as 'Neom' and 'The Line'. But how the Vision is being realized through 'real life' situations and issues is frequently overlooked. This book is a behind-the-scenes investigation into the current transformations taking place in Saudi Arabia. It comprises contributions from academics, researchers, policymakers and practitioners who have access to the decision-makers and relevant institutions in the country. Based on these authors' extensive experiences and this unique access, chapters focus on the remodelling of government entities, the creation of institutions, and the new opportunities made available for Saudis through human capital development initiatives, all key issues that are central to the Vision. In assessing the transformations taking place in Saudi Arabia, this book is a much-needed evaluation into how Vision 2030 is being successfully implemented and what factors challenge development.

The ebook editions of this book are available open access under a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 licence on bloomsburycollections.com. Open access was funded by the King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Realizing The Vision: The Saudi Perspective, Mark C. Thompson (King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies, Saudi Arabia)

PART I
PROCESSES AND REFORMS

Chapter 1: Cogs and Masters: The Evolving Landscape of Inclusive Governance in Saudi Arabia's Center of Government Khulood Basha (Confidential, Saudi Arabia)

Chapter 2: New Institutions and Opportunities for Transformation, Abdullah Almuqren (University of Lancaster, UK)

Chapter 3: Vision 2030, Human Capability Development, and Evidence-Informed Policymaking: Navigating Labor Market Transformation in the Fourth Industrial Revolution', Abdullah Alabdulkarim & Adam Daoud (Saudi Logistics Academy, Saudi Arabia)

Chapter 4: Saudi Public Sector Human Capital: An Analysis of the Distinct Strengths, Capabilities and Characteristics of Government Employees within Saudi Arabia, David Jones, Radhika Punshi & Gupta Gauri (The Talent Enterprise, Saudi Arabia/Dubai)

PART II
CASE STUDIES: KEY DEVELOPMENTS

Chapter 5: The Role Of Management Consulting Firms in Vision 2030: The Saudi Way May Bin Baz (Confidential, Saudi Arabia)

Chapter 6: Graduate Development Programs in Saudi Arabia: Their Rise, Impact, Challenges, and Role in Vision 2030 and National Talent Transformation Saleh AlNashwan (ROSHN Company, Saudi Arabia)

Chapter 7: The Elevation of Youth Culinary Tourism Skills: How Vision 2030 is Re-shaping the Vocational Training Sector in Saudi Arabia, Hanaa Almoaibed (Visiting Research Fellow, LSE, UK)

Chapter 8: Transforming the Ministry of Energy, Neil Quilliam (Saudi Media Research Group Think, Saudi Arabia)

Chapter 9: The Challenge and Promise of Saudi Defense Reform, Dave DesRoches (National Defense University, USA)

Afterword, Mark C. Thompson (King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies, Saudi Arabia)

Bibliography

Index

Product details

Published Feb 19 2026
Format Hardback
Edition 1st
Extent 272
ISBN 9780755656288
Imprint I.B. Tauris
Dimensions 9 x 6 inches
Series King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies Series
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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