Tag: Vision 2030
NEOM Restructured in 2026: The Line Suspended After 2.4km Built, Oxagon Port Nears Opening
Construction on NEOM's The Line was suspended in September 2025 after just 2.4 kilometres of foundation work — far short of the 170km vision. As of June 2026, Saudi Arabia's giga-project has pivoted to industrial AI infrastructure and renewable energy, while Oxagon port reaches 68 per cent completion.
Saudi Arabia Q1 2026 GDP Grows 3%: Financial Services Surge 5.4% as Non-Oil Economy Leads Vision 2030 Momentum
Saudi Arabia's real GDP expanded 3% year-on-year in Q1 2026, with financial services registering the highest sector growth at 5.4% and manufacturing rising 4%, as Vision 2030's economic diversification continues to outperform expectations.
Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 Enters Final Phase With $1.31 Trillion Economy and 123 Million Tourists
Saudi Arabia has launched the third and final phase of Vision 2030 with its GDP exceeding $1.31 trillion and non-oil activities accounting for 55 per cent of the economy, while tourism has surpassed its original 100 million visitor target three years ahead of schedule.
Saudi Arabia Economy 2026: GDP, Oil Dependency, Vision 2030 Diversification and Outlook
Saudi Arabia is the Arab world's largest economy and one of the world's most consequential energy producers. In 2026, the Kingdom is at a...
Saudi Vision 2030 Halfway Milestone: Key Non-Oil GDP Achievements and What Comes Next
Saudi Arabia has passed the midpoint of its transformative Vision 2030 programme, and the kingdom's own National Competitiveness Center reports that 87 percent of...
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