Saudi Vision 2030
| رؤية السعودية 2030 | |
| Development program overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 25 January 2016 |
| Type | Development program |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Saudi Arabia |
| Motto | Saudi Arabia, the heart of the Arab and Islamic worlds, the investment powerhouse, and the hub connecting three continents |
| Minister responsible | |
| Key document | |
| Website | vision2030.gov.sa |
Saudi Vision 2030 (Arabic: رؤية السعودية 2030, romanized: ruʾyat al-suʿūdiyyah ʿishrīn wa thalāthīn, sometimes called Project 2030) is the government program. Saudi government and Mohammed Bin Salman launched the project on 25 April 2016.
History
[change | change source]In September 2017, Saudi Arabia will allow women to drive for the first time,[1] which allowed on 24 June 2025.[2] In December 2025, Saudi Arabia will open alcohol store for non-Muslim people only.[3] In September 2025, Saudi Arabia added strict transport laws for passengers, for example: if unlicensed passenger trying to ride the passenger seat, it fine 20,000 SAR.[4][5] On 15 September 2025, Saudi Arabia approved new expropriation law to support Vision 2030.[6][7] In October 2025, Vision 2030 goals 85% completed.[8]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "Saudi Arabia driving ban on women to be lifted". www.bbc.com. 2017-09-27. Retrieved 2026-01-19.
- ↑ Turak, Natasha (2018-06-25). "Saudi women celebrate right to drive, but more work is yet to be done". CNBC. Retrieved 2026-01-19.
- ↑ "Saudi Arabia quietly expands access to its only alcohol store for non-Muslim residents". AP News. 2025-12-21. Retrieved 2026-01-19.
- ↑ Ata, Huda (2025-09-16). "Saudi Arabia to fine unlicensed passenger transport up to SR20,000". Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
- ↑ "Saudi Arabia enforces strict ban on unlicensed passenger under new transport law". The Times of India. 2025-09-21. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
- ↑ "Saudi Arabia Approves New Expropriation Law Ensuring Fair Compensation, Supporting Vision 2030". english.aawsat.com. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
- ↑ "Al-Jadaan: The updated Expropriation Law ensures fair compensation and public fund preservation". Saudigazette. 2025-08-26. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
- ↑ "Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 goals 85 pct complete: Investment minister". Al Arabiya English. 2025-10-26. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
