Saudi Arabia

Gulf’s move away from oil depends on funding science

Nadia Al-Ansari says research funding is the Gulf states’ bridge to knowledge economy and sustainable development.

Since the emergence of the oil era in the Arab Gulf, its six Arab states have become major…

Foreign investment, youth “KE” to achieve Saudi Vision 2030

The country is highlighting its role in fostering an innovation and knowledge-based economy whereby small and medium-sized enterprises are being supported and assisted when entering the market, said vice chairman of the board…

Saudi Arabia: From Oil Kingdom to Knowledge-Based Economy

A large proportion of economic growth is accounted for by knowledge-driven technological change and innovation. Irrespective of whether innovation is related to products or processes, whether it is abrupt or incremental in nature…

Knowledge-based economy key to steady Saudi growth — Saudi Gazette

JEDDAH — The western province of Saudi Arabia is a mine of wealth when it comes to commercial and investment projects, particularly the city of Makkah AlMukkaramah. While Jeddah upholds its status as the strongest…

Women’s sports: A benchmark of Saudi and Iranian reform

The document’s hesitancy to tackle social and political reforms that will have to support inevitable economic reform raises questions about the government’s ability to turn Saudi Arabia into a 21st century, diversified knowledge…

Entrepreneurship, innovation become economic growth drivers in Saudi Arabia

In 2012 the kingdom announced its National Strategy for Transformation into a Knowledge-based Economy by 2030. The King Abdullah University for Science and Technology (KAUST) stands out among the…

The use and abuse of education: A letter to Adamu Adamu (II)

Under the late King Abdullah, Saudi set a target for itself to become a knowledge economy and by 2012, education consumed 10 percent of the budget. It imports top academic experts, including Nobel winners, to enrich and…