One of the bolder measures undertaken by Saudi Arabia in terms of economic diversification, transformation, and real estate and infrastructure projects has been well over $1.3 trillion in the past eight years. These fall under the rubric of Saudi Vision 2030, an economical strategic plan to transform the kingdom from its dependence on oil revenue into a leading global investment, tourism, and innovation destination. It reflects the governmental commitment in its pursuit to improve the quality of life for its citizens and to make the nation a more beautiful and enjoyable place to live, work in, and visit.
Mega Projects Fueling Economic Transformation
Unprecedented in scope and scale under Saudi Vision 2030, the figure of developments is growing at a rate of 4% per annum. Currently, over a million housing units are underway with other mega projects meant to transform the kingdom’s urban landscape. The most prominent initiatives include forward-looking cities and developments keen on growth, sustainability, and technological innovation.
Among the most epic projects is a development that is envisioned to stretch over more than 105 miles and redefine urban living. This ambitious project, replete with towering structures, reflects the nation’s futuristic outlook. Its other developments include massive extensions of housing and office space, tourism infrastructure, and completely new entertainment and cultural hubs.
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Real Estate and Construction: The Backbone of Saudi Vision 2030
Vision 2030 has granted contracts worth US $164 billion of real estate contracts over half a decade since it was launched in 2016. Such significant investment into numerous fields will transform numerous parts of the country extensively. The most attention was drawn towards the sector of real estate and infrastructure. The lion’s share of funding will concentrate on visionary developments that will accommodate and entertain millions of residents and tourists.
The Saudi capital is gaining many eyeballs, and so far, $35 billion has been invested in the city’s projects. By the beginning of the new decade, the capital will accommodate nearly 29,000 additional hotel rooms, 4.6 million square meters of offices, and 340,000 new homes. That expansion will help the inflow of people and tourists as Saudi Arabia becomes a global event hub hosting other significant events like World Expo 2030 and FIFA World Cup 2034.
Challenges on the Road to Progress
While these huge projects are still at various stages of development, what is readily apparent is that the government is doing everything it can to ensure that all of them are completed well on schedule. Part of this move was pressing for solutions to some of the challenges affecting supply chains, labor shortages, and rising costs. They are projected to peak in the 2028-2030 window when Saudi Arabia is reportedly slated to be the world’s largest construction market.
An investment boom in construction is also taking place in Saudi Arabia’s western seaboard and its environs. Some $54 billion is invested here, where many projects are already in progress. Aggression is escalated towards the hospitality sector in order to accommodate the growing number of tourists. For this purpose, the country will not only receive 150 million visitors a year but also be the global tourist destination leader by 2030.
Tourism: Diversification Key Pillar
Saudi Arabia perceives tourism as a critical avenue toward diversification. Last year, the kingdom witnessed about 109 million tourists, of which a significant portion were local tourists. Yet, with the progressive development of tourism infrastructure, the country is increasingly targeting more diversified international tourists. By the end of the decade, 362,000 more hotel rooms would have been built, which would cost around 110 billion dollars. The government and private sector experts believe that medium-price accommodations would easily allow the kingdom to reach its ambitious target of 150 million tourists per year by 2030.
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