Building upon a longstanding national legacy of progress and development, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia continues to solidify its achievements and expand its gains toward a brighter future. In this context, the International Institute for Iranian Studies (Rasanah( has published a new book titled: The Kingdom of the Future in Light of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. The book meticulously documents how this vision represents a natural extension of the kingdom’s ascending development trajectory — one that Saudi Arabia has led for decades.
Authored by a distinguished group of researchers and experts, the book chronicles the ongoing transformative shifts across the Saudi landscape since the launch of this ambitious vision. Spearheaded by its architect, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the vision positions the kingdom as a strategic national project — transcending temporal boundaries — aimed at elevating Saudi Arabia to a competitive global stature.
Spanning approximately 216 pages, the book employs a rigorous analytical and thoroughly sourced approach to detail the most comprehensive economic and social reforms in the kingdom’s history. It highlights that Vision 2030 is not solely focused on achieving specific goals by 2030 but also laying the groundwork for a broader, more ambitious phase that continues beyond. This vision resonates with the crown prince’s repeated assertion that “the Saudis’ spirit is like the Tuwaiq Mountains”— a metaphor that has become emblematic of resilience and unwavering determination to achieve unprecedented achievements.
Through a broad array of analytical papers, the book highlights tangible successes across various sectors — including the economy, education, healthcare, technology and social services — alongside the religious and humanitarian efforts that are distinguishing the kingdom internationally. It also casts light on the core values underpinning Vision 2030 —values that bolster national identity, revitalize the Saudi social contract and broaden the scope for sustainable development.
Delving into key themes such as reform initiatives, future-facing strategies, preparation for local and global labor markets, the knowledge economy and entrepreneurship — particularly within the frameworks of the sharing economy and circular economy — the book provides an in-depth exploration of the kingdom’s transformative journey. It examines the successes in overhauling the healthcare sector, hosting pilgrims, social modernization, the Quality of Life Program, digital transformation and environmental initiatives like the Saudi Green Initiative, culminating in a comprehensive, forward-looking vision for the nation’s future.
The book affirms that Vision 2030 constitutes a long-term roadmap. When asked about the post-2030 phase, the crown prince responded, “2030 places us in a very advanced position in the world, but 2040 will be the real competitive stage at the world level.” In doing so, the book offers a compelling account of a nation confidently defining its present and proactively envisioning its future — embodying the essence of Vision 2030 as a comprehensive civilizational project.
