KSA & MBS: A Kingdom of Vision, Velocity, and Victory
When we hear Saudi Arabia, the mind instantly visualizes soaring skyscrapers in the desert, ambitious blueprints on glowing digital screens, and one iconic name—Mohammed bin Salman (MBS).
From the legacy of King Abdul Aziz to King Salman, Saudi Arabia’s success story is rooted in powerful leadership. But what MBS is doing now with Vision 2030 is rewriting the rulebook of national transformation.
Vision 2030: A Dream with a Deadline
Launched in 2016, Vision 2030 is not just a policy—it’s a promise. A promise to diversify the economy, reduce oil dependence, create jobs, and build a modern, thriving society.
According to the World Bank, Saudi Arabia’s GDP grew by 8.7% in 2022—the fastest among G20 nations, powered by smart reforms and non-oil sector expansion.
Projects That Sound Like Science Fiction
Let’s talk about the megaprojects turning heads across the globe:
NEOM: A $500 billion smart city stretching 170 km in a straight line (The Line), fully powered by renewables.
The Red Sea Project: 90+ islands being turned into a luxury eco-tourism paradise.
Qiddiya: The future capital of entertainment, sports, and culture.
Diriyah Gate: Reviving the birthplace of the Saudi state with luxury, heritage, and commerce.
These aren’t dreams—they’re happening now. According to Oxford Business Group, over $1.1 trillion in projects are underway across the kingdom.
Post-COVID, But Still Moving Forward
While many economies struggled post-COVID, KSA powered through. Moody’s upgraded Saudi Arabia’s credit rating outlook to “positive” in 2023, citing strong fiscal policies and diversification efforts. Job opportunities in construction, tourism, health, and tech are booming—attracting talent from across Asia, Africa, and Europe.
Empowering Women, Enabling Futures
In 2018, women in Saudi Arabia gained the right to drive. Today, women make up 37% of the workforce (as of 2023), up from just 17% in 2017. Female ministers, entrepreneurs, and creators are rising across all sectors—from fashion to fintech.
From Desert to Global Digital Powerhouse
Saudi Arabia is now investing heavily in AI, cloud computing, and green hydrogen. The recent Future Investment Initiative (FII) summits hosted in Riyadh brought in investors from over 100 countries, signaling the kingdom’s emergence as a global innovation hub.
And This Is Where Our Story Meets Theirs…
At The Momentum Point, our journey started with a vision—just like Saudi Arabia. What began as a small, multidisciplinary team spread across five countries is now shaping into a firm that blends consultancy with global foresight. Our inspiration? Nations that think bold and execute even bolder.
Saudi Arabia teaches us a powerful lesson:
With courageous leadership, clear goals, and uncompromising execution—vision becomes destiny.
For countries, for organizations, and for dreamers like us.
Written by:
Awais Ilyas
Visionary and Founder, The Momentum Point
awaisilyas31@gmail.com