Five strategic studies supporting Saudi Vision 2030 objectives will be presented during the 12th edition of the Riyadh Economic Forum, scheduled for October 12 to 14, 2026.
According to SPA, Abdulaziz Al-Anqari, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the forum, stated that the event is held under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. He noted that the forum serves as a partnership model between academia and the public and private sectors, with experts and specialists preparing and discussing the studies.
The studies will examine traffic congestion in major cities, including its social and economic causes and impacts. They will also address strategies for localizing knowledge and expertise among national cadres, as well as the use of artificial intelligence and smart farming technologies to improve food and water security in the agricultural sector.
Additional topics include the efficiency of the judicial and regulatory environment and the impact of public policies and legislation on sustainable development. The forum will further explore maximizing social and economic returns from hosting the FIFA World Cup 2034 and Expo 2030 Riyadh.
The source did not specify the names of the experts participating in the studies.
When will the 12th Riyadh Economic Forum take place and who is its patron? The 12th edition of the Riyadh Economic Forum is scheduled to be held from October 12 to 14, 2026. The event is held under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, which Abdulaziz Al-Anqari stated reflects leadership support for the private sector and the national economy.
What specific economic and developmental issues will the forum’s studies address? The forum will discuss five studies covering traffic congestion in major cities and its economic and social impacts. Other topics include the use of artificial intelligence and smart farming technologies for food and water security, and strategies for localizing expertise and knowledge among national cadres.
How will the forum address global events and regulatory environments? The studies will examine ways to maximize economic and social returns from hosting the FIFA World Cup 2034 and Expo 2030 Riyadh. Additionally, the forum will analyze the efficiency of the regulatory and judicial environment and how public policies and legislation affect sustainable development.