Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Competition (GAC) has successfully concluded its strategic participation in a series of high-level competition policy events in Kuala Lumpur, marking another milestone in the Kingdom’s growing influence in global regulatory frameworks. The three-day international gathering, which took place from October 28 to 30, 2025, brought together competition authorities and policy experts from across the world.
Strategic International Engagement
Led by Dr. Fahad Alshathri, GAC’s Chief Executive Officer, the Saudi delegation played a prominent role in the international forum, which served as a platform for sharing regulatory expertise and fostering cross-border collaboration. The delegation’s participation included substantial contributions to specialized workshops focusing on emerging challenges in global competition regulation.
The Kuala Lumpur summit provided an important venue for regulatory authorities to exchange insights on maintaining fair market practices in an increasingly interconnected global economy. Saudi Arabia’s participation highlighted its growing role as a key player in shaping international competition policies.
Saudi Regulatory Excellence
During the specialized workshop sessions, the GAC delegation presented the Kingdom’s innovative approaches to promoting competition across various economic sectors. Dr. Alshathri shared insights into Saudi Arabia’s successful implementation of advanced regulatory frameworks that have helped create a more dynamic and competitive business environment.
The Authority’s presentations showcased several groundbreaking initiatives that have strengthened market competition within the Kingdom, including digital market regulation and sector-specific competitive policies that have attracted international attention.
Global Partnership Development
The summit provided valuable opportunities for the GAC to strengthen its international networks and establish new partnerships with counterpart organizations. These relationships are expected to facilitate knowledge exchange and collaborative efforts in addressing common challenges in competition regulation.
The Authority’s engagement in such international forums demonstrates Saudi Arabia’s commitment to adopting global best practices while contributing its own expertise to the worldwide regulatory community.
Vision 2030 Alignment
The GAC’s participation in the Kuala Lumpur summit directly supports Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 objectives of building a vibrant, competitive economy. By showcasing the Kingdom’s regulatory achievements and engaging with global partners, the Authority is helping to position Saudi Arabia as a leading force in international economic governance, while creating an attractive environment for foreign investment and business growth that aligns with the Kingdom’s economic diversification goals.