VISION 2030: REFORMS OF MUHAMMAD BIN SALMAN

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This article analyzes the Vision 2030 program promoted by Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and the wide-ranging political, economic, and social reforms implemented within its framework. The article highlights changes such as diversifying Saudi Arabia away from an oil-dependent economic model, expanding the rights of youth and women, and developing tourism and logistics. It also highlights the successes and challenges of the reforms, domestic political competition, international pressures, and cultural transformations in society. The study also examines the future of Saudi Arabia and its impact on geopolitical processes in theregion. Keywords:Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia’s reforms, NEOM, Tourismand logistics, Political and social transformations, Women’srights. Introduction:Muhammad bin Salman Al Saud (born 31 August 1985), known to Arabs as MBS or MbS, is the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia. He also serves as Chairman of the Council for Economic and Development Affairs and the Council for Political and Security Affairs. He is the de facto ruler of Saudi Arabia, a position he held until his appointment as prime minister in 2022. He served as Minister of Defense from 2015 to 2022. He is the seventh son of King Salman. He has been ranked as the 8th most powerful person in the world by Forbes. His personal fortune is estimated at least $25 billion, making him one of thewealthiest royals and individualsin theworld. Mohammed bin Salman was born as the first child of Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz and his third wife, Fahda bint Falah Al-Khitline. After earning a law degree from King Saud University, he began serving as an advisor to his father. After becoming king, Salman appointed Mohammed as Minister of Defense and Deputy Crown Prince in 2015. Mohammed was promoted to Crown Prince in 2017 after King Salman's nephew, Crown Prince Mohammed binNayef, was dismissed.Salman will hand over thepost ofPrimeMinisterto hisson in2022. Main part: The annual anniversary of the oath-taking ceremony for Saudi citizens has become a symbol of new reforms and unprecedented changes in various fields. This continuous progress is at the heart of Vision 2030, a plan designed to diversify the Kingdom's economy, ensure sustainable development, unlock the potential of promising sectors, and transform Saudi Arabiainto aleading economic powerin theregion andbeyond. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz has made the interests of the country, the well-being of citizens and their quality of life the main priorities of his policy. His leadership strongly promotes support for youth and women, while preserving Saudi Arabia’s original values ​ ​ and rich cultural heritage, and strengthening the Kingdom’s bright image ontheworld stage. Tourism occupies a special place among the key sectors that are advancing Saudi Arabia’s transformation. Through ambitious projects such as NEOM, the Red Sea Project and Qiddiya, as well as the introduction of an electronic tourist visa, the Kingdom has managed to page2569 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ISSN:2692-5206,ImpactFactor:12,23 AmericanAcademicpublishers,volume05,issue05,2025 Journal: https://www.academicpublishers.org/journals/index.php/ijai attract large-scale investments and millions of tourists. For Saudi citizens, the annual anniversary of the oath-taking ceremony has become a symbol of new reforms and unprecedented changes in various fields. This continuous development is at the heart of Vision 2030, a plan designed to diversify the Kingdom’s economy, ensure sustainable development, unlock the potential of promising sectors, and transform Saudi Arabia into a leading economic powerin theregion andbeyond. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz has made the interests of the country, the well-being of citizens, and their quality of life the main priorities of his policy. His leadership strongly promotes support for youth and women, while preserving Saudi Arabia’s original values ​ ​ and rich cultural heritage, and strengthening the Kingdom’s bright image ontheworld stage. Tourism is a key sector driving Saudi Arabia’s transformation. Through ambitious projects such as NEOM, the Red Sea Project, and Qiddiya, as well as the introduction of an electronic touristvisa, theKingdom has attracted significant investment and millions oftourists. Under the leadership of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, and Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Arabia launched itsVision 2030program in2016,embarking ona path ofmajor reforms toward a brighter future. This bold plan is designed to build on the Kingdom’s unique strengths—its central position in the Arab and Islamic worlds, its strong investment potential, anditsstrategic geographiclocation. Vision 2030 is a detailed plan that aims to diversify the Kingdom’s economy, empower citizens, create a favorable env