Riyadh, October 13, 2026, SPA -- Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Ahmed Al-Rajhi participated yesterday in the 12th Riyadh Economic Forum.
The minister expressed appreciation for the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and the continued support of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for the forum and the private sector's role in diversifying the national economy and enhancing its competitiveness.
He chaired a session on the strategy for localizing knowledge and expertise among local personnel and its impact on Saudi organizations' performance, exploring efforts to develop human capital, enhance productivity, and align national skills with labor market needs and Saudi Vision 2030.
He reviewed several initiatives, including a career guidance and mentoring program that has benefited more than 1.3 million school students and 350,000 university students, alongside cooperative training policies and professional experience programs.
The Riyadh Economic Forum serves as a national platform for discussing economic and development issues and presenting studies and recommendations that support Saudi Arabia's economic development and competitiveness.