Saudi Arabia Grants Citizenship to Distinguished Global Talents

RIYADH: A royal decree has been issued granting Saudi citizenship to a select group of scientists, medical doctors, researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and other distinguished individuals with unique expertise and specializations.

This move aligns with the Kingdom’s ongoing efforts to attract exceptional global talents across various fields, including religion, medicine, science, culture, sports, and technology.

By doing so, Saudi Arabia aims to foster development in these sectors and achieve its Vision 2030 goal of creating an attractive environment for exceptional creative minds.

The decree underscores the Kingdom’s commitment to leveraging the skills and knowledge of distinguished professionals. Their contributions are expected to add significant value to the country’s economic development, health, culture, sports, and innovation efforts.

This initiative builds on a similar royal decree issued in 2021, which granted Saudi citizenship to the first group of outstanding talents in these fields.

The continued focus on attracting top-tier expertise reflects Saudi Arabia’s strategic priority to enhance its human capital and drive forward its ambitious development plans.