The government press conference, organized by the Ministry of Media, will host His Excellency the Minister of Investment, Engineer Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih, on Monday, January 26, 2026, to discuss the growing investment landscape in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and review the most prominent achievements in this vital sector.
This conference comes as part of the government's commitment to promoting transparency and direct communication with the media and citizens. The Minister is scheduled to discuss in detail the economic impact of the recent investment achievements in the Kingdom, in addition to providing a comprehensive explanation of the developments in the investment system and future directions that are in line with the objectives of the Kingdom's Vision 2030.
Context of economic transformation and national strategy
This conference is of particular importance given the pivotal role the Ministry of Investment has played since its transformation from a public authority (SAGIA) to a fully-fledged ministry in 2020—a move that reflected the wise leadership's commitment to making investment a key driver of development. Minister Al-Falih is expected to highlight the outcomes of the National Investment Strategy, launched by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, which aims to empower investors, develop investment opportunities, increase the private sector's contribution to GDP, and attract foreign direct investment.
The importance of the event and its expected impact
The economic community, both locally and regionally, is eagerly awaiting the Minister of Investment's remarks at the conference, particularly regarding the legislative and regulatory environment, which has undergone unprecedented reforms to facilitate business operations. Thanks to innovative initiatives such as the "Shareek" program and the program to attract regional headquarters of global companies to Riyadh, the Kingdom is now a globally attractive destination for capital. These topics are expected to feature prominently in the Minister's address.
The conference will also address the impact of these investments on creating quality jobs for citizens, transferring knowledge and technology, and enhancing local content, reflecting the direct impact of these figures and agreements on the lives of individuals, society, and the national economy in general.
Media coverage and live broadcast
Those interested and specialists will be able to follow the proceedings of the government press conference via live broadcast on Saudi television channels, in addition to the “Shahid” platform, and the official accounts of the Ministry of Media and the government communication platform on social networks, where His Excellency the Minister will answer the questions of journalists and media professionals at the end of the conference, which will allow for a deeper understanding of the Ministry’s future plans.
