The Future of Construction Jobs in Saudi Arabia: What’s Changing in the Next 3 Years

As Saudi Arabia accelerates its Vision 2030 goals, the construction industry stands at the centre of an unprecedented transformation. With giga-projects like NEOM, Qiddiya, and the Red Sea Development gathering momentum, the demand for a skilled, specialised, and future-ready construction workforce is evolving fast, and Thrive is here to support that shift. Tech-Enabled Roles Will […]

Rise Tower to Reshape Riyadh and Redefine Global Ambition

Saudi Arabia has once again captured global attention with the unveiling of the Rise Tower, a record-breaking skyscraper planned to reach 2,000 meters in height. This will make it the tallest structure in the world and nearly twice the height of the Burj Khalifa. To be developed in Riyadh’s North Pole district, this mega project […]

Saudi Arabia’s Economic Surge Is Fueling an Expatriate Workforce Boom

Saudi Arabia is undergoing one of the most ambitious economic transformations in the world, and at the core of this change lies a redefined vision for workforce development. As the Kingdom aggressively rolls out its Vision 2030 agenda, job creation is accelerating across strategic sectors such as construction, hospitality, tourism, and infrastructure. This momentum is […]

Regulatory Reforms Power Saudi Arabia’s Construction Boom and Workforce Demand

Saudi Arabia’s construction sector has entered a new phase of accelerated growth driven by a focused and strategic wave of regulatory reforms. Introduced under the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 roadmap, these reforms are unlocking bottlenecks in the licensing process while making it significantly easier for both local and international investors to operate, expand and thrive within […]

Saudi Arabia’s Hospitality Boom Signals a New Era of Growth and Global Ambition

As part of a strategic $110 billion investment, the Kingdom has unveiled plans to add 362,000 new hotel rooms by 2030. This ambitious move is more than just an infrastructure upgrade, it reflects a broader national vision to reposition Saudi Arabia as a premier global tourism and events destination. This large-scale expansion is closely tied […]

Saudi Arabia’s ambitious Soudah Peaks project

Saudi Arabia’s ambitious Soudah Peaks project is set to redefine the Kingdom’s tourism landscape, bringing together the natural beauty of the ’Asir Province’ with cutting-edge infrastructure and luxury hospitality. Announced in September 2023, the project is part of Vision 2030, aiming to transform the Kingdom into a global tourism powerhouse. With a $7.7 billion investment, […]

SAUDI ARABIA: A Booming Hospitality Sector and the Rising Demand for Expatriate Workforce

Saudi Arabia’s hospitality industry is undergoing a massive transformation as part of Vision 2030, a strategic initiative aimed at diversifying the economy and positioning the Kingdom as a global tourism hub. Among the latest developments in this space, Accor, one of the world’s largest hotel groups, has announced its ambitious plan to introduce 45 new […]

Big 5 Construct Saudi 2025

Driving the Future of Saudi Arabia’s Construction Industry: As Saudi Arabia continues its ambitious transformation under Vision 2030, the construction sector stands at the heart of this evolution, shaping the Kingdom’s infrastructure, urban development, and economic diversification. The Big 5 Construct Saudi 2025, currently underway at the Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Center, serves as […]

Saudi Arabia’s Trade Surplus

Fueling Economic Growth and Global Opportunities: Saudi Arabia’s expanding trade surplus serves as a key indicator of the Kingdom’s growing economic strength and diversification efforts under Vision 2030. The recent data showing an increase in trade surplus, rising to SAR 16.9 billion (approximately USD 4.5 billion), highlights the nation’s ability to balance its trade while […]