Citizenship granted to professionals

17 July 2024 1 min read

By Balall Maqbool

At a glance

  • A Royal decree has been issued in Saudi Arabia to grant citizenship to a number of distinguished individuals with unique expertise and specialisations, including scientists, medical professionals, researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and other talents.
  • This move aligns with the Kingdom’s initiative to attract global talents in various fields such as religion, medicine, science, culture, sports, and technology, supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goal of creating an environment that fosters the retention and investment in exceptional creative minds.
  • The decree is an extension of Saudi Arabia’s ongoing efforts to attract prominent talents whose expertise significantly contributes to various sectors including economic development, healthcare, culture, sports, and innovation.

A Royal decree has been issued to grant Saudi citizenship to a number of scientists, medical professionals, researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and distinguished talents with unique expertise and specialisations. 

The announcement aligns with the Kingdom's initiative to attract experts and exceptional global talents in religious, medical, scientific, cultural, sports, and technological fields. This move supports Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 goal of creating an attractive environment that fosters the retention and investment in exceptional creative minds. This decree is an extension of the Kingdom's ongoing efforts to attract prominent talents whose expertise contributes significantly to economic development, healthcare, culture, sports, and innovation.