From Oil to Innovation: The Role of Headhunters in Saudi Arabia's Economic Shift
Saudi Arabia has long been famous for its oil economy and energy-led development. Today, though, the Kingdom is undergoing a dynamic metamorphosis, diversifying the economy according to Vision 2030 — a master plan to end oil dependency and create a prosperous, knowledge-based society. As the metamorphosis begins, the need for best-of-class talent in sectors has never been greater. That is where Saudi Arabia’s headhunters come in. By linking organizations to innovative professionals in strategic fields like IT, healthcare, construction, renewable energy, finance, and others, these headhunters are leading the nation’s transition from oil dominance to a leadership role in innovation. Vision 2030: A Roadmap for Transformation Vision 2030 is Saudi Arabia’s master strategy for socio-economic development. It was initiated in 2016 and is dedicated to developing public service sectors such as health, education, infrastructure, recreation, and tourism. Underpinning this program is the desire to ...