Analysis – Strategic Media Division | BETH

On a night like this, specifically on the 26th of Ramadan 1438 AH (corresponding to June 21, 2017), Saudis pledged allegiance to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in a blessed Ramadan evening. It was more than just a political event—it was a true turning point in the Kingdom’s history.
Since that day, Saudi Arabia began writing a new chapter in its modern history, with youthful leadership, bold vision, and limitless ambition.

🟨 Leadership… and the Exception

The appointment of Prince Mohammed bin Salman as Crown Prince was a declaration of the birth of a new era, where tradition meets renewal, ambition turns into projects, and vision becomes reality.
The positions and responsibilities he undertook varied—from heading the Council of Ministers, to shaping national security and economic policies—but the most significant achievement was turning the vision into a national culture.

🟥 Vision 2030: From Paper to Public Pulse

When Vision 2030 was announced in 2016, many thought of it merely as an economic project.
But the years have proven it to be a comprehensive renaissance across politics, economy, culture, and society.

Just a few highlights from one recent year:

Ranked 1st globally in Edelman’s Trust Barometer for citizens’ trust in government.

Unemployment among Saudis dropped to a historic 7.1%.

Saudi Arabia topped the world in growth of international tourist numbers.

Historic hosting of EXPO 2030 and FIFA World Cup 2034.

All while continuing to expand services and care for the Two Holy Mosques with unprecedented development.

🟦 Independent Policy… and Strategic Partnerships

Under the Crown Prince’s leadership, Saudi diplomacy returned to being proactive, not reactive; central, not peripheral.
The Kingdom balanced relations with the U.S., Russia, China, and the European Union—without compromising its independent decision-making or its Arab-Islamic identity.

Riyadh has become the “Mediator of Good” in global conflicts—from Ukraine and Russia to Iran, Yemen, and the broader Islamic and regional crises.

🟩 From Oil to Efficiency

Saudi power is no longer measured by oil barrels, but by efficiency in governance and impact in global policy.
A key example: Former U.S. President Donald Trump cited the success of Saudi’s Public Investment Fund as an inspiration for a proposed American sovereign fund.

Today, Saudi Arabia hasn’t changed its skin—but has transformed its spirit, widened its influence, and made the “Kingdom” a real-world dream that inspires many nations.

🔚 BETH Summary:

Eight years since the pledge… more than enough to prove that the bet on the Crown Prince was not just a political transition—but a leap in history.

Mohammed bin Salman is no longer just a Saudi leader…
He has become one of the global architects of balance.

And with every new achievement, the conviction grows stronger:

The vision born within… is now inspiring the world.