Riyadh, 29 Muharram 1448 AH, corresponding to July 14, 2026 AD — SPA The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia presented its third Voluntary National Review report during the proceedings of the 2026 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, organized by the United Nations in New York City, affirming its commitment to continue accelerating progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and enhancing the targets of the Kingdom's Vision 2030. His Excellency Minister of Economy and Planning, Mr. Faisal bin Fadhel Al-Ibrahim, reviewed in his speech the highlights of the report, which comprehensively monitors the progress made by the Kingdom in implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, along with lessons learned and future priorities. The report extends the two voluntary national reports submitted by the Kingdom in 2018 and 2023, and includes results from extensive participatory efforts involving more than 140 entities from the public and private sectors, academic institutions, the non-profit sector, as well as the United Nations system. His Excellency stated: "The Kingdom's third Voluntary National Review embodies the contribution of Vision 2030 in bringing about a qualitative shift in the national development journey, which has translated into tangible achievements supporting the goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This review reflects the progress made by the Kingdom since its previous voluntary national review in 2023, the expertise and lessons gained, and what is still being implemented — a journey that began with an objective and honest assessment of the reality, followed by a continuous path of reform and ambition, entering today a new phase based on prioritizing, enhancing implementation efficiency, and maximizing impact." The report identifies the Kingdom's priorities for the next phase of implementation, including enhancing prevention of non-communicable diseases, improving groundwater sustainability, accelerating the deployment of renewable energy projects, expanding financial inclusion, strengthening biosecurity and national capacities in vaccines, in addition to continuing to develop data to support more accurate and targeted public policymaking. The report also reflects the approach taken by Vision 2030 in aligning global Sustainable Development Goals with a national implementation model through the National Sustainable Development Plan, which organizes more than 90 development priorities within nine integrated tasks focused on achieving measurable outcomes for people, the economy, and the environment. It also reviews the tangible progress achieved within these tasks, including enhancing water security, expanding renewable energy, improving access to healthcare services, increasing women's participation in economic activity, developing digital government, supporting urban prosperity, promoting industrial development, as well as enabling more inclusive economic growth. // End // 15:44 T M 0115

Riyadh, 29 Muharram 1448 AH, corresponding to July 14, 2026 AD — SPA The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia presented its third Voluntary National Review report during the proceedings of the 2026 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, organized by the United Nations in New York City, affirming its commitment to continue accelerating progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and enhancing the targets of the Kingdom's Vision 2030. His Excellency Minister of Economy and Planning, Mr. Faisal bin Fadhel Al-Ibrahim, reviewed in his speech the highlights of the report, which comprehensively monitors the progress made by the Kingdom in implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, along with lessons learned and future priorities. The report extends the two voluntary national reports submitted by the Kingdom in 2018 and 2023, and includes results from extensive participatory efforts involving more than 140 entities from the public and private sectors, academic institutions, the non-profit sector, as well as the United Nations system. His Excellency stated: "The Kingdom's third Voluntary National Review embodies the contribution of Vision 2030 in bringing about a qualitative shift in the national development journey, which has translated into tangible achievements supporting the goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This review reflects the progress made by the Kingdom since its previous voluntary national review in 2023, the expertise and lessons gained, and what is still being implemented — a journey that began with an objective and honest assessment of the reality, followed by a continuous path of reform and ambition, entering today a new phase based on prioritizing, enhancing implementation efficiency, and maximizing impact." The report identifies the Kingdom's priorities for the next phase of implementation, including enhancing prevention of non-communicable diseases, improving groundwater sustainability, accelerating the deployment of renewable energy projects, expanding financial inclusion, strengthening biosecurity and national capacities in vaccines, in addition to continuing to develop data to support more accurate and targeted public policymaking. The report also reflects the approach taken by Vision 2030 in aligning global Sustainable Development Goals with a national implementation model through the National Sustainable Development Plan, which organizes more than 90 development priorities within nine integrated tasks focused on achieving measurable outcomes for people, the economy, and the environment. It also reviews the tangible progress achieved within these tasks, including enhancing water security, expanding renewable energy, improving access to healthcare services, increasing women's participation in economic activity, developing digital government, supporting urban prosperity, promoting industrial development, as well as enabling more inclusive economic growth. // End // 15:44 T M 0115