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- The “Cities of Possibility: The Evolution of Quality of Life in Saudi Arabia” report reveals how a focus on quality of life has enhanced citizen well-being.
- From lifestyle and recreation to opportunity and social growth, measurements from Riyadh, Jeddah, Al Khobar, Madinah, and Abha represent in-depth and diverse perspectives on life in Saudi.
- With marked progress in quality of life, Saudi Arabia is leading the conversation as sponsor and contributor to the UN-Habitat’s Quality of Life Initiative.
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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Dec. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Saudi Arabia’s Quality of Life Vision Realization Program launches a new report, “Cities of Possibility: The Evolution of Quality of Life in Saudi Arabia,” revealing key insights and progress behind the transformation of Saudi Arabia’s quality of life, drawing on extensive survey findings from residents, citizens, and visitors across the Kingdom. The Saudi Quality of Life Program is one of the strategic enablers of the Vision 2030 focused on improving livability in Saudi cities and enriching Saudi Arabia’s lifestyle offerings. The Cities of Possibility report highlights how advancements across the Kingdom are reshaping economic, social, and cultural life and transforming urban livability.
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Examining five key Saudi cities, Riyadh, Jeddah, Al Khobar, Madinah, and Abha, the “Cities of Possibility” report introduces a new approach to measuring quality of life. Built around four interconnected pillars – Prosperity and Opportunity, Personal and Social Growth, Lifestyle and Recreation, and Sustainable and Safe Foundations – the report’s in-depth analysis details how improvements in urban livability, inclusion, and well-being have translated into measurable economic outcomes as the Kingdom develops future-ready cities that offer higher standards of living for all.
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The “Cities of Possibility” report details significant gains across prosperity, opportunity, and overall wellbeing, the report quantifies the substantial economic and social gains achieved across Saudi Arabia. These include:
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- Among Saudi’s unemployment more than halved, from 12.3% in 2016 to 6.8% in Q1 2025.
- Rise in women’s workforce participation to 36.4% in Q1 2025, exceeding Vision 2030 target of 30%.
- 67% year-on-year growth in investment licenses with Kingdom ranked 13th in the 2025 Kearney FDI Confidence Index.
- Rise in life expectancy from 74 to 79 years, driven by increased digitalization ranking Saudi second highest on the ICT Development Index among G20 nations in 2024.
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Among its other findings, the report highlights major improvements in lifestyle, recreation, safety, and mobility driven by strategic national investments. These include Saudi Arabia’s $1 trillion investment in tourism and leisure, which is dramatically expanding access to dining, culture, sports, and entertainment. Events such as the Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, WTA Finals, Esports World Cup, and Dakar Rally illustrate this momentum, ahead of the Asian Games 2029, EXPO 2030, and FIFA World Cup 2034.
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