WEF26: ‘Human capital is the key driver of economic competitiveness’
For economies to remain competitive in the future, they must prioritize investments in human capital, Her Royal Highness Princess Reema Bandar Al-Saud, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United States of America, told the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026.
Speaking on a Saudi House panel, HRH commented: “Human capital today is the key driver if you want a competitive modern economy.”
She added: “If you empower people and you give them the space to lead, they will take that drive and they will deliver. And when you place the right people in the right place at the right time, absolute magic happens. The Kingdom is the place, we have the people, and the time is now.”
His Excellency Ahmed A. Alkhateeb, Minist...