The Word of the Chairman of
the Board of Directors

Our Saudi National economy achieved a qualitative shift and
witnessed great and tangible developments in all fields with the start of this
new phase of the national transformation based on the principles of 2030 Vision and
aims at the restructure of our economy and building it on new bases. In order to
avoid dependence mainly on the oil income but depends on new initiatives based
on the investment or resources by more innovative means.
Within the framework of the implementation of the initiative
and objectives of 2030 Vision, the business sector plays an important role in
the economic development management and the enhancement of the national economy
mechanisms. Starting from this role, Riyadh Chamber in its capacity as a
representative of the private sector is keen through its Board of Directors to
keep up with the objectives of the vision, represented in enabling the private
sector to play its special role and responsibility in achieving these goals. Also, it
is keen to enable the Chamber to extend developed services to the business
sector and its affiliates and assisting them in dealing with a more developed
business environment.
The Chamber provides a various set of electronic services
and the databases of economic, commercial, legal, businessmen and businesswomen
youth services, and the owners of small and medium enterprises besides
introducing several initiatives, including training services, and employments
of Saudi youths. Also, the chamber contributes to the achievements of the state
strategies aiming at Saudization of jobs and transfer of technology and
knowledge to the national hands.
The Chamber endeavors to highlight the features of our
national economy and identification of the investment opportunities available
in the kingdom in general and in Riyadh area in Particular. In addition,
acquainting the foreign investors with the laws and regulations effective in
the kingdom and maintaining commercial and investment relationships with the
national companies and institutions in the Saudi market.
Also, the sector committees provide services to the business
sectors through submission and discussion of various issues facing these
sectors and convey the views of their owners to the governmental officials to
facilitate the problems facing them.
Chairman of the Board
Mr. Ajlan bin AbdulAziz Alajlan