# Saudi Shura Council legislative and social activities

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/saudi-shura-council-legislative-and-social-activities
> Updated: 2026-09-29T21:04:44.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 3.

The Saudi Shura Council has continued its legislative and social policy activities, focusing on economic diversification and social inclusion. During the opening of the ninth session’s third year, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman delivered the annual Royal Speech on behalf of King Salman bin Abdulaziz, reporting significant progress toward Saudi Vision 2030.

In the most recent address, the Crown Prince highlighted that 93% of Saudi Vision 2030 targets have been achieved. Key economic metrics cited included a 155% increase in non-oil exports since 2016 and the private sector’s contribution to the economy rising to 51%. To bolster technological leadership, the Crown Prince announced that 2026 will be designated as the ‘Year of Artificial Intelligence’.

On social and security fronts, the speech prioritized investments in health, education, and housing reforms aimed at increasing homeownership. The Crown Prince also asserted the Kingdom's military and human capabilities to deter threats to national stability. On the international stage, the speech reaffirmed Saudi Arabia's commitment to regional stability, specifically regarding issues in Palestine, Sudan, and Yemen.

In response to these economic shifts, the Council issued recommendations regarding human resource development. This included a call for the Human Resources Development Fund (HADAF) to implement a “Saudi workforce readiness index” to better align local talent with labor market demands, alongside a request for a national framework to measure the impact of training and employment programs.

Following the Royal Speech, Shura Council Secretary-General Mohammed bin Dakhil Al-Mutairi praised the address, stating it serves as a “roadmap for the Council.” He noted that the speech provides guidance to enhance institutional performance, improve government agency efficiency, and accelerate national development.

## Claims

- 93% of Vision 2030 program targets have been achieved (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Non-oil exports grew by 155% compared to 2016 (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The private sector's contribution to the national economy has risen to 51% (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The year 2026 has been declared the 'Year of Artificial Intelligence' (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Shura Council held 46 sessions and issued 555 decisions during the second year of its ninth term (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-29: Saudi Crown Prince delivers annual Royal Speech to Shura Council

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman delivered the annual Royal Speech to the Shura Council, highlighting Vision 2030 achievements, economic growth, and declaring 2026 as the 'Year of Artificial Intelligence'.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/saudi-crown-prince-opens-shura-council-session

### 2026-09-22: Saudi Shura Council Chairman meets with disability rights delegation

Saudi Shura Council Chairman Dr. Abdullah Al Al-Sheikh met with disability rights officials to discuss national achievements and legislative efforts to enhance social and professional integration.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/saudi-shura-council-chairman-meets-with-disability-rights-delegation

### 2026-09-13: Saudi Shura Council approves 48 topics for upcoming sessions

The Saudi Shura Council's General Assembly approved 48 topics for upcoming sessions, including annual reports from major developmental funds and various international cooperation agreements.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/saudi-shura-council-approves-48-topics-for-upcoming-sessions

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