Elena B. ZAV'YALOVACorresponding author, Moscow State Institute of International Relations (University) of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russian Federation (MGIMO University), Moscow, Russian Federation e.zavyalova@inno.mgimo.ru ORCID id: not available
Alina Kh. EL-SAYEDMoscow State Institute of International Relations (University) of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russian Federation (MGIMO University), Moscow, Russian Federation alina_es@mail.ru ORCID id: not available
Pavel A. PUZYREVMoscow State Institute of International Relations (University) of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russian Federation (MGIMO University), Moscow, Russian Federation pavel0581@gmail.com ORCID id: not available
Subject. This article considers public-private partnership (PPP) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and PPP projects in the country?s transportation system within the framework of the Saudi Vision 2030 strategy. Objectives. The article aims to monitor the evolution of PPP projects in Saudi Arabia and analyze promising planned PPP projects. Methods. For the study, we used content analysis of the KSA regulatory acts, case analysis of projects, and qualitative assessment of their effectiveness. Results. The article reveals that transitioning to PPP models improves the quality of services in the sectors of the country?s economy. Conclusions. PPP models have become a key tool for modernizing the transportation infrastructure of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. They contribute to achieving the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 to transform the country into a global logistics hub.
Keywords: public-private partnership, Saudi Vision 2030, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Saudi Arabia
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