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Issam Abousleiman

Issam Abousleiman is the World Bank’s regional director for the GCC.

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Groundbreaking reforms in countries lead to socioeconomic progress 

I moved to Riyadh in August 2018. In that period a major socioeconomic transformation had already started in Saudi Arabia under Vision 2030.  Today, Riyadh is a different city than the one I moved in. 

June 19, 2023

Saudi Green Initiative will lead to a better, greener future

Big congratulations to Saudi Arabia on launching the Saudi and Middle East green initiatives. These are bold and transformative efforts that will significantly contribute to achieving global climate change targets, reversing land degradation and conserving biodiversity. 

October 24, 2021