Embracing the Shift: The Innovation Journey in Saudi Arabia's Educational Landscape

Abstract

Saudi Arabia’s government’s dedication to modernizing and improving the country’s educational system has resulted in profound changes to the country’s educational environment. A key component of societal development, economic prosperity, and preparing the next generation for a changing environment is education. This chapter charts the historical development, emphasizing significant events and difficulties encountered at every educational level. The chapter describes the significant increase starting in the 1950s, focusing on worldwide standards while upholding moral principles, from its origins in Islamic studies to King Abdulaziz Al-Saud’s creation of a formal education system. Significant progress persisted into the 2000s, especially in the area of women’s education. This chapter also discusses the implication of Vision 2030 in Education and Research skills and provides significant insights for the elevation of the quality and the impact of education toward resilient social inclusive economic development in Saudi Arabia.

Citation

Alsaywid, B.S., AlZahrani, A., Khafagi, D. and Lytras, M.D. (2024), "Embracing the Shift: The Innovation Journey in Saudi Arabia's Educational Landscape", Baroudi, S. and Lytras, M.D. (Ed.) Transformative Leadership and Sustainable Innovation in Education: Interdisciplinary Perspectives (Emerald Studies in Higher Education, Innovation and Technology), Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 267-276. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83753-536-120241016