Saudi Cultural Missions Theses & Dissertations
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Item Restricted Drivers and Consequences of Saudization: Exploring Employer and Employee Perspectives in the Saudi Private Sector(Saudi Digital Library, 2025) AlMaghrabi, Khawlah; Sally, WrightExecutive Summary This dissertation examines the impact of Saudization on HR practices and employee experiences in Saudi Arabia’s private sector. Saudization aims to increase national employment, yet questions remain about its effectiveness in reducing expatriate reliance and fostering sustainable workforce development. Guided by Human Capital Theory and Institutional Theory, this study evaluates how localisation policies shape organisational practices, employee perceptions, and labour market outcomes. Methodology A structured questionnaire was used to survey 200 Saudi employees and human resource professionals working in different private-sector organizations. Both descriptive and inferential statistical methods like correlation and regression were used to test the research hypotheses. Data collection was performed by means of a questionnaire with a blend of closed-ended (quantitative) and open-ended (qualitative) items. Quantitative responses were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics while qualitative responses were thematically analyzed for additional depth and context.12 0Item Restricted Assessing the Impact of Saudi Arabia’s 'Tourism Trailblazers' Programme in Developing National Expertise for the Tourism Sectors(Bourmouth University, 2025) Almahmudi, Reem Jaber; Ladkin, AdeleAbstract: This dissertation analyses the efficiency of the Tourism Trailblazers initiative in Saudi Arabia towards sharpening domestic expertise to the tourism industry under the project Vision 2030. Vision 2030 focuses on diversifying the economy and lessening its dependence on oil, making tourism an area of its strategic focus in development. In 2022, the Tourism Trailblazers Programme was announced to educate 100,000 young people in Saudi Arabia with a USD 100 million budget using the existing international facilities. Such attempts are still afforded with concerns on the level of vocational education on par with the labour market, especially in the context of soft skills, employability, and readiness. This dissertation presents the findings of a study that employed a quantitative research design, a structured bilingual questionnaire and sampled 100 participants of this programme. Correlation and regression analysis showed that, organisational experience, relevance, and access to curriculum of technological resources have a significant impact on personal and professional development. Nevertheless, organisational experience was the only predictor that distinctly foretold the employment practice of programme skills. The results show that although the programme advances the development of the skills, employment outcomes and matching results with market needs, gaps remain. The research suggests increasing employer contact, practical training experiences, and gender- responsive strategies to promote effectiveness of vocational training. These findings have significant policy implications on promoting the development of human capital in the Saudi Arabia tourism industry.12 0Item Restricted ENTREPRENEURIAL ACTIVITY IN THE GULF COUNTRIES: AN INSTITUTIONAL APPROACH(Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 2024) Barqawi, Omamah; Turró, Andreu; Urbano, DavidOver the contemporary years, multiple nations in the Middle East, notably the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, with a particular focus on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), have started significant economic transformations, implementing reforms concentrated on entrepreneurship, innovation, and research. Entrepreneurship is a critical economic catalyst that the KSA government has integrated into its extensive economic planning. Thus, researchers and policymakers have demonstrated particular interest in comprehending this phenomenon. The primary purpose of this research is to explore how the institutional environment affects entrepreneurial activity in Saudi Arabia. The methodology applied uses mixed methods, quantitative and qualitative. The quantitative research is based mainly on Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) data. These data are complemented with other sources of information, such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Doing Business project database. The statistical technique used in the thesis is logistic regression. The qualitative method involved a systematic literature review and in-depth semi-structured interviews. The articles selected for inclusion in the systematic literature review were identified based on their presence in the Web of Science database's Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI). The primary source of information for the interviewees was the Saudi Arabia Chambers of Commerce. Furthermore, this research draws upon two distinct theoretical frameworks: Institutional Theory and Human Capital Theory. This research's main findings illustrate how different institutional factors (formal and informal) influence entrepreneurial activities in the GCC, particularly in Saudi Arabia. The institutional environment plays a significant role in shaping entrepreneurial activities in this region, which is characterized by heavy dependence on a single source of income. Additionally, these findings underline how these factors restrict or provide entrepreneurs with opportunities. This thesis contributes to the existing literature by investigating understudied factors within the field, potentially advancing Institutional and Human Capital Theory. Examining the interplay between institutional factors and entrepreneurship in the GCC, particularly in Saudi Arabia, provides valuable understanding to enhance existing frameworks and stimulate further academic exploration. The findings guide policymakers and entrepreneurs, informing strategies to boost regional entrepreneurial growth.5 0