Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund prepares strategic shift amid economic and global pressures. FEB 9, 2026

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Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund prepares strategic shift amid economic and global pressures.

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds, is set to announce a major strategic overhaul, according to sources familiar with the matter. The move comes amid growing fiscal pressure, reassessment of large-scale projects, and a changing global economic landscape that is forcing governments and investors to recalibrate long-term ambitions.

With assets estimated at around US$ 925 billion, the PIF is the financial backbone of the kingdom’s Vision 2030 plan, which aims to diversify the Saudi economy away from its heavy reliance on oil revenues. The upcoming strategy, expected to cover the 2026–2030 period, signals a shift toward greater financial discipline and risk management after years of aggressive investment and ambitious mega-projects.

Sources indicate that the fund is re-evaluating several high-profile developments, including futuristic cities and large tourism projects, many of which have faced rising costs, delays, and growing scrutiny over their economic and environmental feasibility. Some projects may be scaled back or see timelines adjusted as part of the new approach.

At the same time, the PIF is expected to prioritise sectors considered strategically critical, such as industrial manufacturing, mining, artificial intelligence, logistics, and tourism, while actively seeking to attract international investors to share financial risks and increase foreign capital inflows.

The strategic reset comes against a backdrop of lower oil prices, rising public spending, and increasing global attention to governance, sustainability, and resource management. While the PIF does not position itself explicitly as a green or ESG-focused fund, analysts note that mounting international pressure for transparency and efficiency is likely to push its investment decisions closer to broader ESG and sustainability debates.

An official announcement of the revised strategy is expected in the coming days, marking a new phase in Saudi Arabia’s effort to balance economic ambition with financial resilience in an increasingly uncertain global environment.

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