This book is an essential tool for anyone - entrepreneur, manager, professional, public official, private citizen - driven by the desire to understand the complex dynamics of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its future prospects. This understanding is crucial for undertaking or developing entrepreneurial, business, cultural, and/or non-profit activities in the country. The primary objective of the book is encapsulated in the phrase «knowing the past to understand the present and foresee the future». It aims to inspire the courageous and enlightened entrepreneur, who will find significant points of reflection from the examples provided regarding industrial districts, technological hubs, circular investments, and their development, including through the use of Islamic Finance and its alternative instruments. These are considered among the pillars of developing a diversified economy, supporting the private sector, and aligning with the goals of Vision 2030.

Pietro Paolo Rampino is a chartered accountant and auditor in Milan, specializing in internationalization processes towards Arab countries. He is a contract professor at the Luiss Business School in Rome and at Nibi - New Institute of International Business in Milan, where he teaches Islamic Finance and Doing Business in the Mena Region. He is the co-founder and executive vice president of the Joint Italian Arab Chamber of Commerce. He is also the co-author of the book «Islamic finance instruments in support of the Italian System» (Pearson), and «Sukuk: between ethics and sustainability in support of the Italian System» (Luiss University Press).