WHO WE ARE
The Saudi Business Council (SBC) is an independent, non-profit, private-sector association registered in the Kingdom of Spain.
SBC serves as an international institutional platform for economic diplomacy, international cooperation, strategic partnerships, responsible investment dialogue, and knowledge exchange, supporting qualified stakeholders in their engagement with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in alignment with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.
Established with an international outlook, the Council promotes structured cooperation between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and global partners by facilitating institutional dialogue, strengthening strategic connectivity, and encouraging implementation-oriented collaboration founded on responsible governance and long-term value creation.
Our Purpose
The purpose of the Saudi Business Council is to strengthen structured international cooperation between Saudi Arabia and the global community through institutional engagement, strategic dialogue, and sustainable partnership frameworks.
As Saudi Arabia continues its economic transformation under Saudi Vision 2030, governments, companies, investors, universities, development institutions, and international organizations increasingly seek informed and well-structured pathways for cooperation.
SBC was established to support this evolving international landscape by promoting institutional clarity, responsible engagement, and governance-based cooperation that contributes to sustainable economic development.
Our Institutional Role
SBC operates as an independent institutional platform that supports international cooperation through:
- Economic diplomacy
- International cooperation
- Strategic partnerships
- Responsible investment dialogue
- Institutional dialogue
- Strategic research and policy analysis
- Knowledge exchange
- International convening
- Educational and capacity-building initiatives
- Long-term collaboration aligned with Saudi Vision 2030
Rather than acting as a commercial intermediary, the Council develops structured institutional frameworks that strengthen cooperation through transparency, professionalism, strategic alignment, and mutual trust.
Who We Work With
SBC works with qualified stakeholders across the international cooperation ecosystem, including:
- Governments and public institutions
- Ministries and competent authorities
- International organizations
- Companies and multinational corporations
- Small and medium-sized enterprises
- Investors and family offices
- Universities and research institutions
- Development institutions
- Business associations and professional organizations
- Think tanks and policy institutes
- Innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems
Each engagement is developed according to the objectives, governance requirements, and institutional responsibilities of the participating organizations.
Our Institutional Methodology
SBC believes that sustainable international cooperation begins with institutional understanding before implementation.
Every initiative follows a structured methodology designed to promote responsible cooperation through:
- Institutional mapping
- Stakeholder alignment
- Strategic planning
- Partnership architecture
- Governance design
- Responsible implementation
- Long-term relationship development
This methodology helps transform dialogue into structured cooperation while strengthening institutional confidence among participating stakeholders.
The Council of 5 Framework
The Council of 5 Framework is SBC's institutional architecture for organizing international cooperation.
It provides a structured methodology for developing cooperation across five strategic corridors connecting trade, investment, innovation, education, sustainability, and institutional collaboration.
The framework enables governments, companies, universities, development institutions, and international organizations to pursue coordinated partnerships supported by strategic alignment, defined governance arrangements, and implementation-oriented cooperation.
As part of this framework, SBC supports international initiatives that contribute to the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, including economic diversification, innovation, knowledge exchange, entrepreneurship, responsible investment, and sustainable development.
Our Institutional Principles
Every activity undertaken by the Saudi Business Council is guided by shared institutional principles:
- Integrity
- Independence
- Professionalism
- Transparency
- Responsible Governance
- Long-Term Partnership
- Respect for Sovereignty
- Responsible International Cooperation
These principles guide the Council's governance, publications, programmes, partnerships, and institutional engagement.
Our Commitment
As an independent association registered in Spain, the Saudi Business Council is committed to strengthening trusted international relationships between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the global community through economic diplomacy, institutional cooperation, responsible governance, and sustainable long-term partnerships.
The Council complements the work of public institutions by supporting structured dialogue, institutional connectivity, and implementation-oriented cooperation while fully respecting the legal mandates, governance frameworks, and sovereign responsibilities of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Kingdom of Spain.
SBC believes that lasting international cooperation is built not only through opportunity, but through trust, institutional credibility, responsible governance, and a shared commitment to creating long-term value for future generations.