RIYADH — Under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and on his behalf, Emir of Riyadh Region Prince Faisal bin Bandar inaugurated the 12th edition of the Riyadh Economic Forum on Tuesday. The three-day forum is being held at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center. The ceremony was attended by a number of princes, ministers, officials, and ambassadors accredited to Saudi Arabia.In his speech, the Emir expressed hope that this edition would build on the forum's achievements. He also hoped its studies and discussions would provide practical insights that keep pace with Saudi Arabia's accelerating developmental and economic transformations.The forum serves as an important strategic platform for supporting decision-making and advancing comprehensive development. Since its launch in 2003, it has established a distinctive methodology that ensures its continued impact beyond each edition. The 12th Riyadh Economic Forum does not feature a single overarching tagline or theme name, but is centered on discussing five specialized strategic studies supporting the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.