Speaking with Zawya, President Marcelle M. Wahba commented on changes in Saudi Arabia arising out of Vision 2030: “It is easy to be skeptical of such ambitious visions that will require dramatic social change, threaten vested economic interests and inevitably challenge established ways of doing things. This kind of deep structural change is all the more difficult in a conservative, traditional society and culture. For all these reasons, this transformation will not be easy or smooth, but it is absolutely necessary if Saudi Arabia hopes to secure a stable and prosperous future.” The piece also references AGSIW’s report from its May “Saudi Arabia Transforming” conference.