The Digital Economy and its Role in Promoting Sustainable Growth in Rentier Economies: Saudi Arabia Case Study

Abstract

This research aims to study the role of the digital economy in supporting rentier economies and its contribution to promoting sustainable economic growth. It focuses on Saudi Arabia as a case study. The research is based on the hypothesis that there is a positive relationship between digital economy indicators as an independent variable and economic growth rates as a dependent variable. The study adopted a descriptive analytical approach, supported by the standard method of measuring the impact of digital indicators on economic growth in Saudi Arabia, using official data issued by national and international agencies. The research concluded that there is a statistically significant positive relationship between the development of the digital economy and the promotion of sustainable growth, which is in line with the objectives of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030.