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Competitive advantages of Ha’il in the light of 2030 vision: managing the economic ecosystem according to sustainable strategic management

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  • Talal M. Alsaif

    (University of Ha’il-KSA)

  • Usama M. Ibrahem

    (Educational Technology Professor at University of Ha’il-KSA & Suez Canal University–Egypt)

  • Ibrahim A. Al-Hamad

    (University of Ha’il-KSA)

  • Rabab A. Abdulkader

    (University of Ha’il- KSA)

Abstract

The study aimed to assess Ha’il’s economic advantages, including quality, cost reduction, innovation, responsiveness, and value. It analyzed the region's progress toward these advantages based on the 2030 Vision and strategic development initiatives. A descriptive correlational study was conducted, involving 269 managers, and field study data were analyzed using descriptive correlational analysis. The conclusions and findings of the study contribute to understanding and shaping the reality of Ha’il’s economic landscape. The study employed a questionnaire to examine Ha’il’s economic ecology, strategic development strategy, and competitive edge in light of the 2030 Vision. The findings indicated that Ha’il has made improvements in local supply chains, economic diversity, strong local suppliers, global integration, labor market-aligned education, product diversification, and regional security. However, the study also highlighted areas where Ha’il’s economy needs further improvement in order to effectively compete and attract investment. These areas include poor regulation, market management, and IT implementation, which have favored specialists and strategic approaches. The research findings indicated that Ha’il institutions possess strengths that give them a competitive edge. They excel at resource gathering and efficiency improvement, as reported by the respondents. Organizations in Ha’il utilized their strengths to adapt to market demands. The survey results also revealed that Ha'il firms have a clear vision, goals, and well-known staff and consumers. Additionally, the study identified the university's desire for manufacturing excellence. Strategic planning in Ha'il focuses on the external environment and differentiation, prioritizing factors like quality, innovation, and adaptability, which greatly benefit firms. The study highlighted the intimate connection between Ha'il's unique features and the external environment, emphasizing the importance of business ecosystems for economic growth and corporate competitiveness.

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  • Talal M. Alsaif & Usama M. Ibrahem & Ibrahim A. Al-Hamad & Rabab A. Abdulkader, 2025. "Competitive advantages of Ha’il in the light of 2030 vision: managing the economic ecosystem according to sustainable strategic management," Environment, Development and Sustainability: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Theory and Practice of Sustainable Development, Springer, vol. 27(10), pages 25499-25523, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:endesu:v:27:y:2025:i:10:d:10.1007_s10668-024-04566-w
    DOI: 10.1007/s10668-024-04566-w
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