The Global Competitiveness Forum (GCF) was founded by the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA), as part of its efforts to raise the overall competitiveness of the nation, while giving global leaders from all spheres of economic, social and intellectual activity a platform to debate and refine the topic of competitiveness.

Vision: An annual program of activities attended by top private and public-sector leaders, international political leaders, the heads of NGOs, and selected intellectuals and individuals who share a common interest in global competitiveness.

Mission: To formally raise awareness and enthusiasm around competitiveness challenges, and to critically evaluate competitiveness theory and practice as related to such activities as International Trade, Regional Development, FDI, Environment, Innovation, Human Resources Development, Sustainability, Globalization, and the Micro- and Macroeconomic consequences of becoming increasingly competitive.