Insights From Expatriate Nurses Regarding the Actualization of Saudi Vision 2030: A Qualitative Descriptive Study

Background: Saudi Arabia is known as the “heart” of the Arab region and Islamic nation. Aside from its thriving economy, the Kingdom is home to millions of expatriates. Nursing is one of the professions with the highest number of expatriates in terms of job employment, scattered in various regions of the Kingdom. Aim: This qualitative study examines the perspectives of expatriate nurses regarding the actualization of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. Design: Qualitative description. Method: The study utilized semistructured individual interviews among twenty‐six nurses working in various nursing settings (hospitals, clinics, universities, and colleges) in the Central and Eastern Regions of Saudi Arabia. The participants are all expatriate nurses originating from various countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, and America. The study employed content analysis and adhered to COREQ guidelines to guarantee the precision of the qualitative data reporting. Result: The narratives of the participants generated three themes and nine categories. The themes that emerged were “championing diversity,” “accepting equity,” and “sustaining inclusivity.” Conclusion: Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 is a proactive program designed to accelerate the Kingdom’s socioeconomic growth and enable both nationals and expatriates to achieve the third sustainable development goal, which is positive health and well‐being. Likewise, this study would like to highlight the essence of cultural diversity, equity, and inclusion in promoting a healthy personal and professional environment where every nurse can thrive regardless of their backgrounds, leading to the achievement of Vision 2030.