RIYADH – 6th November 2025 –  New research from Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world’s lifelong learning company, reveals gaps at career and learning transition points are costing Saudi Arabia an estimated SAR 62 billion in lost earnings annually for Saudi nationals.

Pearson’s “Lost in Transition: Fixing Saudi Arabia’s SAR 62 billion ‘learn-to-earn’ skills gap” details the economic and personal impact of learning gaps during major career transitions – from formal education to work, moving from one job to another, and disruptions caused by AI automation. In a youth-driven economy where roughly 70% of the population is under 35, the report recommends approaches to learning and skills development to support the goals of Vision 2030.

Dubai, UAE, October 31 2025 – Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world’s lifelong learning company, showcased its latest AI-powered learning and language solutions at two of the region’s leading HR gatherings: the HR Summit & Expo (HRSE) and the Gov HR Summit—demonstrating how continuous learning can unlock performance and innovation in the era of AI hybrid work.

At HRSE, Pearson engaged with regional HR and L&D leaders to explore how organisations can cultivate continuous learning cultures that strengthen performance and prepare employees for rapid technological change.