# Mohammed bin Salman and Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030: A Transformation Report

## Introduction

Since Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud (MBS) was appointed Crown Prince in 2017, Saudi Arabia has undergone unprecedented transformation.

As a Saudi journalist writing to an American audience, I aim to present the remarkable changes that have reshaped our nation's social and economic landscape, challenging outdated perceptions about our kingdom.

## Vision 2030: A Blueprint for Modernization

Vision 2030, launched under MBS's leadership, represents Saudi Arabia's ambitious roadmap to diversify the economy, reduce dependence on oil, and create a vibrant society.

This comprehensive plan has already yielded significant results in just seven years, as highlighted by regional developments such as those in Najran, where substantial healthcare investments have transformed medical services for thousands of citizens.

## Economic Reforms and Diversification

### Employment and Economic Growth

Saudi Arabia's economic transformation is evident in its improving

# Mohammed bin Salman and Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030: A Transformation Report

## Introduction

Since Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud (MBS) was appointed Crown Prince in 2017, Saudi Arabia has undergone unprecedented transformation.

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Content: Saudi Arabia aims to increase home ownership to 70% and reduce loan waiting times by 10 years in line with the Kingdom ’ s Vision 2030 framework
Ongoing initiatives by the government aim to reform the housing market and improve opportunities for Saudi households to own homes
The real estate sector is a pivotal component of the Kingdom ’ s economy, contributing around 7% of GDP and creating 40,000 jobs in 2021.
PwC Middle East published a new report today entitled “The Transformation of the Housing Sector in Saudi Arabia ” which outlines the vision of the housing market reform program in Saudi Arabia.
The report also identifies the major initiatives included in the programme and the key performance indicators targeted to ensure the successful implementation of the programme.
This comes in light of the increase in housing demand in the Kingdom, which reached 99,600 homes in 2021 and is expected to rise by more than 50% to reach 153,000 homes by 2030.
More than 1.6 million Saudi citizens were on the waiting lists for government housing programs in 2017.
Since then, the Kingdom has developed a “Housing Program ” in 2018 with the aim of increasing Saudi households ’ access to affordable housing in a prime location that respects quality and safety, underscoring Saudi Arabia ’ s commitment to addressing challenges that include population growth, rapid urban sprawl, inadequate supply of affordable housing, and an unregulated self-building market.
In the past few years, the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing (MoMRA) has worked closely with the private sector to facilitate the ownership journey, motivate real estate developers, and provide housing solutions and products that meet the needs of citizens at competitive and subsidized prices in line with the Kingdom ’ s Vision 2030.
This report reviews some of the key initiatives that have had a positive impact on the Kingdom ’ s transformation efforts.
Access to funding
By addressing the barriers created by the high-interest home finance environment, this pivotal dimension aims to challenge the rising cost of housing through a range of government-supported initiatives.
Facilitating access to sustainable financing solutions is critical to addressing this challenge, and SRC has pumped more than SAR 6.5 billion by 2020 with plans to refinance 20% of the housing finance market by 2025.
The support provided by the Saudi Central Bank has played a pivotal role in the growth of the sector with the reduction of the minimum down payment from 30% to 5% of the purchase price and the increase in the number of banks providing housing loans.
Real Estate Development
In addition to improving access to finance, the Kingdom has continued its efforts to expand private sector participation, particularly in developing affordable housing in prime locations with quality and safety in mind.
Over the next 10 years, the Kingdom will need about 1.2 million new homes to reach 4.96 million by 2030.
Increased regulation
The creation of a new central regulatory entity for the real estate sector, the General Authority for Real Estate, in 2017 aims to regulate the sector, stimulate investment and protect consumers.
The improved governance system helps stabilize the rental and purchase market through initiatives such as the "Ejar" program, which regulates the relationships between all parties involved in the rental process.
Moreover, the expected rate of development of the real estate market provides an opportunity for the growth of off-plan sales which will be supported by additional insurance through initiatives such as WAFI, which regulates off-plan sales, operations and leasehold transactions.
Enhanced Beneficiary Journey
The Saudi housing market transformation plan also focuses on enhancing the beneficiaries ’ journey, which is a pivotal dimension to address low levels of customer satisfaction.
This axis consists of a set of basic initiatives, including the owners, companies and residential program.
These initiatives strengthen the partnership between the government and the private sector to provide affordable housing solutions and products that meet the needs of citizens and enable Saudi home buyers digitally to apply for their first home electronically.
Commenting on the report, Imad Al Shahrouri, Director of Real Estate Advisory Group Middle East, said: “Saudi Arabia has come a long way in transforming the housing market over the past few years. Government initiatives have reshaped and positively shaped the housing sector across its value chain and boosted home ownership.
Under the patronage of His Excellency Majed bin Abdullah bin Hamad Al Hugail, Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing, and with continued support from key stakeholders, new sustainable financing solutions will continue to be developed, giving Saudi citizens greater opportunities to enter the housing market.
Maintaining market stability and the success of this program will require strong governance frameworks and legislation, so we believe that a strong regulator, coupled with partnerships with the private sector, will contribute to unprecedented growth in the sector, empowering owners and boosting the economy. ”
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Content: (Bloomberg) -- It’s only a matter of time before Saudi Arabia starts attracting more foreign direct investment to support Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s economic diversification drive, according to boutique firm deNovo Partners.

The lack of meaningful FDI so far isn’t “something that will be there forever,” said May Nasrallah, a former Morgan Stanley banker who founded the Dubai-based advisory and serves as its executive chairwoman.

Changes in regulation and clarity on rules around bankruptcy law, for example, are needed to draw in greater sums of international capital, she said in a Bloomberg television interview on the sidelines of the Qatar Economic Forum.

Saudi Arabia’s goal to lure $100 billion of overseas money by 2030 seems out of reach for now, with many potential investors still viewing the country as somewhat of a risky bet, Bloomberg has reported. The kingdom wants external capital to help ease the spending burden on mega projects and other initiatives aimed at diversifying away from oil.

Nasrallah’s own advisory shop earlier this year secured a provisional license to operate in Saudi Arabia, joining numerous other boutique and investment banks rushing to the kingdom.

While Saudi Arabia has made a wealth of changes to rules and regulations aimed at making it easier to navigate the investment environment, there’s still an “issue of perception” and “issue of practicality” that may be limiting the inflow of capital, Nasrallah said.

“But they’re certainly heading in the right direction and doing a lot,” she said.

In a sign of the need for more capital, executives from so-called giga projects like Neom and Qiddiya were out in force this week at events in the capital city of Riyadh to pitch themselves to potential partners and investors. Neom also recently held a show-and-tell for bankers.

Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan has previously said some Vision 2030 projects would be delayed, while others are accelerated as the kingdom considers its funding needs, among other things. Saudi Arabia is also trying to avoid a scenario where the economy overheats, stokes inflation and leads to more imports for things like building materials for projects.

“Jadaan has been very smart in the way he has handled the hiccups facing the Saudi gigaprojects,” Andrew Hammond, Middle East historian at Oxford University, said at QEF. “He doesn’t deny any problems in maintaining funding lines.”

“He turns it around as a positive that allows for reassessing and streamlining them,” he said. “It’s the best answer. In any case, no one ever took seriously the idea that they would all be ready by 2030.”

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Content: When it comes to Saudi Arabia in the first place
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Saudi Arabia today is a country that looks to the future to be an active member of the transformational industry in the Middle East, looking to change the historical models and stories of the past that have shaped the Middle East since the end of World War II.
The decisive political developments in Saudi Arabia revolve around the creation of a balanced political path adapted to the surrounding international transformations, based on the changes taking place in Saudi Arabia, especially in the main strategic project of Vision 2030, an ambitious vision to make Saudi Arabia an investment space at all levels. The Kingdom ’ s vision gives it to investors in all fields.
The developmental discourse of Saudi Arabia focuses on technology, investing in youth, creating a balanced social transformation, strengthening the historical link between leadership and society and overcoming hard challenges by placing Saudi society on an international path that conforms to its potential as an ambitious society willing to develop and its values towards an effective international role.
Confronting structural changes in the economic and social rules requires a lot of efforts and practical structures carried by Saudi Vision 2030, which allowed the outside world to feel strongly the magnitude of the transformation that took place in Saudi Arabia. Achieve balanced and unprecedented achievements.
The anti-corruption campaign was the biggest title and the bold step that received social acceptance in an open horizontal manner, and this step facilitated the detection of many tracks that were circumventing the regimes and enabled the leadership to send direct messages at home and abroad to confirm that this approach is heavily linked to Saudi geopolitical and economic motives that will find their way into Saudi foreign policy. This is not reflected in the Saudi geopolitical pattern, which is willing to play a pivotal role as an international middle power capable of achieving achievements.
Saudi Arabia today is a country that looks to the future to be an active member in making transformations in the Middle East region looking to change the historical models and stories of the past that have characterized the Middle East since the end of World War II, and because Saudi Arabia is the most qualified in this region, especially after the region went through all these fierce storms that affected the Middle East, most recently the Arab revolutions. Saudi generosity and swallowing what it offers without reflecting on the reality for which it was granted, whether it was money or political or cultural initiatives, in a precise sense the Saudi approach coming from this land must be built healthy and correct ways to bear fruit.
When His Excellency the Minister of Finance stated at the World Economic Forum: “We are changing the way we provide aid and development assistance, we used to provide grants and direct deposits without restrictions and we are changing that now ”, this strategic approach marked an important turning point for Saudi foreign policy. She pointed out the missing elements of the upcoming Saudi strategy, its geopolitical space, and its actual role as a state that has the ability to lead the region in an effective and participatory manner to serve the Middle East region.
Countries are evolving and many will not simply accept that Saudi Arabia leads the region with an advanced evolutionary methodology that goes beyond many of the usual values of the Middle East countries. Saudi Arabia has the acquired right to shape its geopolitical model according to its potential. An actor in the G20; the world ’ s largest economies.
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Content: How did the Kingdom achieve an extraordinary breakthrough in reducing unemployment?
The words of the Crown Prince revealed a strategic vision based on the human factor
“Our most precious wealth, no matter how great it may be: an ambitious people, most of them young, is the pride of our country and the guarantee of its future with the help of God, ” the words of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman, revealing a strategic vision for the Kingdom, based on the human factor.
Thanks to Vision 2030, which put the human factor in mind, unemployment reached an all-time low in Saudi history, remaining relatively stable at 3.5% compared to 3.4% in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to an index of the General Authority for Statistics, monitoring the overall unemployment rate of Saudis and non-Saudis.
Approaching the target of "Vision 2030", which had put an end to it at 7%, unemployment among Saudis registered a decline by the end of the first quarter of this year (2024) to reach 7.6% in the first quarter of 2024 compared to 7.8% in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the Labor Market Bulletin issued by the General Authority for Statistics for the first quarter of 2024, which showed changes in the labor market for that period. Estimating the results of the fourth quarter 2023 using the data of the Saudi census 2022.
While the unemployment rate for Saudi women increased slightly in the first quarter of 2024 to 14.2% compared to 13.9% in the previous quarter, the unemployment rate for Saudi men decreased in the first quarter of 2024 to 4.2% compared to 4.6% in the previous quarter.
The labor force indicators in the first quarter of 2024 showed an increase in the labor force participation rate of the total Saudis for the first quarter of 2024 to reach 51.4% compared to 50.4% in the previous quarter, while the participation rate in the total labor force of Saudis and non-Saudis decreased to reach 66.0% compared to the fourth quarter of 2023 (67.0%).
According to the results of the Labour Market Bulletin for the first quarter of 2024, the labor force participation rate for Saudi women increased to 35.8% compared to 35.0% in the previous quarter, and the labor force participation rate for Saudi males increased in the first quarter of 2024, reaching 66.4% compared to 65.4% in the previous quarter.
Indicators adopted by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) indicated access to them, by collecting information through a representative sample of the population of the various administrative regions in the Kingdom of families, and completing an electronic form containing a number of questions.
How did the UK achieve these extraordinary results?
After a previous statement by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz, in which he revealed the target of unemployment among Saudis between 4 and 7%, stressing that the government will achieve that goal before the deadline, the Kingdom devoted its efforts to reach this goal before the deadline, which was achieved by a large percentage; according to the latest results.
These positive developments have been linked by specialists to corrective strategies for the labor market, support for private sector establishments, and Emiratisation programs.
The latest Emiratisation decision in the Kingdom was the entry into force of the second phase of the decision to localize consultancy services professions by 40%, as of March 25, as part of the Ministry of Human Resources ’ plan to provide more stimulating and productive employment opportunities for citizens in various regions of the Kingdom.
From time to time, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development issues Emiratisation decisions targeting a number of jobs in the labor market, in an attempt to reduce the unemployment rate among citizens, and to push qualified categories, to contribute to achieving the goals of Vision 2030 through Saudi hands.
However, the entry of qualified citizens into the labor market would only have been achieved through a globally competitive promotion through the Human Capacity Development Program, which worked to build an ambitious national strategy for the development of citizen capabilities, starting from early childhood, through general education, university education and technical and vocational training, to training and lifelong learning, with the participation of government agencies, the private sector and the non-profit sector.
Since its launch in 2021, the Human Capacity Development Program has worked to ensure the readiness of citizens at all stages of life by investing in national talents and competencies, ensuring the alignment of educational outputs with the needs of the labor market, promoting and supporting the culture of innovation and entrepreneurship, developing and rehabilitating skills, as well as consolidating and promoting values to achieve a prosperous economy led by highly competent national capabilities.
This program combined with the incentives and support programs provided by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development to private sector enterprises to help companies employ citizens, which resulted in a significant reduction in the unemployment rate among Saudis.
Among the incentives provided by "Human Resources" are: training and qualification, support for the recruitment process of human resources, in addition to specialized programs provided by the Human Resources Development Fund "HADAF".
Factors have combined with many policies and decisions, including diversifying the economy and not relying on oil as a primary source of income, so tourism has emerged as one of the sectors that contributed to reducing the unemployment rate to unprecedented levels.
* Tourism.
Contribute to reducing unemployment
On the contribution of the tourism sector to job creation, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said in previous statements that the tourism sector will create 3 million jobs until 2030.
In an effort to push this sector forward, the Ministry of Tourism has provided a number of procedures to facilitate visitors to the Kingdom from all countries of the world, the latest of which is the introduction of an e-visa for holders of tickets to the World Cup e-sports to enable them to visit the Kingdom ’ s various destinations in the summer of Saudi Arabia.
The measures contributed to an increase in the number of tourists in Saudi Arabia by 10% in the first quarter of 2024, while their spending increased by 17%, according to Saudi Minister of Tourism Ahmed al-Khatib, who stressed that the Kingdom achieved the objectives of the national tourism strategy early.
According to Khatib, domestic tourism in Saudi Arabia reached 77 million visits in 2023, which reflected on the unemployment rate in the Kingdom.
The development in the tourism sector coincided with the success of the Kingdom in attracting foreign investments to its territory; the net foreign direct investment inflows in Saudi Arabia recorded 13 billion riyals during the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to 11 billion riyals in the third quarter of the same year, an increase of 16%.
The balance of foreign direct investment in Saudi Arabia at the end of 2022 amounted to 762 billion riyals, while the total inflows of foreign direct investment amounted to 123 billion riyals.
That inflow of investment was reflected in the growth of the private sector and the increase in employment opportunities, which contributed to the creation of jobs and the reduction of unemployment rates.
Are there any other areas?
Digital and technological transformation was one of the prominent factors that contributed to the emergence of new opportunities in the labor market; the promotion of innovation and the adoption of modern technology in various sectors in the Kingdom, in turn, reflected in increasing jobs and reducing the size of unemployment in the Kingdom.
The Kingdom has sought to create an attractive economic environment, and its national strategy for industry has set its sights on labour-intensive sectors, which included 12 strategic sectors, including the automotive industry.
The National Industrial Strategy focuses on 12 sub-sectors to diversify the industrial economy in the Kingdom, while it has identified more than 800 investment opportunities worth SAR 1 trillion, forming a new chapter of sustainable growth for the sector, achieving ambitious economic returns for the Kingdom by 2030, including: tripling the industrial GDP and doubling the value of industrial exports to reach SAR 557 billion.
The National Strategy for Industry is also working to bring the total value of additional investments in the sector to 1.3 trillion riyals, increasing exports of advanced technical products by about six times, in addition to creating tens of thousands of high-quality jobs.
* Government Incentives
According to a report issued by the National Labor Observatory of the Human Resources Fund, the incentives provided to the private sector, which are: material and rewards, training and continuous development, in addition to support and Emiratisation programs, contributed to reducing the unemployment rate among Saudis.
The report says that thanks to these government incentives, the private sector was able to add about 1 million new jobs in 2023, exceeding 11 million compared to 9.9 million in 2022.
According to the report issued months ago, the total number of citizens working in the private sector between one and three years of work amounted to more than 611,000 employees, while the number of citizens in private companies between three and five years amounted to more than 377,000 workers.
Experts say that the low unemployment rate confirms that Saudi strategies, which resulted in the entry of a large number of local and international companies into the labor market, in addition to the launch of a number of major government projects, contributed to raising employment rates, which confirms that the Kingdom is on a steady pace towards achieving the goals of Vision 2030 ahead of time.
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RIYADH (Reuters) - In seven years since its announcement in 2016, the Kingdom has witnessed tangible progress in many areas achieved as a result of the continuous efforts of the wise leadership to reformulate the third Kingdom on firm foundations and solid foundations from which the country will move towards prosperity and sustainable development.
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The writer added in his article in the newspaper “Riyadh ” entitled“ Continuous Progress ”, that the progress achieved by the Kingdom was continuous and qualitative, reflecting the size of the official efforts exerted, and the efficiency of planning, so as to achieve the target, this progress was not limited to what was stated in the periodic reports of government agencies, but also witnessed by various international organizations, which saw that the Kingdom succeeded in achieving everything it sought and planned with rare ingenuity, It relies on the creativity of its leaders and their innovative thinking, and the determination of its children and their serious desire to bring about radical change, and keep pace with global development. ”
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“During the years of vision, Saudi progress has been a lot and diverse, not the first of which is the progress in the education, health and digital infrastructure index of the country, not the last of which is the progress in the global competitiveness index and government performance, to what the Kingdom achieved hours before moving to the sixth place in the values and behaviors index of the business sector, according to the annual report of global competitiveness“ 2022 ” published by the International Institute for Management Development.
New investment sectors
“This ranking reflects excellence in the development of four main categories, including economic performance, governance efficiency, business environment efficiency, and infrastructure, including business efficiency, alignment with international standards, openness to foreign investment, business competitiveness, economic development, business flexibility, and digital transformation. ”
The writer continued, “It is not possible to separate the Saudi progress in the values and behaviors index of the business sector, and the progress achieved by the national economy in the years of vision, through the introduction of new investment sectors, the announcement of quality projects, diversity in sources of income, attracting foreign investments, and reducing dependence on oil income. ”
Exceptional hard work.
“What has been achieved for the Kingdom in the international indicators is not a mere coincidence, but is the result of a hard and exceptional work, blessed by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, and led by the Crown Prince and Prime Minister to translate the vision programs and plans into tangible achievements, sensed by the follow-ups of the Gulf 365 and the resident, and praised by the world. ”

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The Kingdom strengthens its innovative position in the world through the portal "LEAP 2023"
With the support of the Crown Prince and plans to support the economy
Since His Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced the details of Vision 2030 in the summer of 2016, the Kingdom has focused on promoting modern technologies, pushing the youth of the country to think outside the box, and working to find various innovations that will be the nucleus of entrepreneurial start-ups that achieve all the aspirations of the citizen and the national economy.
Day after day, the Kingdom is strengthening its innovative programs in the field of technology, and works according to a mechanism that guarantees the lion ’ s share of new and modern innovations, which is needed by the Saudi and global market, and for this, tomorrow in Riyadh, the work of the International LEAP 23 Conference, which lasts for 4 days, with the participation of a number of experts, talented innovators and leading companies in the fields of technology and innovation.
The conference, which comes with the slogan “Toward New Horizons ”, will showcase the latest technology and provide visitors with an enjoyable experience exploring the latest industries and global innovations.
More than 100,000 innovators and technical experts from around the world are expected to attend.
Generation Technicians
No one will forget the visits made by the Crown Prince to developed countries, at the beginning of his announcement of the vision, where he visited the Scientific Research Center and scientific valleys, and learned about the mechanism of work of these centers, and met entrepreneurs and officials, in reference to the desire of His Highness to find a generation of Saudi technicians capable of reaching special innovations that raise the value of the Saudi citizen.
The second edition of the conference is of great importance, as it comes after the impressive success achieved by the first edition with the support of the Crown Prince, and His Highness directed that the conference be an annual gathering of the most important international technology experts.
During the first edition of the event, the Kingdom succeeded in asserting and strengthening its position and regional and global leadership in terms of technology, digital and innovation, as well as its relentless pursuit of the goals of the "Vision 2030" in the fields of technology and promising sectors that receive the patronage and attention of Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Foreseeing the future
The conference was held last year, across six platforms, with the participation of about 350 international and local speakers, and discussed the future of technology through more than 380 discussion sessions, in order to anticipate changes and work on proactive solutions to develop communities commensurate with the aspirations of their youth.
Last year, under the theme “Eye on the Future ”, LEAP addressed many scientific topics that shape the future of science, such as the innovative economy, financial technologies, smart cities, health technologies, the fourth industrial revolution, clean technology, retail, and many other topics, such as the future of energy and educational technologies, which will be the focus of the second edition.
Internet of Things
The conference also discussed topics such as the digital economy, the Internet of Things, biological and health technologies, quantum science, intelligent exploration, unmanned systems, space and satellites, financial technologies and open source.
It is expected that the Kingdom will achieve the package of technical successes, and discuss the mechanism of enhancing the digital infrastructure in the Kingdom, through the creation of programs and means from which the Kingdom proceeds towards broad horizons of scientific innovations.
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Content: A road map for a development renaissance
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Mohammed bin Salman is a brilliant leader who possesses wise leadership with all its components of intelligence, vision, courage, firmness and charisma, characteristics that enabled him to draw a road map to achieve an unprecedented development renaissance that keeps pace with the requirements of the time period in the fields of science, knowledge, economy and environment.
There is certainly no leader who leads his country towards development, prosperity and development, according to a studied future vision, and clear strategic objectives, enabling him to accomplish what others could not, not only in one area, but in multiple fields despite difficult challenges and volatile international conditions.
The Kingdom and the Gulf states were facing difficult challenges, requiring leadership that would ensure sustainable development and move the country to safety, especially in countries that rely on a single resource and are located in a volatile region.
However, the Crown Prince ’ s perception of the seriousness of the stage and the need to keep pace with the changes that the world is going through, paved the way for the emergence of change with the announcement of the Kingdom ’ s Vision 2030, which focused on the quality of life of citizens and residents on the Kingdom ’ s soil, and aimed at reducing dependence on oil and diversifying the sources of the economy.
In the economy and development, efforts have been made to reduce dependence on oil through various initiatives, including the development of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), which is a key pillar of the Kingdom ’ s Vision 2030, by developing the Kingdom ’ s wealth and contributing to the growth of non-oil GDP.
The Public Investment Fund (PIF) has risen to the fifth largest sovereign wealth fund in the world.
In the same context, the Kingdom is seeking to localize the renewable energy industry, focus on technology and artificial intelligence, and build the capacity of young people to prepare for a bright future.
The development of military industries has also received great attention, with emphasis on raising the proportion of local content in development projects and contracts with foreign and local companies.
In light of the wise vision, the Kingdom has been able to develop all kinds of state systems to keep pace with the requirements of the times, including judicial systems, personal rights, investment, planning, construction and reconstruction, among others, which achieves quality of life and enhances the attraction of foreign investments, and provides wonderful electronic services.
Arab also plans the Kingdom ’ s Vision 2030 to develop the tourism and entertainment sector to support the Kingdom ’ s economy by enacting the necessary legislation, building national capacities, and launching massive tourism infrastructure projects in Al-Ula, Qiddiya, the Red Sea, Neom, Asir, Diriyah and others.
In the area of the environment, he has created deterrent regimes, launched environmental policing and created many new reserves that will soon bear fruit.
Not only that, but he launched the Green Riyadh Initiative, then the Green Saudi Arabia, and not only that, but he launched the Green Middle East Initiative.
Through his wise vision, he was able to empower women to contribute to the development of their country, protect them from violence, extortion and harassment, as well as raise the quality of life of citizens by encouraging sports and creating the infrastructure for their practice by all members of society.
No less important is the fierce war on corruption of all kinds, whether it is embezzlement of public money or the use of influence or the seizure of land without right, that is, without the existence of documents and justifications for ownership, and accompanied by the issuance of many regulations on the conditions of land ownership with emphasis on the survival of mountain peaks, sea shores and archaeological sites public property of the state for the benefit of all.
As a result of these efforts, the Kingdom has achieved advanced positions in the International Competitiveness Index, as well as the E-Government Index and others.
In fact, the space allocated to the article does not allow us to fulfill the deserves of this inspiring leader who planted his love in the hearts of his people, and win the respect and admiration of others, to the extent that many wish through videos spread on social networking sites, Yes, citizens of Arab countries, to wake up to them an inspiring and courageous leader and visionary like Mohammed bin Salman, to promote their countries development and limit the spread of corruption in their countries. They congratulate the homeland on this inspiring leader, and congratulate him on the loyal Saudi people.
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The Minister of Energy, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, said on Saturday that the young men and women of the Kingdom are the owners of the Saudi Vision 2030, stressing that he feels proud to belong to the Kingdom and its people.
“Sticking to what matters to us today to move forward to a better future led by this generation and the generations that will follow, so whatever you see today in Saudi Arabia or tomorrow is not my work or the work of my generation alone, but the work of everyone, ” he said.
“I am empowered by supporting young men and women who have a vision and who are the owners of the Kingdom ’ s Vision 2030, but empowerment has spread in Saudi Arabia and many of the young men and women we saw at the exhibition who work day and night to provide the best.
I am proud to say that everyone in the Kingdom will achieve the future we all look forward to for our children and grandchildren to live in. ”
“What you ’ re seeing today and what you ’ re going to see on Monday is just a preview of the vision we ’ d like to have that will enable us to build bridges between sustainability, economic diversification and economic growth and improve and enhance the safety and well-being of the Kingdom. ”
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Content: Saudi Arabia vows to boost oil production
Astana, May 11 (Xinhua) -- Saudi Arabia is boosting oil production and stepping up global expansion plans for its state-owned oil company in preparation for what could be the largest stock listing in global history, according to the Financial Times.
Amin Nasser, the chief executive of Saudi Aramco, made his first comments on his government ’ s oil policy since a government reshuffle last weekend, stressing that the company was willing to compete with rivals, warning all producers, including regional rivals Iran and the U.S. shale industry.
Amin Nasser told the company's rare media visit at the headquarters of Saudi Aramco in Dhahran: "No matter what kind of call Saudi Aramco faces, we will respond."
There will always be a need for additional production. Production will increase in 2016. "
Saudi Arabia on Sunday replaced its veteran oil minister Ali al-Naimi, who has been in office for more than 20 years, and industry insiders are watching what happens to Saudi policy or crude oil production.
Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has hinted that Saudi Arabia could easily boost output to more than 11 million barrels per day as Iran tries to attract customers after years of sanctions relief.
More than one barrel of every eight barrels of crude oil worldwide is produced by Saudi Aramco, which is at the heart of the reform plan that Mohammed is pushing for.
Mohammed, who already has real power in Saudi Arabia, believes the company could be valued at more than $2 trillion after a planned initial public offering (IPO) of less than 5% of Aramco ’ s shares.
The reform plan, called Vision 2030, aims to end Saudi Arabia ’ s dependence on oil within 15 years, leveraging the assets of the state-owned oil company to fund broad investments and diversify the economy.
Saudi Arabia's new oil minister, Khalid al-Falih, said on his first day in office that Saudi Arabia's oil policy remained "stable", but he also showed a willingness to use the country's "maximum sustainable capacity" to meet customer demand.
Khalid Al-Falih, former chief executive of Saudi Aramco, is now chairman of the company.
Saudi Aramco ’ s current CEO, Nasser, said that Saudi Arabia ’ s average daily crude oil production last year was 10.2 million barrels, the highest annual level on record. If Saudi Arabia increases production in 2016, it will squeeze high-cost production in other regions; after nearly two years of falling oil prices, production in other regions has begun to decline.
"We are seeing an increase in global demand," Nasser said, referring to rising consumption in countries such as India and the United States.
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Content: Favorite project of the prince was not affordable for the king of toys of kings
Jemal Bustani, author haqqin.az
Once I happened to visit one of the presentations of the "city of the future" flagship project of the program of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman - Vision 2030 - futuristic megalopolis Neom.
In 3-D graphics, it was indelibly impressive, but frightening, giving rise to the idea of what it really is: the mad design of a genius ahead of his time - or a feast of ambitions, an orgy of futuristic fantasies, not supported by economic calculations?
A 170-kilometer continuous strip of skyscrapers, where one and a half million people live, no cars - only high-speed trains, a "city in the city" floating on the water, and even a ski track - this was what Neom saw in the projects of his creators, whose team was personally supervised by the Crown Prince and the de facto ruler of the Kingdom.
And “only ” for one and a half trillion dollars and 8 years.
Now the project is radically reducing, as they say, ruthlessly “cutting the sturgeon ” of the ambitions of the Saudi crown prince.
Instead of 170 kilometers - 2.4 by 2033, instead of one and a half million residents - 300 thousand, and this is in the most optimistic scenarios.
The reason is banal – the Sovereign Wealth Fund of the Kingdom, it is also the State Investment Fund refused to approve the budget of Neom for 2024.
The highest officials of the Kingdom were able to prove to King Salman that they cannot afford this project.
And instead of spending on these “excesses ”, it would be better to finance simpler projects, joint weapons plants with China, for example.
Or invest in the expansion of the fleet.
How did they manage to convince an elderly monarch to refuse his beloved son his expensive toy?
It's easy enough.
Just by telling him that because of the huge spending on the modernization of Saudi Arabia, the cash reserves of the State Investment Fund have fallen to $15 billion.
This is the lowest level since 2020.
And it is not that the Kingdom does not have money - they, of course, exist, and in considerable quantities.
But still not so large as to rampantly spend them on the construction of the “city of the future ”, no matter how beautiful it is in the projects.
The king's argument.
Mohammed bin Salman was also involved.
What made it all the easier for him to do was that he had seriously matured over the years as a statesman.
His Vision 2030 is the time of his youth, when, driving the heels of the royal guards in the fashionable Carlton Ritz into the dynastic opposition understanding who is now the master in Saudi Arabia, he decided that now he is subject to everything.
That he is now on a white camel and all his wishes will be fulfilled.
Now he is a different, sophisticated experience, learned to correlate his “want ” with the“ can ” of Saudi Arabia.
In his circle of like-minded young people like him, Mohammed bin Salman liked to repeat: “We are the ones who can decide the future of our generation.
If we don ’ t take a step forward, who else will? ”
But now he realizes that life is more complicated than it seems when you dream of it with young friends by the fire in the desert...
The Neom project also stalled because it did not have foreign investors.
Bin Salman ’ s Western business partners viewed the “city of the future ” as a blessing to the crown prince, who is mad at the glut of petrodollars.
The Chinese were wiser, reminding the crown prince of the saying “the journey of a thousand li begins with the first step. ”
That is, they told him something like this: “Your Highness, the project is very good.
But let us approach its implementation gradually.
We will create joint arms production there, we will modernize ports there, we will create infrastructure there – and invest the profits from this wherever you want. ”
Mohammed bin Salman ’ s council appreciated – and since then, the Chinese have become reliable partners of the “Young Saudis ”, that is, those who are part of the crown prince ’ s team.
Recently, Bahrain announced the creation of the Investcorp Golden Horizon fund with a capital of $1 billion.
It is backed by China ’ s sovereign wealth fund, China Investment Corporation, CIC, and aims to invest in companies in Saudi Arabia.
As stated in the Foundation ’ s promotional prospectus, it studies “companies with high growth potential in attractive sectors, including consumer goods, healthcare, logistics and business services. ”
At the same time, the Saudi fund Investcorp pre-IPO began its work, which will attract investors to two new “brainchild ” of bin Salman – the logistics startup Trukker and the telecommunications hub NourNe.
If all goes well, with the help of the Chinese, they will be able to raise money for the “Young Saudis ” on Neom.
After all, the right word, I really want to see this “city of the future ” live.
In the embodiment of the fantasies of humanity in metal, stone and glass.
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Bani Hamim: A comprehensive health and development renaissance in Najran
(MENAFN- Al Watan) Director General of Health Affairs in Najran Region, Dr. Ibrahim bin Saleh Bani Humim, said: "In these blessed days, we celebrate the seventh anniversary of the pledge of Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz as Crown Prince.
Seven years during which the young crown prince launched the Kingdom ’ s Vision 2030.
That vision, which invested the strengths of God ’ s love for our beloved kingdom, it is the land of the Two Holy Mosques, the cleanest of the Bekaa, the kiss of Muslims, and the heart of the Arab and Islamic worlds.
Seven years in which the Kingdom has made steady and rapid steps in all fields, and has made a glorious history full of achievements, and has become a difficult number among nations and peoples, and the Kingdom has become a destination for senior leaders, politicians, financiers and economists with the confidence and patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, and his Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Development Projects
Najran Region and its provinces, supported by the wise leadership, have many development projects in various services, foremost of which is human health. The Governor of Najran Region, Prince Jalawi bin Abdulaziz bin Musaed, launched 12 health projects and 10 programs to improve services in hospitals in the region at a cost of more than 226 million riyals, in the presence of Minister of Health Fahd bin Abdulrahman Al-Jalajel.
The projects included the rehabilitation of the West Najran Hospital with a capacity of 100 beds in its first phase, development projects at King Khalid Hospital and its affiliated centers, the project of the Public Health and Medical Authority, the development of 4 health centers, development projects at the Maternity and Children Hospital, King Khalid Hospitals, Maternity and Children Hospital and Habuna Hospital. Departments in the region such as Academic Affairs, Storage Control, Crisis and Disaster Center and Prince Sultan Cardiac Center.
Improvement of services
The projects included the launch of the electronic file of 9 hospitals and 66 health centers, a refrigerator to cool crises and disasters in 34 eyes, the development of a number of health facilities in West Najran Hospital, fire alarm and extinguishing system, and development projects in Erada and mental health complex, as well as projects to improve services and activate a number of specialized medical services in the region ’ s hospitals, including the activation of “Raziom ” technology. Prostatic hyperplasia at King Khalid Hospital, electrocardiogram and radiofrequency service at Prince Sultan Cardiac Center, in addition to pelvic and knee joint replacement service for adults at the General Hospital, medical rehabilitation clinics at the Oncology Center and Erada Complex.
It also included the Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Service, Peritoneal Dialysis at Najran General Hospital, Pelvic Fracture Fixation Services and Hip Joint Replacement at Najran General Hospital, in addition to the Cochlear Transplant Center at King Khalid Hospital, the Interventional Radiology Dialysis Transplant at the same hospital, the Electroencephalography Unit, and the Audiology Unit. Maternity and Pediatric Hospital.
Numbers and Achievements
Najran Health has achieved 7 awards for excellence in (Wazen) program for 2023, one of the Ministry of Health ’ s performance indicators programs, represented by the Therapeutic Agency, which relies on the balanced performance card to measure the achievement of the strategic objectives of the Ministry ’ s hospitals, raise the level of health services provided to beneficiaries in all regions of the Kingdom, and reach high rates in the performance of health facilities. Sparky.
This came during the announcement and honoring the winners within the activities of the fourth Wazen Forum, which was held yesterday at King Fahd Medical City in Riyadh under the slogan (Wazen..
Continuity of giving, renewal of indicators and achievement of targets).
The awards included the first place in the category of maternity and pediatric hospitals at the level of the Ministry of Health, and the achievement of Erada mental health complex first place in the clinical category 200 beds and more at the level of the Ministry of Health, in addition to the achievement of Badr South Hospital second place in the category of 50 beds.
Erada also won the award for the best improvement project, and Najran New General Hospital achieved excellence in the best improvement project within the competitions of outstanding improvement projects of Wazen program.
Najran Health also received two awards in the field of outstanding research for the Wazen Program through the achievement of Erada Complex for the best research, and the achievement of the new Najran General Hospital for excellence in the same field.
SPAHI Accreditation
Najran has achieved an achievement at the level of the Kingdom through the accreditation of all its hospitals by the Saudi Council for the Accreditation of Health Facilities (Sipahi) at the level of the Ministry of Health, in addition to the fact that 56 health centers received accreditation by more than 83% of the number of health centers in the region.
In addition, the Directorate General of Health Affairs in Najran won the third place in the competition of laboratory monitoring areas for respiratory diseases at the level of the Kingdom for the year 2023.
Najran Health, represented by King Khalid Hospital, won two awards at the level of the Ministry of Health, including achieving the first place in the national competition to reduce central venous catheter infection for the year 2023.
Najran Health also came first in the Kingdom with a satisfaction rate of 84.32% in the index of improving the experience of beneficiaries in emergency departments in hospitals during 2023.
Transformation Programs
To achieve the objectives of the health transformation programs in Najran, 100% achievement was achieved in the indicator of reducing the average length of stay of patients in the inpatient departments during 2023, as well as 86.94% satisfaction rate of beneficiaries with the services of primary health care centers in Najran health during the fourth quarter of 2023.
Also, Najran Health achieved 100% of the 2023 targets in the index of reducing waiting times for operations in hospitals in the region, and the Sugar Center at King Khalid I Hospital at the level of diabetes centers in the Ministry of Health, according to the results of the patient experience measurement program for 2023, achieved a satisfaction rate of 98.20%, in addition to the accreditation of the Cochlear Transplant Center in Najran Health by specialized centers.
Numbers, works and programs 2023
10,000 babies born in Najran Health Hospitals
Najran Health Hospitals recorded 10,188 births
Births at the maternity hospital and children have reached 7,363
The hospital was born in 1809.
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Year of birth 469
Our love of the year is 477 babies.
The 19th year was born.
728 thousand beneficiaries of emergency services
Najran Health Hospitals Served 728,120 Beneficiaries
151 thousand virtual appointments in Najran hospitals and health centers
74,157 beneficiaries benefited from the services of virtual clinics
151749 virtual appointments in 9 hospitals and specialized centers
63 primary care centers in the region
585 thousand beneficiaries of outpatient services in hospitals
585,646 beneficiaries in various disciplines
81 thousand beneficiaries of specialized centers services
King Khalid Hospital in Najran visited 81835 patients
41 thousand beneficiaries of the services of the specialized dental center
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The dialogues of His Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman confirm the reality of the established Vision 2030, and clarify the efforts of economic, political, security and media development that are in the interest of the homeland and the citizen and everyone who visits the homeland sees more progress and prosperity within the framework of what is planned and announced vision.
Although Saudi Arabia is one of the fastest growing countries in the world, it still maintains its identity, and on the other hand, I would like to refer to the flexibility and fluidity of Prince Mohammed bin Salman and his acceptance of criticism when he said during his previous interview in The Atlantic: “If I wasn ’ t able to deal with cash, I wouldn ’ t be sitting with you today. ”
He stressed the opportunity for discussion, and if not, he would not have received honest and direct advice from his advisers, and explained that the Saudi media should be criticized to discuss issues, and about the policy carried out by each ministry, because it needs many opinions conditioned if they are truly objective without any agendas or ideologies.
In the past years, which have been saturated with conspiracies, campaigns, global media war and false claims to target our kingdom and leadership, which are only biased means to serve an agenda in order to turn international public opinion and certainly there are many fronts that benefit from fabricating crises, but the response was: “No one has the right to interfere in the affairs of the Kingdom ”. His beliefs are based on true religion and religion.
His Highness the Amir gave us an example of decision-making in Saudi Arabia in the executive branch by voting in the Council of Ministers, and told us about his follow-up of the events taking place in the country, through his follow-up on social media on weekends. “I just want to be confident that my media team understands that I am doing independent research. ” To develop soft power to improve the performance of traditional and digital media and to support cadres at all levels to face external challenges to strengthen the state ’ s influence at the international level.
Soft power is an international global social weapon that gains people and puts pressure on leaders, and it can be in sports, tourism, heritage, culture and architecture, which can be skyscrapers or monuments like pyramids.
The transparent and unprecedented treatment of His Highness the Crown Prince in the Arab and international dialogues and media meetings stressed the importance of soft power, many of which we have in this country, especially the honorable deprivation, and Mohammed bin Salman, a lawman and the owner of Vision 2030.

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INNOVATION FOR HUMAN
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A few days ago, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman outlined the aspirations and priorities for research, development and innovation in the Kingdom as key pillars of the soon to be announced comprehensive national strategy.
One needs the comprehensiveness of the vision expressed by these axes, and the order of their priorities, starting from the human person and his health, through work on the sustainability of preserving the environment, which has become the greatest and most dangerous threat to life on the planet, and then work to meet the basic needs of citizens, to lead in the fields of energy, industry and the economies of the future.
In his ambitious speech, the Crown Prince, Patron of the Kingdom ’ s Vision 2030, which represents Saudi Arabia ’ s locomotive in shifting and changing anthropic times, and on the border of contact with a new world order on the way to emergence, stressed the importance that the Kingdom attaches to two inseparable things, spending on scientific research, and deepening the philosophy of innovation and innovation.
Prince Mohammed bin Salman has confirmed that annual spending on research, development and innovation will reach 2.5 percent of GDP in 2040.
Spending to expand the base of scientific research remains one of the most important drivers of sustainable economic growth and rationalization of strategic decisions, with the aim of achieving political, economic and social stability for all countries of the world.
A quick look at the ALECSO databases, which show the hierarchy of countries that spend on scientific research, finds the United States at the top of the pyramid, which means that the sovereignty and leadership of the United States, was behind a scientific intellectual breakthrough, and still is.
Next comes China, which explains its rocket rise to the next polar world, scientific research has made China ’ s road to land, sea and air safer and more secure in a world whose engagement is accelerating day after day, and then we see the European Union, Japan and Germany.
Scientific research and more attention to it means maximizing the use of the Kingdom ’ s available natural resources, such as oil and gas, from renewable energy to the sun and wind, from a strategic location that provides an opportunity for desalination, and provide successful experience to countries suffering from scarcity, from arable areas that can maximize their productivity in grain cultivation, at a time when the world is suffering from disruptions in supply chains.
The second is linked to the Crown Prince ’ s conviction that the philosophy of innovation must be the safe route for creative development and the accumulation of political and economic successes.
There is no doubt that the largest share of economic output in developed countries is due to technological innovations witnessed by humanity during the past century and a half, and the world owes word and deed to innovation and intellectual property systems that secure investment in the path of innovation.
Take, for example, the vast expanses of the vast deserts of the Kingdom, and how the naughty of some ideas of innovation, can create a global tourism that is only available in those areas, where the charm of nature is unparalleled, and how annual festivals can be held in the winter, where the warmth of climate and humanity is able to attract millions of tourists fleeing the pursuit of the white general or the gnashing of teeth.
The Kingdom ’ s vision for development and innovation does not appear to be a closed pragmatism, but what distinguishes it, in light of its capabilities and its material and spiritual position, is its creative openness to humanity, so that its enlightenment horizons are sacrificed for the sake of man at any time and place, and not only within Saudi Arabia.
What will soon become clear in the full strategic vision of development and innovation in the Kingdom reminds us of the famous economic historian Joel Mukker in his famous book The lever of Riches that innovation is the most important exception in history.
Between increasing spending in the Kingdom on scientific research and developing innovative visions, there seems to be opportunities to interact with the outside world, exchange rich experiences in all fields, whether through cooperation with international research centers, attracting scientific and intellectual competencies, and providing the opportunity for Saudi youth to acquire successful experiences from the east and west.
The above will reflect peace and tranquility on Saudi Arabia by enhancing global competitiveness, contributing about 60 billion Saudi riyals to the gross product, and away from oil rents.
Welcome back to the world of innovation for people.
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Saudi newspapers: A plan to transform the Kingdom into a global hub for the gaming and esports sector.. Iranian President ’ s remarks reveal a behind-the-scenes struggle within the mullahs ’ regime
The interests of the Saudi newspapers issued today varied, and the newspaper "Al-Iqtisadiya" in its editorial entitled "Safi partnerships"..
Innovation and Investment): The economic diversification movement in Saudi Arabia, which takes different forms, does not stop, providing the strategy of building or restructuring the economic development with more tools to help empowerment.
Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Chairman of Safi Gaming Group, announced the Group ’ s strategy as a pivotal element in this field. Why?
“The group is a key component of our strategy to transform Saudi Arabia into a global hub for the gaming and esports sector by 2030, ” he said.
It is the year that tops the title of the comprehensive strategy through the Kingdom ’ s Vision 2030.
Saudi Arabia ’ s potential is also diverse and renewable, which means that this will feed directly into the economic diversification path plan, which is ultimately the main axis of a strategy aimed at building an economy and development unprecedented in the country ’ s history, but in the region as a whole.
Speaking of the region, the kingdom is already leading the video game market, with revenues estimated to reach $650 million by the end of this year, with high leaps expected by 2030.
The “as planned ” goal is clear, summarized by Prince Mohammed bin Salman, that the new SAFI movement aims to boost growth by investing in the gaming and esports sector, with a long-term plan for investment and capital investment.
One of the most important points of this move is that it provides opportunities for participation, while solidifying the partnerships that already exist in the gaming sector in general.
All of this will also improve the experiences of existing players, and develop the capabilities of new players who seek to achieve milestones in this field.
The main plan is for Riyadh to become an international destination for players of these sports in the developed countries of the world, and to be one of the top five countries in the gaming sector by the target year 2030.
Considering the various other "Vision" projects, a large percentage of them reached their targets even before their deadlines, and this point is very important, because it reflects outstanding performance in the implementation process with high quality as well.
SAFI ’ s move will necessarily raise the number of companies specialized in this field to 250 companies in the local market, as well as the employment opportunities that will be available to Saudis in a field of coherent growth, supported and encouraged by the highest leadership pyramid in the country.
According to the plans, 39,000 jobs will be created locally, while the sector ’ s overall contribution to GDP will rise to 50 billion riyals in the remaining years of the current decade.
Employing the enormous potential
The newspaper "Today" in its editorial entitled "Employment of the great potential..
The programs, plans and strategies of the Kingdom ’ s Vision 2030 since announced by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, may God protect him, are upgrading day after day the comprehensive capabilities of performance in all sectors of education, economy, health, security, and other vital fields in the country.
In each strategy, the details of which are announced shine a new shine for the quality of development renewed, opportunities created and performance multiplied in its capabilities, production and effects on the national development process.
"We seek to employ the tremendous potential of the e-sports and games sector to diversify the sources of our economy, drive innovation within the sector and raise the level of entertainment events and competitions in the field of e-sports provided by the Kingdom.
These words of His Highness the Crown Prince when he announced the strategy of SAFI Gaming Group show how SAFI is a key component of an ambitious strategy to transform Saudi Arabia into a global hub for the gaming and esports sector by 2030.
This is in line with the Kingdom ’ s vision.
Iran and the dimensions of the crisis
The newspaper "Riyadh" in its editorial entitled (Iran and the dimensions of the crisis): Regardless of what was said in the speech of the President of the Iranian regime after his return from the work of the General Assembly of the United Nations, and the promises and projects in the near and medium term, but the most hopeful station in his speech, returned to what he said about the wave of protests and demonstrations in Iran today, after the death of the girl Mahsa Amini by police. His talk deviates from the framework of the authoritarian understanding, which believes in its ability to reset the situation to its previous one, and that what happened is just a passing incident within the framework of an ongoing conspiracy by external parties to overthrow the regime and divide and break up Iran.
This statement explains the Iranian regime ’ s understanding of the dimensions of the crisis, which does not deviate from its previous belief that it will pass like others, and must adopt firm policies in dealing with it, and re-impose security and law by force, while the responsibility to address the vertical social and economic division that divided Iranian society and showed the distinctions between a few beneficiaries and a crushed majority falls outside its powers.
The Iranian president, who does not leave the position of the Shah in 1978, in dealing with the popular demonstrations against him and demanding his departure, who addressed the Iranians by saying: I have heard the voices of your objections, and I will work to resolve them and meet your demands, and it did not pass months until everyone saw his climb ladder his plane leaving abroad.
He seeks to transfer responsibility for the mass demonstrations from his presidential office to the office of the cleric in charge of the security services, in a situation that may reflect the behind-the-scenes conflict within the clerical regime.

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He stressed the need to continue working to achieve the national targets within Vision 2030.
Governor of the Eastern Province Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz
Prince Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz, Governor of the Eastern Province, praised the contents of the royal speech at the opening of the fourth year of the eighth session of the Shura Council, delivered on behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, at the Shura Council today.
His Highness said that the speech dealt with Saudi Arabia ’ s development renaissance and ambitious quality programs, and its achievement of advanced positions globally, to reflect this on the rise of sustainable development indicators, and witnessed the development of the Saudi economy and the acceleration of development; to become Saudi Arabia among the 20 most competitive countries in the world.
His Highness added: The royal speech stressed the importance of continuing to work to achieve the national objectives within Vision 2030, and that Saudi Arabia is moving according to deliberate plans and vision to achieve more positive results and development indicators, which heralds more successes to achieve economic reforms and enhance the overall economic growth of the Kingdom, God willing.
He called on the Emir of the Eastern Province, Al-Mawla, to preserve the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and His Highness the Crown Prince, and to perpetuate on our country the blessings of security, security and stability.
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Content: Under Vision 2030, the Kingdom seeks to enable investors to access it, provide the greatest possible facilities and flexibility in licensing procedures and serve investors, through the provision of representatives from government agencies to complete the required procedures, in addition to providing investors with support during all stages of their work, from establishment to commencement of business. Studying the case, providing and developing reports, sharing this information on databases, assisting in feasibility studies, preparing field visits to the investor, preparing logistics and reservations, coordinating meetings with government agencies, helping to search for sites or lands suitable for the investor and linking it with real estate agencies to provide specialized assistance, evaluating the sites or lands required. And overcome them.
As an extension of this attractive approach to foreign investment in particular, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman recently announced the launch of four special economic zones to support vital and promising sectors, including logistics, industry, technology and other important sectors in the Kingdom. These regions make it one of the most competitive in the world to attract the most important quality investments.
Because the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a strong country, its actions are governed by transparency and integrity; because it does not fear anyone, and puts its eyes on right and justice, the Minister of Justice, Dr. Walid bin Mohammed Al-Samaani, directed the launch of the Sustainable Processing Unit, which is concerned with studying and analyzing complaints and errors related to judicial work, and addressing their causes.
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This step is a new stage of transparency and strength at the same time, so that the Saudi judicial system becomes a global model in establishing the principles of the rule of law, to elevate the Kingdom with the principles of justice.
The unit, which the Minister of Justice directed to launch, aims to monitor and monitor problems and challenges based on errors in judicial procedures, decisions and judgments, analyze them, identify their causes, and develop the necessary solutions to avoid their recurrence in the future. Eliminate the waiting list of pending cases, which are the highest principles of justice that the world values, both locally and globally.

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The Intellectual Side of Vision 2030
Mohammed Ali Al-Husseini
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Islam, moderation and acceptance of the other, or rather the intellectual construction of society, is a prerequisite for ensuring the implementation of Vision 2030 and its realization on the ground. There is no doubt that the Kingdom, according to the vision that sees one of the centers of its strength and success in its Arab-Islamic depth and being the most important gateway to the world, must have a strong society that trusts itself and believes in dialogue and communication with the other. Adopting the moderate approach of Islam, and this is exactly what Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman stressed, “its constitution of Islam and its approach of moderation, accept the other. ”
The Crown Prince believes that his promise to achieve this vision is based on “cooperation and partnership, ” which can only be achieved in light of the approach of openness and acceptance of the other.
At a time when we are facing the problem of extremism and terrorism due to the different situations and circumstances experienced by the region during the recent decades, which seeks to impose its anti-Islamic approach, especially in terms of its efforts to impose hate speech, exclusion of the other, destabilize national and social security alike, and spread fear, terror and destruction wherever it reaches it. The currents, as they reflect a negative image of Islam it is necessary and should not be allowed to do so.
Based on what is stated in the light of the intellectual aspect of Vision 2030, and what it has emphasized in its general context, the most important features of Vision 2030 are:
Tolerance and promoting its values through moderation and moderation
Tolerance in Islam is a fact and a fact that no one can deny. Muslims should aim at this delicate stage that they are going through, based on divine legislation and not on the fickle moods of human beings. They should only put forward the concept of coexistence as stated in the Qur ’ an exclusively, to bring other nations closer to this human religion, the teachings of which most people and many Muslims are ignorant. The 2030 vision on tolerance and the promotion of its values comes because tolerance is the essence and basis of the approach of moderation and moderation in Islam, and it is the only way to establish peace, security and stability within societies and to ward off all intellectual dangers facing them. The best shield against extremist ideas that call for terrorism is to spread tolerance and its values.
Rapprochement between Islamic doctrines and acceptance of the other and non-exclusion
There is no doubt that the ambition of Vision 2030, although focused on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as the base and ground on which the vision is based, but at the same time it did not distance itself from the Arab and Islamic nations by calling for rapprochement between the sects and acceptance of the other and not to exclude him, especially since those who are evil in these two nations always seek to sow seeds of division and difference between the sects. Islam, and make them clash and confront each other and become preoccupied with each other, thus negatively affecting the situation in their homelands, to achieve the goals and objectives of the enemies and greedy and evil stalkers of the two nations, and the call to bring the doctrines closer together in a special way by emphasizing the basic lines that unite them, not those that diverge or provoke disagreement and crack.
Interfaith dialogue
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is considered the most important door to the world and a meeting place for three continents, hence Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman launched in Vision 2030, calling for interfaith dialogue, work to reject the culture of hatred and rejection of the other, and make interfaith dialogue a factor to spread the values of goodness, love and openness to the other and help establish peace and stability.
The important message that Vision 2030 wants to convey to the world is that the discourse of hatred, the logic of war and the imposition of opinions by force have been proved by history to be futile, and that it is absolutely necessary to rely on understanding, exchange of views and agreement, and that the future of humanity in general and the revealed religions in particular is subject to dialogue and understanding.
Openness, acquaintance and bridging with the other
“O people, We have created you from a male and a female, and made you peoples and tribes so that you may know each other. Therefore, whenever Muslims want to gain the respect and trust of other nations, they must above all respect other nations by applying the humanitarian principles brought by their faith to themselves first, and in order to be truly a“ middle nation ”, as Allah Almighty has said, and proceed in the approach of acquaintance desired by the Qur ’ anic discourse.
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Content: The documentation and monitoring of the civilizational, organizational, cognitive and intellectual achievement witnessed by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia since the time of the founding King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud is an important matter, and a message that we as writers and researchers should work on, which is part of the book: "Legal regulations and instructions published in Umm Al-Qura", which we published extensive news on this page.
This research work, which we rarely find, in the available search engines, contributes to highlighting part of these great achievements, and presenting them to others, and to future generations, on the great efforts of the state in building a great state entity that today competes with the great countries in many fundamental aspects, it competes in e-government through the Kingdom ’ s Vision 2030, which began with the national transformation that ended and achieved its goals in the same year 2020. Important, and what is happening at the level of applications of artificial intelligence, smart cities in the Neom region, the technical, industrial and economic work system, alternative energy, development work, and the objectives of achieving well-being and quality of life for citizens, which the Kingdom is witnessing these days.
In addition to the great success achieved by the Kingdom during the Coronavirus pandemic, both at the preventive and developmental levels, which made it able to continue the educational and developmental journey alike, without interruption, at a time when life stopped and global movement was completely paralyzed, through educational platforms that represented a wonderful Saudi achievement to the world, and many other platforms that came to serve the country and the citizen.
All this comes through what is achieved by the conscious Saudi minds, the owners of strategic plans who work on decision-making within the team of the godfather of the vision of the Kingdom His Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Talking about the vision of the Kingdom needs many volumes, but the most prominent starting points are concentrated in the following:
A vibrant society - a thriving economy - an ambitious nation, and each of these three axes includes several sub-axes.
The vibrant community is based on the unique cultural and cultural values of the Kingdom and includes goals and commitments aimed at developing the established national identity of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The success rates in achieving the objectives of the blessed vision, which is today in increasing growth, are observed by every observer or follower of the implementation of its objectives, and that it will achieve high indicators within the next few years, to reach all its objectives ahead of schedule as it seems to followers.
Today, we need to highlight these great achievements through the media and documentation through our competent writers and researchers, and hand in hand we will contribute to the advancement of the civilized growth of our great country.

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Content: Consecrate our most beautiful image
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The remarks made yesterday by Jacques Lang, president of the Institut du Monde Arabe in Paris, to Asharq Al-Awsat praised the achievements made in the Kingdom in the social, cultural and artistic fields.
He drew my attention to a phrase contained in the statement, saying: I find that our Saudi friends are humble about the achievements made in their country.
The truth is that this approach is seen by the leadership and by the citizens.
As soon as the Crown Prince announced the Kingdom ’ s Vision 2030, the human being of this land interacted with his leadership. The result of this integration and enthusiasm from the sons and daughters of our country exceeded many of the initiatives that have been identified. Some of these initiatives will even achieve their goals before 2025.
This means that new targets will be achieved in 2030.
The path that our country is taking has made the picture glow more calmly.
While the crown prince was leading the implementation of the vision with ministers and other officials in the government.
Voters from outside the country were trying to discredit, dissuade and harass.
Hard work was the only response our country chose.
It did not take any effort for the visitor to our country to glimpse the huge change that took place in a few years.
It is enough to take a simple look at the volume of projects launched during the last months of 2022.
And let ’ s not forget the gains made by non-oil exports.
As well as the figures reached by the resettlement tracks in the private sector.
The opening of the Kingdom to tourists from all over the world since 2019 has helped increase opportunities for the world to discover the incredible potential offered by our unique tourist and cultural destinations.
She also gave the world inspirational testimonials through neutral guests who visited the kingdom and returned with positive impressions that they documented on social media platforms.
There is no doubt that the courtesy, spaciousness and positivity of the Saudi citizen has been and still is one of the things that has been appreciated.
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Saudi Arabia ’ s Vision 2030 set several targets, and its plans included developing the role of the private sector in the national economy to support the diversification of economic activity, reduce dependence on oil, and raise its contribution to the GDP to 65%, compared to its share in 2015 before the launch of the vision about 39.3% of the output.
The multiple and diverse vision programs have contributed to creating an amazing competitive environment, including the launch of concurrent programs to support the private sector, the National Industrial Development Program, and Logistics, which aims to transform Saudi Arabia into a leading industrial power and a global logistics platform, in addition to other related programs, such as the Financial Sector Development Program, which seeks to develop a diversified and effective financial sector that supports the development of the national economy.
This is in addition to initiatives to support Saudi exports, such as the establishment of the Saudi Export-Import Bank, which recently relied on more than 81 applications for financing worth 9 billion riyals to more than 46 countries around the world, and these initiatives seek to raise the contribution of non-oil exports to GDP to 50%, which is a historic leap.
In light of these national economic ambitions comes the statement of the Minister of Information in charge, in which he confirms that Saudi Arabia's non-oil exports amounted to 255 billion riyals in the period from June 2020 to the same month in 2021, a record number, which is the highest in the history of domestic exports.
If we are not surprised to achieve such results in light of the support enjoyed by the private sector, as we have pointed out, and because Saudi Arabia has achieved record results in other vision programs such as housing, competitiveness, digitization, and others that narrow the space to mention, the comments of the international media about these records are justified, in light of the conditions experienced by the global economy and many G20 countries, due to the repercussions of the Coronavirus. The confusion caused by the economic scene has disrupted many of the engines of international exporting companies, and there appeared chaos of support witnessed by some countries, and the absence of a clear strategy for it, in addition to the lack of rapid progress in the distribution of vaccines has significantly affected the export capabilities of international companies.
Logistics problems in many regions of the world that have raised freight prices to record levels have led to a significant decline in global trade and slowed its growth, but in contrast, Saudi Arabia has succeeded in a remarkable way in overcoming the effects of the pandemic, and the government dealt with the pandemic professionally and performance, in addition to attractive and distinctive investment in infrastructure and supply chains.
Initiatives to stimulate the economy and support the private sector also contributed to the rapid response of the economy: in the first half of 2021, non-oil GDP grew by 5.4 per cent, supported by private sector GDP growth of 7.5 per cent.
These efforts by the Export Development Authority and the General Authority for Foreign Trade are among the outputs of the National Transformation Program, which has restructured the government sector to support the programs and achieve the objectives of the vision. There are other efforts to cover the costs borne by Saudi companies in the various stages of their export activities., and compensation of product certification fees.
The commercial attachés also supported the opening of outlets and markets for Saudi exporters, and the timely resolution of supply chain, legal and logistical problems, in addition to clear efforts in resolving cases against Saudi companies for dumping to limit their competitiveness in global markets.
All these efforts and great coordination in the business, are what will bring Saudi trade to the record levels as it is today, and will ensure its sustainability.
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These projects and achievements are a new stage for a new future for the new Saudi Arabia. Yes, during the past year 2021, His Highness the Crown Prince launched initiatives that made the reality of the Kingdom talk about it far and wide. We may remember the city of (The Line), the program (Shrek), the project (Made in Saudi Arabia), and the initiative (Green Saudi Arabia and Middle East). The Crown Prince always plans the future of the new Saudi Arabia with a global vision that keeps pace with aspirations, emphasizes the realization of dreams, and moves strongly towards the beautiful future of this country. The Public Investment Fund was the focus of the world ’ s attention when His Highness announced the Fund ’ s five-year strategy. A huge investment priority, and carefully studied economic plans for the fund, because it is considered the promoter of growth, the important factor to achieve the vision of 2030, and the supporter to draw a green Saudi future for this country.
We remember the planting of 10 billion trees through the Saudi Green Initiative and the launch of the two satellites, all this gives an indication of the transformation stage for the future of the new Saudi Arabia, so that the talk about the Saudi economy, initiatives, projects and achievements has become distinct and beautiful, renewed and seasoned, radiant, comprehensive and attractive, bringing together the Saudi society of all kinds to discuss its affairs. Usually with his results, and optimism for his future if the speaker in his presence is the Prince of Youth, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense, Chairman of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs, Chairman of the Public Investment Fund.
As His Highness said, the global economies are based on cities as they constitute 85% of the world economy, making Riyadh, the capital of our Kingdom, one of the most competitive capitals in the world and at the forefront of cities, and the best option for investment because of its potential.
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Saudi Vision 2030 unleashed national energies, honed talents, and raised the ceiling of our ambition as citizens with a brighter future for our children and the future of the nation in all political, economic, social, and other aspects.
The sun does not obscure a sieve, Saudi Arabia has turned since the beginning of the "vision" into a large workshop from its east to its west, and from its north to its south, where there is no place except for competencies, and is not consistent with its orientation except dreamers.
At the launch of our blessed vision, which we are proud of, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman described the state of the country as an oil addiction, and because of this situation there has become a kind of disruption to development, and this is the real danger to the future of the country and its growth, as there was the impression that oil will cover all the needs of the Kingdom, and this is true in the 1930s and 40s when the population of the Kingdom was less than three million.
I would like to refer here to a point that I find very important, which is that freedom from oil does not mean getting rid of it, it means reducing dependence on it for state revenues, as His Highness the Crown Prince stated that we want more than a barrel of oil.
Saudi Arabia is working according to its vision to exploit all natural resources and available opportunities efficiently to expand and strengthen its economic base, and this undoubtedly contributes to diversifying sources to achieve the objectives of the vision, including freedom from oil.
There are many opportunities in various sectors, including mining, tourism, services, supply chains, attracting investment and others, and in recent years Saudi Arabia has made great strides in developing the non-oil sector, which is in the interest of the financial sustainability of the Kingdom, and reducing the impact of oil price volatility on the state budget, strategic plans and projects.
In 2019, for example, in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic and its strong effects on the whole world, non-oil revenues grew 4.5 percent, and without the pandemic in my opinion growth would have been about 6 percent, with non-oil revenues that year rising from 166 billion riyals to 350 billion riyals.
It is worth mentioning that non-oil revenues in the second quarter of this year 2023 increased by about 13% compared to the same period last year, reaching 135 billion Saudi riyals compared to 120 billion Saudi riyals for the same period last year.
Raising the efficiency of oil extraction as well as its consumption, will be of great benefit to the economy of the country, the first reduces the cost of oil production, and the second allows us to exploit every barrel of oil supplied optimally by exporting or directing it to the refining and conversion industries.
I would like to mention here that freedom from oil does not mean the contraction of its industry, and there is no contradiction between diversifying sources of income and expanding the oil industry in its three main sections, namely upstream industry, intermediate industry and downstream industry.
The energy sector, led by oil, is the most important strategic sector, as all other sectors depend on it directly and indirectly, it is the heart of the vibrant development, the door of industry, and the address of the broad civilization.
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Anniversary and Vision 2030
Abdullah bin Abdulmohsen Al Faraj
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Last week, we celebrated our country ’ s founding day, while modernizing ourselves and renewing the mechanism of our movement ’ s joints, as part of Vision 2030, announced in April 2016, as an ambitious project that seeks at home to develop and elevate society to contribute more effectively to the restructuring of the economy and reduce dependence on oil.
Externally, Vision 2030 was a declaration to the world, that the Kingdom will not stand still and close to itself, but will accelerate to keep pace with time in order to take the position it deserves, to become one of the most developed countries at the regional level socially and economically.
This will strengthen its already advanced position in the global system as a reliable pillar of stability in the Gulf region in particular and the Middle East in general.
It is clear that Vision 2030 differs from other programs that have been developed in advance, as it links economic development with social development for the first time, as in the past these two areas were separated from each other as if there was no strong relationship between them.
This led to the emergence of many negative phenomena, which reflected on the economy, and hindered its development in many areas, especially the tourism and real estate sector, which were significantly distorted.
Indeed, the social ceiling cannot be separated from the economic ceiling; if the first ceiling is low, the second ceiling cannot be high.
In this sense, Vision 2030 has been concerned with raising the social ceiling and giving it new dimensions, in order to allow the economic ceiling to rise and achieve the goals we seek, so it is not surprising that social reforms lead to an increase in the rate of GDP growth by up to 8.6%, while the indicators of the global economy have declined.
This means turning our economy into a vehicle that helps – not to drag the global economy behind it – but to give it a strong push to prevent it from sliding into recession and deflation.
Therefore, when we celebrate the founding of our country, as a generation and as a society, we do not live on this anniversary, but we have something to say and add on this occasion dear to us.
These successes, which we have achieved and many of which we will achieve in the future, are the best gift to offer to the homeland on this anniversary, which laid the foundation for the establishment of a strong state that protects those who live in it and inspires its citizens to give more.
Our achievements will increase and multiply in the coming years, and by 2030 many of the indicators we are working to achieve now will have been achieved.
This will strengthen our country ’ s regional and high position.
This will give great impetus to our celebrations of the founding of our country in the future.
* Quoted from the newspaper "Riyadh"
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As a Saudi journalist writing to an American audience, I aim to present the remarkable changes that have reshaped our nation's social and economic landscape, challenging outdated perceptions about our kingdom.

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Saturday 24 / 9 / 1444 Corresponding to 15 / 04 / 2023
Riyadh 24 Ramadan 1444 AH corresponding to 15 April 2023 AD
Today's headlines are:
Crown Prince Receives Sultan of Brunei Darussalam
Crown Prince meets with Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Iraq
Prince Mohammed bin Salman ’ s project to develop historic mosques renovates the Citadel Mosque in Madinah and enhances the Islamic civilization of the Kingdom
Energy Minister Meets with Dutch Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister and Discuss Means of Cooperation in the Field of Energy and Hydrogen
Minister of Foreign Affairs Meets Deputy Prime Minister for International Relations and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq
Foreign Ministry issues a statement at the conclusion of the consultative meeting of the GCC countries, Jordan, Egypt and Iraq
Faisal bin Farhan meets with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman
Faisal bin Salman launches Al Shifa Health Endowment Fund
"Salman Relief" distributes food aid to those affected by floods and needy in Afghanistan
Salman Relief distributes more than 9 tons of baskets in Chad
Ramadan is the spring face.
Pushing fishing enthusiasts to the sea.
"Vegetation" conducts field surveys for more than 10 thousand hectares in 8 sites in Mecca
Major General Nasser Hadi arrives in Riyadh after his release
The Kingdom has always sought Arab reunification as a supreme interest that entails many interests that lead to praiseworthy results for the security and prosperity of Arab countries combined, this is not an easy matter, each country has its own policy, objectives and alliances associated with them, and reconciling those goals and alliances with the goals of Arab reunification is a matter that needs to intensify work to overcome obstacles to reach the ultimate goal.
In the past few days, we have witnessed an Arab movement led by the Kingdom with all its ability and ability from its position as a major state seeking a new phase of closing the outstanding files that harmed security, stability and development in the Arab region and the region, starting with the agreement with Iran to restore relations and passing through the file of relations between Bahrain and Qatar and not ending with the return of Syria to its natural Arab environment. The Kingdom, through its positive diplomatic movement aimed at unifying the Arab ranks, is able to restore Arab-Arab relations to a high level of harmony and harmony, as this is in the interest of all Arab countries without exception.
It is not reasonable for the Arab region to be far from achieving its interests while it can rise and take its natural place as a region with a political, economic and developmental impact, by setting major goals as achievable goals and overcoming all obstacles to reaching that noble goal.
The role of the Kingdom plays a pivotal role in unifying the Arab ranks, and its positions are recognized, and now it is time for everyone to assume their responsibilities, which are common responsibilities, in order to reach the formulas that ensure the meeting of the word and achieve the goals that achieve security, stability and sustainable development.
Al Youm newspaper said in its editorial entitled "Charitable Work Development": In its third edition, the national campaign for charitable work is witnessing a community interaction coinciding with the holy month, in order to emphasize the support of charitable works in all its aspects with the keenness and interest and enable the access of support to those who deserve it through IhsanRD platform. Non-profit sector in the UK.
She pointed out that charitable work has frameworks and systems based on development and spreading the spirit of community work in a positive way, where individuals join hands with institutions to instill the concepts of that work, and ensure its continuity with every gift found, what we can mention is that IhsanRD platform since its establishment in 1441 AH, under a generous order, it attracts the attention of community institutions; to benefit more than 4.8 million beneficiaries from various charitable fields. Reliable, according to organized and considered governance; because of its impact on GDP.
She added that the charity works and official campaigns lead to effective partnerships with the government, private and non-profit sectors. The developmental triangle reflects maximizing the impact and sustainability of development projects and services through advanced technical solutions, and creating a bridge with others capable of achieving the goal of instilling social responsibility, integration between entities, and reaching a safe level to provide a decent standard of life for all. Relief and other related projects in other sectors such as the environment and technology, all of which contribute to the public benefit, and multiply the impact of good in the aspects of investment work considered developmental.
She added: Philanthropy has always been linked to social responsibility activities and their impact on the chances of institutional sustainability, both of the resources and energies available, and this is the essence of social philanthropy dynamic with long-term strategies that create an impact capable of emulating others with achievements and efforts that contribute to the development of a new perspective.
The newspaper "Economic" in its editorial entitled "Saudi advantages..
Vision 2030, led by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, and under the vision and supervision of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Arabia is moving at a rapid pace towards diversifying the national economy and strengthening the Kingdom ’ s position among the world ’ s countries. great for the national economy.
In this regard, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs, announced the launch of four special economic zones in order to develop and diversify the Saudi economy and improve the investment environment, and SEZ are areas of rapid economic growth using tax and trade incentives to attract foreign investment and technology.
Special economic zones have a long history and a clear impact on the development of international trade, especially those that have comparative advantages over safe international trade routes - such as Gibraltar, Hamburg and Singapore - which were able to provide storage and free trade services.
By the end of the 1970s, East Asian and Latin American countries had found promising opportunities in the SEZs model to attract investment from multinational companies in labour-intensive manufacturing, and with successful experiments, they became the cornerstone of trade and investment policy in countries that moved away from import substitution policies and aimed to integrate into global markets through export-led growth policies.
In this historical context, the first four special economic zones were established in the southeast coast of China in 1980, consisting of what were then known as the small cities of Shenzhen, Zhuhai and Shantou in Guangdong Province and Xiamen in Fujian Province.
In these areas, China applied the experience of establishing special economic zones within the general jurisdiction of the state, for the purpose of introducing different laws and regulations that are usually more favorable for trade and investment, in order to give the economy a chance to compete with major industrialized countries, promote foreign trade and attract foreign investment.
Although these economic zones began as small cities, they soon attracted foreign investment and became prosperous cities, and with the rapid expansion of light industry and consumer goods industries and a growing population - in particular, Shenzhen's population grew from about 30,000 in 1979 to more than one million by the beginning of the 21st century. In 1992, the Chinese government decided to adopt some of the same policies in some 20 major cities in inland China, including several provincial capitals, as a way to encourage foreign investment.
This rich Chinese experience has had a profound impact on the emergence and dominance of the Chinese giant on the global economic scene.
In announcing the special economic zones, the Crown Prince pointed out that they will provide huge opportunities to develop the local economy, create jobs, transfer technology and localize industries, and will open wide areas for the development of the Saudi business community. local communities and entrepreneurs, with the many opportunities and indirect jobs it will bring to local communities, including the growth of global tourism.
The international experiences of economic zones and studies in international law and international trade have confirmed that the success of the SEZs depends on the creation of their own legal experience, and that these special zones have special legislative systems and regulations for economic activities, including incentives for companies competitive tax rates, exemptions for imports, production inputs, machinery and raw materials from customs duties, allowing 100% foreign ownership, and the ability to attract the best global human resources. The regions are among the most competitive in the world to attract the most important quality investments, and represent the first phase of a long-term program aimed at attracting international companies.
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Content: In a previous statement, the vision of Prince Mohammed bin Salman was described as one of the most important historical events during the 300 years of the establishment of the Saudi state.
It is the comprehensive transformation: how Prince Mohammed bin Salman reshaped the Kingdom with an ambition that embraces the sky, it is Mohammed bin Salman ’ s journey to change the face of Saudi Arabia for more glory!
In this article, we will talk in terms of numbers, international standards and global indicators of countries and also make some comparisons before and after the vision.
Saudi Arabia has undergone radical transformations under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who has revolutionized development policies and programs, leading to tangible changes in the country ’ s social, economic, political, diplomatic and even sports structure.
Politically: The Kingdom has taken major and diverse steps and these steps reflect the Kingdom ’ s strategy to strengthen its role as a key player on the international scene and secure its national interests in light of global geopolitical transformations.
This trend reflects the Kingdom ’ s desire to strengthen its relations with multiple world powers and not rely solely on the West and the United States.
Alliances with the East: China: The Kingdom has signed several strategic agreements with China, covering areas as diverse as energy, trade, and investment.
The crown prince stressed the importance of relations with China as part of the "Vision 2030" to diversify the Saudi economy Russia: Saudi Arabia has cooperated with Russia in the fields of energy and investment, and the crown prince held talks with the Russian president to strengthen bilateral relations alliances with the BRICS group: a group that accounts for one-third of global GDP and about 80% of global oil production.
The Kingdom participated in the BRICS meetings, and the Crown Prince expressed his appreciation for the role played by the BRICS in supporting regional and international issues.
OPEC +, which controls about 60% of global oil production, has been crowned as the leader of this group and is the most influential player in a group that controls the energy of the world maintaining alliances with the West: Despite expanding relations with the East, the Kingdom continues to maintain strategic relations with the West, and works to strengthen cooperation in areas such as security, defense, and the economy.
Saudi Arabia seeks to reduce its dependence on the United States by diversifying its strategic partnerships and enhancing independence in its foreign policy, but at the same time it has expanded its cooperation with the United States in areas other than the traditional areas of cooperation between the two countries, thus increasing the overall volume and diversity of cooperation and the economy.
He also worked on developing the Public Investment Fund and increasing the contribution of small and emerging companies to the GDP.
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has led expansionary fiscal policies that have made Saudi Arabia one of the fastest-growing economies of the G20.
The vision aims to expand the mineral, technological and industrial base, create jobs, promote foreign direct investment, and expand financial markets.
These ambitious achievements show how Prince Mohammed has not only modernized the Kingdom but reshaped its regional and international economic role, reflecting a strategic vision for a prosperous and sustainable future for Saudi Arabia • The Public Investment Fund (PIF) is a key pillar of Vision 2030.
After Vision: The fund ’ s assets rose to 1.5 trillion Saudi riyals ($400 billion) by the end of 2021.
With current assets of $925 billion, plans to double assets and reach more than $1 trillion by 2030, invest heavily in the local economy and create 1.8 million jobs.
Oil Dependence: Before Vision: Oil revenues made up a large proportion of GDP and the vast majority of the state budget.
After the vision: oil now accounts for less than half of GDP and the share of non-oil activities increased to about 50% of GDP and Moody ’ s predicted that non-oil GDP will grow between 3 and 4% annually until 2030.
Macroeconomic Size: Before Vision: GDP was close to $670 billion in 2015.
After Vision: GDP to exceed $1 trillion by the end of 2022.
World Economic Rank: Before Vision: There were challenges related to oil price fluctuations and the economy rises and falls according to oil prices after Vision: The global report predicted that the size of the Kingdom's economy will increase to rank 13th globally by 2030.
Economic growth indicators: Gross Domestic Product (GDP): Real GDP growth: Preliminary estimates indicate growth of about 2.6% for 2024 and 5.9% for 2025 Inflation indicators: Inflation rate: The inflation rate is an indicator of the level of prices in the economy and its impact on purchasing power.
Global inflation is forecast to decline from 6.8% in 2023 to 5.9% in 2024 and 4.5% in 2025, while Saudi Arabia ’ s inflation rate was 1.6% in May 2024.
The data shows a divergence in unemployment rates between developed and developing economies, with the unemployment rate at 4.4% in the third quarter of 2023.
Trade Balance: Trade Balance: The Kingdom recorded a trade surplus of SAR 33.4 billion in March 2024.
Current Account: Current Account to GDP: The current account to GDP ratio was 5.9% in December 2023.
Government debt: Government debt to GDP: Government debt to GDP ratio of 24.8% Manufacturing PMI: Manufacturing PMI reached 56.4 points in May 2024.
Global Competitiveness: Saudi Arabia jumped in the Global Competitiveness Index (IMD) from 25th place in 2016 to 16th place this year, with a score of 79.83 out of 100.
Tourism: The Kingdom has opened new sectors for investment, the most important of which is tourism and invests $800 billion in tourism, targeting 150 million visitors by 2030 after previously reaching its target of 100 million tourists before the expected time.
The Kingdom has launched major projects, and is currently considered one of the largest workshops in the world, NEOM is the largest project in the world, the Red Sea, Qiddiya, the square and King Salman Airport, the list of major projects or Ghiga is not enough to be mentioned or described as they need independent articles to cover some of them.
Social sphere: I will touch on one of the dozens of areas that have been improved in the social sphere.
Vision 2030 has brought about significant social changes, including the empowerment of Saudi women, the improvement of the working environment for women, and the increase of their employment opportunities. There is a global consensus on the steps taken by the vision to empower women, not to mention the tremendous improvements in other areas, especially entertainment, which has become a global benchmark, and raise the quality of life.
The sports field in the sports field: Saudi sport has witnessed a qualitative leap, where the contracting with the world ’ s top stars, and hosting major international sports events, which contributed to strengthening the position of Saudi sport globally, and the Kingdom has become an important international player in several sports around the world such as golf, tennis and boxing.
As mentioned, it is very difficult to surround even the parties of the vision and its achievements because they are complex and cover almost all aspects of life, and its achievements are more than counted in an article or a full number, but these facts, figures and ranks reflect the current political, economic, social and cultural situation of the Kingdom, which is better and better.
Indeed, a vision, a new era, the path of renewal, and the journey of Prince Mohammed bin Salman in redefining the Saudi identity and raising it and its transcendence globally while retaining its authenticity.

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Content: Michael Bloomberg
Bloomberg...
A renaissance vision for Saudi women
Speaking to a number of international news agencies during his participation in the New Economy Conference, held last few days in Singapore, the US billionaire and the UN Special Envoy for Climate Ambitions and Solutions, Michael Bloomberg, pointed to the positive and creative developments that Saudi Arabia has witnessed in the past five years, pointing in particular to the renaissance that has spread to Saudi women ’ s affairs.
Bloomberg contends that what happened in just a handful of years is astonishing, because by conventional calculations, it took a century for it to happen in the United States and confirm that it was a true story that happened in Saudi Arabia overnight.
At the same time, Bloomberg argues that Saudi Arabia is a strategic ally of the United States, and that Washington needs Riyadh on several levels, foremost of which is maintaining stability in the Middle East, where unrest has abounded for decades.
Was Bloomberg a compliment or a bidder, or is this the reality of the rising Saudi woman scene, on all levels of life?
If there was no royal will on the part of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman, and a vision of renaissance included in the lines of length and width of the “2030 Plan ” sponsored by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, women ’ s affairs would not have reached these successes after decades of calcification and historical blockage, which negates and negates the role of women in Islam and through the experiences of ancient Arab civilization.
In order to create a suitable environment for the vision programs, the relevant authorities, including the Shura Council and the Ministry of Justice, have made significant efforts to improve the legal and legislative status of women by issuing decisions and enacting legislation related to their employment and enabling them to work in the government sector, and providing them with social, health and security support, as well as enhancing their orientation towards entrepreneurship, trade and investment.
If there was no royal will on the part of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman, and a renaissance vision included in the lines of length and width of the “2030 Plan ” sponsored by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, women ’ s affairs would not have reached these successes.
The issue of women ’ s empowerment in the Kingdom has become one of the most important priorities, and this is evident in many of the statements of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, a man who refused and refuses to remain women in a socially and logistically backward position, considering that they are now de facto partners of the Saudi man, in the development of the country without discrimination, and after a long deprivation of the ability of creative self-initiative.
Saudi Arabia has made great strides in the path of post-rentier economy, living on the edge of crude oil, without creative petrochemical industries, renewable energy sources, and tourism that discovers the historical and geographical depth of the Kingdom, all of which need half of the Kingdom ’ s population of women, in preparation for the post-petroleum future. It seeks to create jobs amid rising economic growth in Saudi Arabia and faltering globally.
Those who were destined to participate in the activities of the World Climate Conference, « COP27 », which took place in the Egyptian city of Sharm el-Sheikh, on the Red Sea coast, over the past weeks, are sure that there is a real movement, not rhetorical, took place in the waters of the Saudi mentality, and women in the heart of it, and this is a personal testimony, through careful and close follow-up.
In the corridors of the Al-Manah Conference, through the exhibitions held by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the Green Saudi Initiative, the Saudi Forum for the Green Middle East, as well as in the events that were centered on the talk of the Saudi Minister of Oil, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, a generation of young Saudi women, through active participation, in talking and communicating with others.
In the corridors of the Manah Conference, through the exhibitions held by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the Green Saudi Initiative, the Saudi Forum for the Green Middle East, as well as in the events centered on the speech of the Saudi Minister of Oil, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, a generation of young Saudi women, through active participation, in talking and communicating with others, and in presenting a civilized image of Saudi women. Respect and appreciation for all participants, especially when they were talking about the Kingdom ’ s projects aimed at getting rid of ecological attacks on humanity, in more than one tongue, one eloquent Arabic, and another in foreign languages that show the extent of skill in acquiring them, and reaching the minds of the opposite world, and through human civilizational bridges.
For example, Bloomberg suggests that allowing women to drive, for example, could help the kingdom generate as much income as $90 billion by 2030; lifting the driving ban is likely to increase the number of women seeking work, boost the size of the workforce and raise overall income and production levels.
The most useful and uplifting what has been said about the issue of attention to Saudi women, is what Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said in his speech to the American magazine « Atlantic », when he considered that what happens to stimulate the activity of women in the Kingdom, but due to Saleh and the interests of Saudi Arabia itself; Riyadh in its changes does not appease anyone, but comes from the reality of social need.
It can be concluded that the empowerment of women is no longer a slogan in Saudi Arabia, but has become an effective reality, good and changing; believing in their fundamental role in achieving development, which is not complete without their participation and investment of productive capacity.
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What is happening in Saudi Arabia?
The modern Saudi methodology was based on taking advantage of all resources, diversifying sources of income, building strong and innovative arms, in addition to maximizing the impact of returns on all possible resources.
I will begin my article by borrowing this sentence, from a Western media source who very much prefaces what I would like to say: “As the world sinks into crisis, Saudi Arabia is recommended as a modern superpower. ”
At a time when some were betting on the imminent fall of the Kingdom and the end of its project as an important power in the region, Saudi Arabia was busy renewing itself through a solid reconstruction in all fields, this time away from oil as the only source of income by rediscovering its sources of potential power in terms of religious prestige, mineral wealth, human power and geographical space.
What happened in a few years was amazing, and it backfired on the dreams of the skeptics.
Until recently, talking about Saudi Vision 2030 seemed like a fantasy, at least to skeptics.
The actions came out loud, and the proofs accelerated, project after project, and success after success.
Until 2015, Riyadh was a political and economic power only with a strong religious heritage to embrace and care for the two holy mosques and honor them by serving them and caring for their visitors and pilgrims, but it was not interested in the rest of its other aspects, which lost it expansion in new sectors.
The modern Saudi methodology was based on taking advantage of all resources, diversifying sources of income, building strong and innovative arms, in addition to maximizing the impact of returns on all possible resources.
Previously, the talk was about the “American Dream, ” and later, it was about the Singaporean and Korean experiences.
And in every field you find a leading country referred to as a forerunner...
What we have reached is the repeated reference to the Kingdom as a modern developmental state, applying different standards in the region, and leading the world in a number of areas.
The West bet – and still does – on democracy alone to achieve anything, and discovered that monarchies have their own recipe.
Despite all that is achieved, it represents only the first seed of the large Saudi tree.
Major projects that are not duplicated anywhere in the world, building economic cities, bringing in investments, supporting innovation and innovators, pioneering new fields, and many more.
All in the process of verification.
The Saudi flare was quick to happen.
What needs decades of work has been achieved in years, and this equation needed a serious official will and desire, sound modern planning, exceptional data, empowered human resources, and a great societal acceptance to move towards transformation and change.
All this was available, waiting for someone to hang the bell, and something unexpectedly happened.
What the Saudis dream of, what others do not wish for, and others work against it, and I am satisfied with this description.
Prince Mohammed bin Salman came with his civilized development project, to find the great support waiting, and everyone - without exception - engaged in the ambitious vision project.
Everyone has found something similar in change, according to specialization, interest, desires and needs.
I do not deny, nor do any sane person, that there are challenges facing the mega project; however, the advantage is that they are dealt with quickly and flexibly.
It is not uncommon to hear about the cancellation, development or integration of projects, initiatives or programs, and the response to the accompanying circumstances, which reflects positively on the basic objectives of construction.
Perhaps the most important step, as a ground for achieving everything, is to declare war on extremism.
Saudi Arabia has led an early domestic and international project to fight extremism.
It supported official organizations, established alliances and centers, and aborted the project of extremists, to sow its place of development.
In my opinion, if the same project aimed at fighting extremism was carried out in another country, under the same conditions, we would find what can be described as disasters.
As a reactionary and natural result of a comprehensive change of collective thought, this did not happen in Saudi Arabia.
It was the result of the project "We will destroy them now...
And immediately, very tight, as the best possible result with the least damage expected, but where are the fair ones?
Despite all that is achieved, it represents only the first seed of the large Saudi tree.
Major projects that are not duplicated anywhere in the world, building economic cities, bringing in investments, supporting innovation and innovators, pioneering new fields, and many more.
All of them are in the process of being investigated, and others are expected to be investigated.
The long stagnation weighed down the desire to respond in the beginning, but successive achievements awakened the genie.
We are promised an unprecedented development renaissance, whose impact extends beyond geographical borders, to include all countries that take the initiative of shaking hands and partnering with us to engage in a development project that the region has been eagerly waiting for after many decades of suffering under the weight of the equations of conflicts and crises.
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Reconciliation and confrontation are intertwined, opportunities and challenges coexist
"A New Middle East Is Forming" (Global Hot Spot)
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April 01, 2023 08: 44 | Source: People's Daily Overseas Edition
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Recently, in Rafha, Saudi Arabia, people are cooking tea in lavender fields for leisure. Xinhua / AFP
Recently, with the historic handshake between Saudi Arabia and Iran under the mediation of China, the "old enemy" has set off a "wave of reconciliation" in the Middle East.
Both Arab countries and between Iran, Turkey and Arab countries, high-level visits have entered a period of frequent, state-to-state relations have improved markedly, and a multipolar Middle East is emerging.
The Middle East is in a season of reconciliation.
"The Middle East has ushered in a reconciliation season," the UAE's Gulf Times reported, adding that there have been many encouraging signs of reconciliation in the Middle East.
On March 27, Saudi Foreign Minister Ali Shay agreed to hold a bilateral meeting during Ramadan to speed up the resumption of diplomatic work between the two countries.
The warming of relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia has led to a thaw in relations between Iran and other Arab countries.
According to AFP and other media reports, on March 16, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran Shamhani held talks with Emirati President Mohammed in Abu Dhabi.
Sources said that Iran and Bahrain are conducting important bilateral negotiations on the restoration of bilateral relations without mediation by a third party and will soon announce positive results.
Relations between Syria and other Arab countries are also heating up.
According to Reuters on March 23, after Saudi Arabia reached a landmark agreement with Iran, Saudi Arabia ’ s engagement with Syria has gained momentum.
Both governments are preparing to reopen their embassies after the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr in late April. On March 19, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad arrived in Abu Dhabi for “constructive ” talks with UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
According to the Associated Press, the Arab League is likely to resume Syria's membership this year.
Turkish Foreign Minister Cavusoglu met with Egyptian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Shukeri in Cairo on March 18, marking the first time Turkey has sent a ministerial official to Egypt in more than a decade.
In addition, with the relaxation of the regional situation, regional hotspot issues such as the Syrian, Iraqi, Yemeni and Palestinian-Israeli issues have also ushered in peace opportunities.
However, dissonance remains.
The US military claimed that after the drone attack on the Syrian base, it carried out retaliatory air strikes on the evening of March 23 against organizations affiliated with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in Syria, and triggered another round of tit-for-tat attacks by both sides, which exacerbated tensions in eastern Syria.
When asked about the reconciliation between Syria and Saudi Arabia, a State Department spokesman said that the U.S. position on the normalization of relations with the Middle East countries has not changed, and that it will not encourage other countries to normalize relations with the Assad regime.
Earlier, the U.S. State Department expressed "deep disappointment and anxiety" over the UAE's hospitality to Bashar al-Assad, stressing that the United States "will not lift its sanctions on Syria."
Major changes in the Middle East strategy
The analysis generally pointed out that the historic handshake between Saudi Arabia and Iran has set off a new wave of reconciliation in the Middle East, and its spread speed is far faster than expected.
Foreign Affairs magazine also pointed out that the Shai-Beijing agreement is a landmark and may reshape the relationship between the major powers in the Middle East.
Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger pointed out that China's efforts to promote the resumption of diplomatic relations between the two countries is a major change in the Middle East strategic pattern.
The US foreign affairs website believes that the resumption of diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran may reshape the region and form a new order.
Israel's Jerusalem Post admitted that the reconciliation between Saudi Arabia and Iran under the mediation of China marks the formation of a new Middle East.
"The trend of reconciliation in the Middle East is the result of internal and external factors. In addition to the fierce confrontation between Israel and Iran, there has been a trend of dialogue and relaxation between the four major forces in the Arab world, Israel, Iran and Turkey, as well as within the Arab world," Sun Degang, a researcher at the Center for Middle East Studies at Fudan University, said in an interview with this newspaper. As a result, instead of gaining security, the parties have become even more insecure, and the quest for peace and development has become the common aspiration of most countries in the Middle East.
The Russian-Ukrainian conflict is a wake-up call to the Middle East countries that resorting to war and force will only lead to the Middle East countries becoming pawns and victims of the great power competition.
The Middle East countries must stand in the perspective of their own national interests, adhere to strategic autonomy, seek common ground while reserving differences, stop bleeding in a timely manner, promote security through cooperation and promote peace through development.
Looking at external factors, the major powers in Europe and the United States have withdrawn from the Middle East and reduced their willingness to fight a 'proxy war' in the region.
Under the background of strategic competition among major powers, the efforts of major powers outside the region to arouse fire and pour oil on the Middle East have weakened, creating good external conditions for the reconciliation of Middle East countries.
In particular, the emerging powers represented by China have increased their mediation efforts in the Middle East, actively persuading peace and promoting talks, providing positive energy, and further promoting the trend of reconciliation in the Middle East countries.
In recent years, "seeking peace and development" has become the mainstream voice of all countries in the Middle East.
Pakistan's Tribune Express said that the people of the Middle East have realized that the United States' actions in the region have triggered decades of turmoil, and that wars and conflicts will only further undermine regional stability.
"The people of the Middle East have long suffered from war and long for peace," said Izzat, executive director of the Egyptian Foreign Affairs Council.
The British "Middle East Eye" news network and other media pointed out that the outbreak of the new coronavirus and the losses caused by it have also made the Middle East countries more pragmatic and began to give priority to interest-based agendas such as trade.
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has made the regional advantages of the eastern Mediterranean region and the importance of its oil and gas resources more prominent, thus creating a positive atmosphere for the consensus reached by Turkey, Israel and Egypt.
"The tide of reconciliation in the Middle East is determined by broader changes in the international situation," Al Jazeera and other media pointed out when analyzing the acceleration of reconciliation in the Middle East countries, the United States continued to shift its strategic focus to the Asia-Pacific region, gradually changing its strategic focus in the Middle East, and abandoning its traditional commitments to Arab allies.
This has led America ’ s Middle East allies to recognize that Washington can ’ t be trusted, and to work to diversify their security and military partners and implement more hedging strategies.
Both Saudi Arabia and Iran want to join the BRICS cooperation mechanism, and Iran is already an observer state of the SCO.
The Wall Street Journal said that China's successful mediation marked the beginning of a new era in the Middle East.
The new reality is that at a time when the United States is increasingly concerned about Ukraine and Asia, the Middle East is struggling to resolve past conflicts and tensions, and the past regional divisions are turning upside down.
How far reconciliation can go is still unknown.
At a time when the Middle East countries are accelerating reconciliation, the United States has carried out retaliatory air strikes against organizations in Syria, which have been condemned by Syria and Iran.
The Associated Press said that the incident could undermine efforts by all parties to reduce tensions in the Middle East.
Lebanon's "Square TV" website pointed out that although the United States claimed to be retaliatory, it was warning Syria, Iran and regional countries that the move would undermine regional stability.
The Middle East has long been one of the most volatile regions in the world.
Qatar's Al-Jazeera TV reported that since the beginning of the 21st century, the region has accounted for one third of the total number of armed conflicts in the world.
At present, the process of reconciliation in the Middle East gives hope for peace in the region.
However, the complex environment is fraught with variables in the reconciliation process.
"Since the end of World War II, the Middle East has alternated cycles of conflict and reconciliation, and the 'reconciliation tide' in the Middle East has also been fragile," Sun said.
Second, Saudi Arabia and other countries have resumed diplomatic relations with Iran and Syria, which is not what the United States and Israel want to see.
The "tide of reconciliation" in the Middle East is easily disturbed by external factors and unexpected events, and even reversed.
Third, there is still a long way to go before the Middle East countries can turn the peace deficit into a development deficit and solve the growing problems of debt, unemployment, food security, high prices and high inflation.
"If the problems of the economy and people's livelihood are not solved, the tide of reconciliation in the Middle East countries will be interrupted," he said.
The New York Times, the British "Middle East Eye" news network and other media also believe that the sustainability of Middle East national reconciliation and the resilience of the normalization process of relations remain to be seen.
The international and regional situation that has contributed to the accelerated reconciliation of the countries of the region is prone to change and there are uncertainties within the countries, so how far reconciliation can go is still unknown.
It is generally pointed out that it will take time for the Middle East countries to form a consensus and join forces.
As for the Middle East, a region of special geostrategic value, the United States and the West will not easily let go, but will probably try to undermine the process of regional reconciliation.
As The Economist notes, White House policymakers are trying to tell their Middle East partners that the United States will not leave the region.
"The development of the situation in the Middle East requires the joint efforts of countries outside the region to continue to promote the normalization of relations between the Middle East countries, such as promoting dialogue between different political factions in Yemen, restarting the Palestinian-Israeli peace talks, promoting the normalization of relations between Morocco and Algeria, properly resolving the Iranian nuclear issue, opening political dialogue between Iran and Israel, and establishing a multilateral collective security dialogue mechanism." And for other hot issues around the world, such as the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, it can provide new ideas. "
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Content: Would it have been possible for Moroccan women today to be around the corner of a new version of a family code that reduces their legal, social, economic and symbolic status without a clear royal will to push for change?
Would it have been possible for us to be a society that precedes its neighbors and takes further, broader and bolder steps in the path of development and development, had it not been for my keenness to put Morocco on the path of modernization and modernity, and to place women as its greatest indicator?
To be sure, the Royal Institution was at the time, a vision and a thought, a speech and an initiative to build a new society in which women enjoy full citizenship, and for a quarter of a century it expressed a listening and proactive vision and instilled in the hearts of the people.
The occasion is a condition, as it is said, and today we commemorate the 25th anniversary of the accession of King Mohammed VI to the throne, it is not possible to overcome many significant milestones in which the lives of Moroccan women have changed.
Consider the royal patronage of women, and consider the many initiatives in which King Mohammed VI led the transformation of women ’ s human rights and updated mechanisms and legislation related to women and the family.
Since coming to power in July 1999, King Mohammed VI has had a clear and coherent discourse that aspires towards a citizen constitutional monarchy and allows for a societal project and a path towards profound transformations in which women take their place.
This has allowed the building of a new image of property: a modernist who adopts new choices, believes in collective thinking and the advancement of societal and human rights aspirations.
We are now in July 2024.
We stand on the cusp of a quarter-century of accumulation, and between two histories that marked the New Testament, many reforms and milestones that will be proudly documented by the history of Moroccan women.
In a quick extrapolation, it can be pointed out that the women ’ s cause achieved a qualitative leap with the principles of fairness and equality, which was not only presented as a speech, but necessitated the adoption of a historic decision, which is to change the Personal Status Code, a change that I carried in 2004, stating that the King had a political listening to the women ’ s movement with its colourings and political acumen.
For many, the peculiarity of Mohammed VI ’ s royal period is due in large part to this insignificant aspect of women ’ s equity, a quest expressed by the king since his first sermons.
He said: "As for the family and the advancement of women, I have highlighted its fundamental problem in the wake of my assumption of the great trust of the Principality of the Believers," asking in the letter of 20 August 1999: "How can the advancement of society and women, who constitute half of it, lose their rights and are subjected to injustice, violence and marginalization without regard to the honoring and fairness of our religion?"
In his opening speech on October 10, 2003, King Mohammed VI said: "In addition to the decisions and initiatives we have taken to promote the status of women and equity, we have not hesitated to spare society from sedition on this issue by forming a multi-disciplinary advisory committee to propose a fundamental review of the Personal Status Code."
The King ’ s speeches meet with many decisions and initiatives aimed at creating a new reality for women, whether by supporting and intensifying political representation, in contrast to the slow pace of political society and parties, and by placing women ’ s empowerment at the heart of national plans for social and economic development.
These include the Labour Code (2004), the reforms of the Criminal Code and the Code of Criminal Procedure (2003), the Nationality Code (2007), which gave Morocco the right to confer its nationality on its children from a foreign spouse, the withdrawal of reservations to the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), the adoption of the Millennium Declaration and the Millennium Development Goals (2015), including the promotion of gender equality and empowerment of women. Gender equality is at the heart of the Sustainable Development Goals roadmap, engaging in the UN ’ s “Women, Peace, Security ” agenda, and many other resolutions.
It is difficult to understand here all the royal decisions that translate a systematic vision of all reforms related to women ’ s issues, the chronology of development initiatives and programs and major national strategies that have created the dynamic of change, but one important milestone can be mentioned is the drafting of a new contract for women as full citizens. A clear example of the new community project.
There is another station of importance related to the religious issue, or what has been termed the gender of the religious field and the feminization of a number of religious institutions.
It may be pointed out that King Mohammed VI expanded the religious field for women. During his reign, we witnessed the summons of the first woman to give the Ramadan lesson before him in 2003, the installation of the first woman in the Supreme Scientific Council (2004), and the opening of the door for religious guides in various local scientific councils.
All of this is symbolically important because it reflects a royal will to promote equality after long periods of exclusion of women in this field in Arab and Islamic countries.
This has been intersected with some other powerful royal procedures in terms of impact and symbolism.
Here we can recall the appointment of the first female adviser to the King in the history of Morocco (the late Zulekha Nasri), or the royal decree that allowed Moroccan women to enter the justice plan for the first time, alongside men, as part of the comprehensive reform of the justice system in 2018.
In his 2022 Throne Speech, King Mohammed VI stressed that improving the status of women is a necessity for development, not a matter of luxury or privilege, but a path that is firmly enshrined in the Constitution.
“Building the Morocco of progress and dignity, which we want, will only take place with the participation of all Moroccans, men and women, in the development process, ” he said.
We therefore stress once again the need for the full participation of Moroccan women in all spheres.
The most important reforms we have undertaken include the promulgation of the Family Code and the adoption of the 2011 Constitution, which enshrines equality between women and men in rights and duties and stipulates the principle of equality as a goal of the State. This is not a matter of granting women free privileges, but of giving them their legal and legal rights.
In the Maghreb today, women cannot be denied their rights.
Here, we call for the activation of the constitutional institutions concerned with the rights of the family and women, and the updating of national mechanisms and legislation to improve their status ” (July 2022).
The transition between two times is necessarily a transition between two realities, and what has been achieved during the quarter of a century of King Mohammed VI ’ s rule is certainly very important, as the royal establishment asserts that “in today ’ s Morocco, women cannot be deprived of their rights. ”
Today ’ s open workshop to review the Family Code reinforces this will, so the expectations of Moroccan women from this review are marked by a lot of positivity and hope.

What has MBS done since becoming Crown Prince in Saudi Arabia?

What has MBS done since becoming Crown Prince in Saudi Arabia?

What has MBS done since becoming Crown Prince in Saudi Arabia?

What has MBS done since becoming Crown Prince in Saudi Arabia?

What has MBS done since becoming Crown Prince in Saudi Arabia?

What has MBS done since becoming Crown Prince in Saudi Arabia?

What has MBS done since becoming Crown Prince in Saudi Arabia?

What has MBS done since becoming Crown Prince in Saudi Arabia?

## Vision 2030: A Blueprint for Modernization

Vision 2030, launched under MBS's leadership, represents Saudi Arabia's ambitious roadmap to diversify the economy, reduce dependence on oil, and create a vibrant society.

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The final statistical monitoring report of the Outline for the Development of Women in China (2011-2020) shows that
China's women's social status has significantly improved, sense of happiness and security has increased.
December 21, 2021 09: 32 | Source: People's Daily Online
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BEIJING, Dec. 21 (Xinhua) -- The National Bureau of Statistics today released the final statistical monitoring report of the "Outline for the Development of Chinese Women (2011-2020)" (hereinafter referred to as the "Outline"). The report shows that in the past 10 years, the main goals of the "Outline" have been achieved as scheduled. The protection of women's rights and interests in related fields still needs to be further strengthened.
The following is the full report:
In order to safeguard women's rights and interests, promote women's development and promote equality between men and women, China promulgated and implemented the "Program for the Development of Chinese Women (2011-2020)" (hereinafter referred to as the "Program") in 2011.
Recently, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) carried out statistical monitoring of the implementation of the Program in seven areas, including health, education, economy, policy-making and management, social security, environment and law, according to data on monitoring indicators and related information.
The results show that in the past 10 years, the main goals of the program have been achieved as scheduled, the social status of women has been significantly improved, historical achievements have been made in promoting gender equality and women's all-round development, and women's sense of gain, happiness and security have been significantly enhanced.
I. Achievement of the objectives of the Platform in all areas
(i) Women and health
The average life expectancy of women is over 80 years.
Following China's entry into the ranks of long-lived countries in 2000, China's per capita life expectancy continued to increase, among which, the average life expectancy of women increased from 77.37 years in 2010 to 79.43 years in 2015, and further increased to 80.88 years in 2020.
According to the results of the United Nations World Population Prospects, in 2020, the average life expectancy of Chinese women ranked 62nd out of 184 countries, four years higher than the world average for women.
2. Maternal mortality has fallen by more than 40 per cent.
Since the implementation of the Outline, China has actively promoted the whole process of maternal and child health services on the basis of ensuring the safety of mothers and children. The maternal mortality rate has continued to decline, and the maternal and child health level has significantly improved.
The urban and rural maternal mortality rates were 14.1 per 100,000 and 18.5 per 100,000 respectively, which were 52.5 per cent and 38.5 per cent lower than in 2010 (see figure 1).
Figure 1 National Maternal Mortality Rate 2010-2020
3.
The capacity of maternal and child health services has been significantly enhanced.
Since the implementation of the Outline, the connotation of maternal and child health services in China has been continuously expanded, and the capacity of maternal and child health services has been continuously enhanced. In 2020, there are 3,052 maternal and child health care institutions, 807 maternity hospitals, twice as many as in 2010, and 285,000 obstetricians [3], an increase of 55.7% [4] over 2010. The maternal system management rate was 92.7 percent, 8.7 percentage points higher than the 2010 target of reaching 85 percent. In 2020, the prenatal examination rate and postnatal visits rate were 97.4 percent and 95.5 percent, respectively, 3.3 percentage points and 4.7 percentage points higher than the 2010 target.
4.
The level of reproductive health services for women has improved significantly.
Since the implementation of the Program, the national free pre-pregnancy eugenics health examination program has been fully implemented, and the awareness of risk prevention before pregnancy has been continuously enhanced. The knowledge of reproductive health has been popularized, and the awareness and ability of women's self-care have been greatly improved. This is 25.4 percentage points higher than in 2010, and the goal of "reaching more than 80 percent" of the Outline is achieved (see figure 2).
Figure 2 National screening rate for common diseases of women 2010-2020
(ii) Women and education
1. The equal access of girls to pre-school education is effectively guaranteed.
Since the implementation of the Program, China has implemented three phases of action plans for preschool education, increasing resources for preschool education in various forms, and effectively ensuring the equal rights and interests of girls in preschool education. In 2020, there are 2,721,000 girls in preschool education (including kindergartens and attached preschool classes) nationwide, an increase of 9.195 million over 2010, an increase of 68 percent. In 2020, the gross enrollment rate of preschool education nationwide will be 85.2 percent, far higher than the goal of "reaching 70 percent" in the Outline.
Figure 3 Number and proportion of girls in preschool education in China from 2010 to 2020
2. The gender gap in compulsory education has been basically eliminated.
Since the implementation of the Program, with the development of urban and rural integration, the continuous improvement of relevant laws and policies, and the implementation of special support policies for girls such as the Spring Bud Plan, the equal right of girls to receive compulsory education has been further guaranteed.
In 2020, the consolidation rate of nine-year compulsory education was 95.2 percent, 4.1 percentage points higher than in 2010, and the target of "reaching 95 percent" was achieved on schedule. The number of girls enrolled in the nine-year compulsory education period was 72.852 million, an increase over the figure in 2010. The number of students attending the school increased by 2.8 percent, accounting for 46.6 percent of the total.
3. Equal access of girls to upper secondary education [5] has been consolidated and strengthened.
Since the implementation of the Program, the popularization level of high school education in China has been continuously improved, and the equal access of girls to high school education has been further consolidated and strengthened. In 2020, the gross enrollment rate of high school students nationwide reached 91.2 percent, 8.7 percentage points higher than in 2010, and the goal of reaching 90 percent was achieved. 50.4 percent, or more than half of the total for six consecutive years.
4. Girls outnumber boys in all types of higher education.
Since the implementation of the Outline, China's higher education has developed rapidly, and women's access to higher education has been increasing. The gross enrollment rate of higher education has been 54.4 percent in 2020, an increase of 27.9 percentage points over 2010.
The number of female students in higher education was 1.599 million, accounting for 50.9% of the total number of graduate students, an increase of 3.1 percentage points over 2010 (see Figure 4); the number of female students in general and adult specialties was 16.742,000 and 4.506 million, respectively, accounting for 51.0% and 58.0%, respectively, an increase of 0.1 and 4.9 percentage points over 2010.
Figure 4 Number and proportion of female students enrolled at postgraduate level in China from 2010 to 2020
5. The gender gap in the average level of education has further narrowed.
According to the results of the seventh national census, the average number of years of education for the population aged 15 and above in 2020 is 9.91 years, of which 10.22 years for men and 9.59 years for women, and the gender gap has narrowed from 0.8 years less for women than men in 2010 to 0.6 years less.
The national illiteracy rate [6] is 2.67%, of which women are 4.10%, down 2.1 percentage points from 2010, and the gender gap narrowed from 4.1 percentage points higher for women than men in 2010 to 2.8 percentage points higher.
(iii) Women and the economy
1. The proportion of women employed in the whole society has remained at more than 40%.
Since the implementation of the Program, employment policies and entrepreneurship support policies have been gradually improved, women's employment channels have been continuously broadened, and the number of women employed in urban units has steadily increased. In 2020, the number of women employed in urban units will be 677.94 million, an increase of 191.79 million over 2010, an increase of 39.5 percent.
The proportion of women employed in the whole society is 43.5 percent, and the goal of "maintaining above 40 percent" is achieved.
2. Labor protection for women workers has been greatly strengthened. The promulgation and implementation of the "Special Provisions on Labor Protection for Women Workers" in 2012 has promoted the continuous improvement of labor conditions for women workers and effectively safeguarded the legitimate rights and interests of women in labor. In 2020, the proportion of enterprises [7] implementing the "Special Provisions on Labor Protection for Women Workers" reached 71.3%, 16.4 percentage points higher than in 2010.
3.
A comprehensive victory has been achieved in the fight against poverty among rural poor women.
Through continuous efforts, all the poor people in rural areas have been lifted out of poverty, and all the poor counties have been removed from their hats, and the problem of "two guarantees and three guarantees" for the poverty-stricken population, especially women, has been comprehensively solved.
By the end of 2020, women accounted for about half of the nearly 100 million people who had been lifted out of poverty.
4. The level of protection for women living in poverty has been continuously strengthened.
Since the implementation of the Outline, China has introduced a series of policies and measures to expand employment channels for women, upgrade their skills and strengthen health protection, providing a strong guarantee for poverty alleviation and sustainable development of poor women. 947,000 people, accounting for 43.0%, an increase of 9.1 percentage points over 2010.
(iv) Participation of women in decision-making and management
1. The proportion of women deputies to the National People's Congress and women members of the CPPCC is the highest in history.
Since the implementation of the Program, China has actively promoted and supported the participation of women in government and deliberation, the proportion of women in decision-making and management has increased markedly, and women's political rights have been effectively safeguarded and strengthened.
There are 440 women members of the 13th National Committee of the CPPCC (2018), accounting for 20.4% of the total number of members, an increase of 2.7 percentage points over the 11th (2008), and the highest proportion of women in all CPPCC members (see Figure 5).
Figure 5 Percentage of female deputies to the National People's Congress and members of the CPPCC
2. The participation of women in business management is more in-depth.
Since the implementation of the Outline, China's economic and social development has accelerated, people's ideas have been constantly updated, and the open, transparent and merit-based selection and appointment mechanism has been continuously improved. In 2020, the proportion of women in enterprise directors and staff supervisors will be 34.9 percent and 38.2 percent respectively (see figure 6), an increase of 2.2 and 3.0 percentage points, respectively, compared with 2010.
The proportion of female representatives in enterprise workers' congresses [8] was 30.2%, an increase of 1.2 percentage points over 2010.
Figure 6 Share of female directors and staff supervisors of enterprises, 2010-2020
3. Women's participation in grass-roots democratic governance is broader.
Since the implementation of the Program, women have actively participated in grass-roots social governance, and the proportion of women in neighborhood and village committees has increased.
The proportion of women among the members of the neighborhood committees has been maintained at about half, reaching 52.1 percent in 2020, an increase of 2.5 percentage points over 2010, and achieving the goal of "keeping it at about 50 percent."
The percentage of women among village committee members was 24.2 percent, 2.8 percentage points higher than in 2010.
(v) Women and social security
The coverage of maternity insurance for women [9] has been significantly expanded.
During the implementation of the Program, a system of maternity insurance covering all women was gradually established, and the combined implementation of maternity insurance and employee medical insurance was promoted in an all-round way, and the combined financial capacity of the fund was significantly enhanced.
Figure 7 Number of women participating in maternity insurance from 2010 to 2020
2. There has been a significant increase in the number of women participating in health insurance.
In recent years, on the basis of the full coverage of the basic medical insurance system for urban and rural women, China has further improved the multi-level medical insurance system by integrating urban and rural residents' medical insurance, improving the urban and rural medical assistance and supplementary medical insurance system, so that more women can enjoy fairer medical insurance. At the end of the year, 58.018 million people were added, an increase of 55.1%; the number of people participating in basic medical insurance for urban and rural residents was 490 million, an increase of 410 million over the end of 2011 and 6.5 times the end of 2011.
3. The basic realization of women's pension security should be guaranteed.
Since the implementation of the Outline, the reform of China's old-age pension insurance system has continued to advance, and a unified old-age pension insurance system has been established for urban and rural residents, covering urban and rural residents who have not participated in the basic old-age pension insurance for employees, highlighting the universality and bottomfulness of the system.
According to incomplete statistics, at the end of 2020, 470 million women participated in basic old-age insurance [11], an increase of 120 million over the end of 2016 [12]; among them, the number of people participating in basic old-age insurance for urban and rural workers was 210 million, an increase of 96.555 million over the end of 2010, an increase of 86.2%; the number of people participating in basic old-age insurance for urban and rural residents was 260 million, an increase of 91.71 million, an increase of 53.8%.
The number of women participating in unemployment insurance and industrial injury insurance has increased by about 80%.
By the end of 2020, the number of women participating in unemployment insurance was 92.072 million, an increase of 40.582 million over the end of 2010, an increase of 78.8 percent. The number of women participating in work injury insurance was 103 million, an increase of 45.705 million over the end of 2010, an increase of 80.2 percent.
(vi) Women and the environment
The quality of the ecological environment has been significantly improved.
With the continuous deepening of the concept of "green water and green mountains are golden mountains and silver mountains", the green and low-carbon level of China's production and life style has risen significantly, the total amount of major pollutants discharged has been greatly reduced, and the stability of the ecosystem has been enhanced.
At present, there are 12,000 protected areas at all levels, with national parks as the main body, accounting for 18 percent of the country's land area.
According to the data of the Ninth National Forest Resources Inventory (2014-2018), the forest area of the country exceeded 220 million hectares, an increase of 12.76 million hectares over the eighth inventory (2009-2013); the forest coverage rate was 22.96%, an increase of 1.33 percentage points.
2.
The quality of the urban environment is continuously optimized.
In recent years, with the intensification of urban environmental remediation, the "face value" of the national urban environment has been significantly improved, and the people 's sense of ecological environment has been greatly enhanced. In 2020, the per capita green area of urban parks in China is 14.8 square meters, an increase of 3.6 square meters over 2010.
In 2020, the average annual concentration of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in 337 cities at the prefecture-level and above was 33 micrograms / cubic meter, the first time lower than the national second-level standard (35 micrograms / cubic meter).
3.
The rural living environment continued to improve. In 2018, 18 departments including the Central Agricultural Office jointly issued the "Rural Habitat Environment Rectification Village Cleanliness Action Plan", launched and implemented the village cleanliness action, and the target tasks of the current three-year action plan for rural living environment Rectification were fully completed.
More than 95 percent of villages across the country have carried out clean-up actions, and the villagers' awareness of environment and health has been further enhanced, and the village environment has become clean and tidy. By 2020, the proportion of rural centralized water supply beneficiaries will reach 88.0 percent, an increase of 30 percentage points over 2010, and the goal of "reaching about 85 percent" in the Outline is achieved (see Figure 8).
Full coverage of urban community services.
By the end of 2020, there were 802,000 community service institutions and facilities nationwide, an increase of 441,000 over the end of 2015 [13]. In 2020, the coverage rate of comprehensive service facilities in urban and rural communities reached 100% and 65.7% respectively, an increase of 20.7 percentage points and 51.4 percentage points respectively compared with 2016 [14]. The environment for the survival and development of the broad masses, including women, has been continuously optimized, and their lives have become more convenient.
(vii) Women and the law
The relevant legal system is becoming more and more perfect.
Since the implementation of the Outline, China has continuously strengthened the rule of law guarantee of equality between men and women, and has formed a complete legal system for protecting women's rights and interests and promoting gender equality, based on the Constitution, the Law on the Protection of Women's Rights and Interests, and supplemented by various national laws and regulations, local regulations and government regulations.
The promulgation and revision of the Civil Code, the Labor Contract Law, the Election Law, the Organization Law of Villagers' Committees, the Law on Rural Land Contracting, the Law on the Protection of Women's Rights and Interests, and the Special Provisions on the Labor Protection of Women Workers have made clear stipulations on women's property rights and interests, land contracting rights and health rights of women workers.
In particular, in 2015, the 12th NPC Standing Committee adopted the "People's Republic of China Anti-Domestic Violence Law", marking that domestic violence has officially entered the scope of legal supervision and supervision, and has a milestone significance for China's opposition to domestic violence and the protection of women and children and other vulnerable groups.
2. Significant results have been achieved in combating the crime of trafficking in women.
In order to effectively combat the crime of trafficking in women and effectively safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of women, China has issued the second anti-trafficking action plan "China Action Plan Against Trafficking in Human Beings (2013-2020)", resolutely crack down on the crime of trafficking in women in accordance with the law, and intensify the rectification of the "buyer's market" of the crime of trafficking in human beings.
3. The provision of legal aid to women has been significantly strengthened.
By the end of 2020, there were 2,651 legal aid institutions and 75,000 legal aid work sites across the country. In 2020, 341,000 women received legal aid, an increase of 73.7% over 2010. From 2011 to 2020, 3,307,000 women received legal aid. In 2020, women ’ s federations at and above the county level received more than 188,000 complaints from women and children.
II. Main problems in the implementation of the Platform
(1) Women ’ s health development still faces unbalanced and inadequate problems
Although the health level of women in China has improved considerably, the gap between urban and rural areas still exists. In 2020, the maternal mortality rate in rural areas was 18.5 per 100,000, which was 38.5 per cent lower than in 2010, but still higher than the urban level of 14.1 per 100,000.
(2) The participation of rural women in social affairs management still needs to be strengthened
Since the implementation of the Program, women have actively participated in grassroots social governance, but the level of participation of rural women needs to be improved compared with that of cities. In 2020, the proportion of women in village committee members will be 24.2%, which is still a certain gap from the Program target of “reaching more than 30%. ”
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[1] According to the World Health Organization, a country with a life expectancy of more than 70 years is a long-lived country.
[2] Based on data from the 7th National Census.
[3] The number of obstetricians and gynecologists refers to the number of practicing (assistant) physicians in obstetricians and gynecologists and women's health departments.
[4] The total or relative numbers of the data in this paper may cause calculation errors due to different units of measurement, and they have not been mechanically adjusted.
[5] Secondary education includes general high school, adult high school, general secondary school, adult high school, vocational high school and technical school.
[6] Illiteracy rate refers to the proportion of illiterate persons aged 15 and over in the total population.
[7] An enterprise that has established a trade union organization.
[8] The proportion of women in enterprise directors and staff supervisors, and the proportion of women representatives in enterprise workers' congresses are all relevant indicators of enterprises that have established trade union organizations throughout the country.
[9] Maternity insurance covers employers and their employees in accordance with the law.
[10] The basic medical insurance for residents in the basic medical insurance has been disaggregated by sex since 2011.
[11] Basic old-age insurance includes basic old-age insurance for urban and rural workers and basic old-age insurance for urban and rural residents.
[12] Basic old-age insurance for urban and rural residents has been divided into gender statistics since 2016.
[13] Statistics on community service agencies and facilities are available from 2015.
[14] The coverage of community integrated service facilities has been available since 2016.
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What are some of the key goals of Vision 2030 for society and economy?

What are the main goals of the 2016- launched Vision 2030?

To lessen reliance on oil.
To diversify Saudi Arabia's economy

What has MBS done since becoming Crown Prince in Saudi Arabia?

What are some of the key goals of Vision 2030 for society and economy?

What are the main goals of the 2016- launched Vision 2030?

To lessen reliance on oil.
To diversify Saudi Arabia's economy

What has MBS done since becoming Crown Prince in Saudi Arabia?

What are some of the key goals of Vision 2030 for society and economy?

What are the main goals of the 2016- launched Vision 2030?

To lessen reliance on oil.
To diversify Saudi Arabia's economy

What has MBS done since becoming Crown Prince in Saudi Arabia?

What are some of the key goals of Vision 2030 for society and economy?

What are the main goals of the 2016- launched Vision 2030?

To lessen reliance on oil.
To diversify Saudi Arabia's economy

What has MBS done since becoming Crown Prince in Saudi Arabia?

What are some of the key goals of Vision 2030 for society and economy?

What are the main goals of the 2016- launched Vision 2030?

To lessen reliance on oil.
To diversify Saudi Arabia's economy

What has MBS done since becoming Crown Prince in Saudi Arabia?

What are some of the key goals of Vision 2030 for society and economy?

What are the main goals of the 2016- launched Vision 2030?

To lessen reliance on oil.
To diversify Saudi Arabia's economy

What has MBS done since becoming Crown Prince in Saudi Arabia?

What are some of the key goals of Vision 2030 for society and economy?

What are the main goals of the 2016- launched Vision 2030?

To lessen reliance on oil.
To diversify Saudi Arabia's economy

What has MBS done since becoming Crown Prince in Saudi Arabia?

This comprehensive plan has already yielded significant results in just seven years, as highlighted by regional developments such as those in Najran, where substantial healthcare investments have transformed medical services for thousands of citizens.

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### Employment and Economic Growth

Saudi Arabia's economic transformation is evident in its improving

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In the Western establishment “there is an opinion ” that discussing the observance of human rights in Saudi Arabia is impractical.
This installation of the “freest media in the world ” looks strange, but quite understandable.
Why is the US interested in strengthening Saudi Arabia ’ s position among the Arab states?
In the past, these were games on Arab-Israeli contradictions.
Hints of the creation of a Jordanian-Palestinian federation and the formation of an anti-Shiite league from the Arabian Peninsula to Pakistan.
Now that Saudi Arabia and Iran are the two most powerful OPEC members.
The Cold War between Riyadh and Tehran was one of the reasons for the fall in oil prices: Saudi Arabia put pressure on prices to weaken a rival whose budget is 70% dependent on oil revenue.
Meanwhile, low oil prices in 2015 “endowed ” the kingdom itself with a record budget deficit, now Iran announces its intention to export up to a million barrels to the market after the lifting of sanctions.
The hopes of other OPEC member states for a joint solution to limit oil production after the conflict over the execution of Shiite political dissident Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr appear to have collapsed into the abyss.
This execution led to protests in Iran, setting fire to the Saudi embassy in Tehran, triggering a major diplomatic crisis between the two main forces waging proxy wars in the Middle East.
Saudi Arabia ’ s well-funded public relations apparatus quickly worked after al-Nimr ’ s recent execution, namely, quickly forming the right public opinion about the event with the help of the American media.
More often than not, the Saudi "truth" about this, and not only, stories gets coverage in the US media without mentioning their funding or close cooperation with the Saudi government.
Meanwhile, social media affiliated with American lobbyists promote Saudi Arabia ’ s interests on Twitter, social media and online video.
An article in Politico about growing tensions between the kingdom and Iran, for example, cites only three sources: the State Department, which responded silently to the executions; the Saudi government; and Fahad Nazer, presented as a “political scientist from JTG Corporation. ”
Nazir defended the executions, saying they served as "a message... to militants in Saudi Arabia itself, regardless of their beliefs and direction."
What Politico did not mention is that Nazer himself is a former political scientist at the Saudi Embassy in Washington.
He is currently a Visiting Fellow at the Institute of the Arab Gulf States in Washington, which is fully funded by the Embassy of Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
The Washington Post tries to be neutral and quotes consultant Theodore Karasik: “The Saudis hope to demonstrate that they are going on the offensive in the Sunni-Shiite conflict, and simply raise the stakes. ”
Karasik is a columnist at Al Arabiya, an English-language news organization based in the UAE and owned by Middle East Broadcasting Center, a private news conglomerate that is backed by members of the Saudi royal family.
Its current chairman is Sheikh Walid bin Ibrahim, a Saudi billionaire whose brother is the late King Fahd.
An editorial published in the Wall Street Journal quoted Joseph Braude, a fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute, as saying that Nimr was a violent extremist who advocated a “military option ” against Saudi Arabia.
But, according to journalists and editors from the Christian Science Monitor, The Guardian, the BBC and other major publications, Nimr advocated non-violence and urged his followers to peacefully protest.
Braude presented no arguments other than anonymous “Saudi sources. ”
Braude is one of the co-authors of several Saudi-owned media outlets, including Al-Arabiya and Al-Mahalah, magazines of the Saudi royal family.
The Wall Street Journal doesn ’ t mention that.
(Braude was also convicted in 2004 of attempting to smuggle 4,000-year-old artifacts from the Iraqi National Museum after the fall of Baghdad.)
“Even criticism of the government and the monarchy is considered terrorism in Saudi Arabia, ” said Sarah Lea Whitson, executive director of the Middle East branch of Human Rights Watch. It is obvious that the US government does not want to openly condemn such“ terrorism ” and the Saudi regime itself, because it supports President Obama only with kind words, but also with contracts for the sale of weapons for $90 billion.
Moreover, the information offensive of the media bought by the Saudis expands the space for a restrained response to the obvious violation of human rights.
In other words, the US government is taking the opportunity to remain silent.
In a statement released after the executions, the State Department clearly avoided condemnation.
Simple general phrases were uttered about “concern ” about the execution of“ prominent Shiite cleric and political activist Nimr al-Nimr ” and that “this will increase the risks and exacerbate religious tensions at a time when they should be reduced, ” writes The Intercept.
Here is a vivid example of such “official policy ” from the New York Times:“ When Saudi Arabia beheaded the prominent Shiite dissident Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr, the Shiite theocracy in Iran took it as a deliberate provocation of its regional rival, and played out its favorite scenario – mass protests in the streets.
Hours after they began, Iranian nationalist websites are calling for a demonstration in front of the Saudi embassy.
Police did not pay attention to how outraged Iranians set fire to the embassy and climbed over the fences.
Now Iranian leaders are suddenly forced to wonder whether they played into the hands of the Saudis, and are plunging into a new crisis, when before that they had a chance to break out of international sanctions and be accepted by the international community as equals.
Iran could benefit from outrage over executions in Saudi Arabia, but it ended up gaining even more adversaries as a provocateur in the region and beyond.
The friendship of the United States and the Kingdom has a long history - both countries were allies opposed to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, acted together in the expulsion of Iraq from Kuwait in 1991.
The stumbling block was the US position on Israel, as well as the imposition by Saudi Arabia of an embargo on the US and other oil exporters in the Middle East during the 1973 oil crisis (when oil prices were significantly raised).
The protest was triggered by the US invasion of Iraq in 2003, as well as other “aspects of the war on terror ”, and the fact that many in the US view Saudi Arabia as an unreliable partner after the September 11 attacks.
Despite this, since 2012, Saudi students form the 4th largest group of international students studying in the US, accounting for 3.5% of all foreigners seeking higher education in America.
According to a December 2013 poll, 57% of Americans consider Saudi Arabia an unfavorable ally.
It is possible that very soon Saudi Arabia will have nothing to pay with PR agencies and journalists of the United States.
Oil prices are falling because of too much supply in the commodity market, which OPEC de facto privatized by Saudi Arabia does not want to reduce.
The IMF believes that at a price of $30 without decisive non-resource reforms, the budget deficit in the kingdom by the end of 2016 will be $140-180 billion.
International rating agency Standard & Poors also downgraded the long-term rating of Saudi Arabia to A + with a negative outlook.
Bank of America experts openly warn that if the rate of decline in foreign exchange reserves is maintained, the country may go bankrupt by 2018.
The country ’ s elite agreed to announce a phased reduction in dependence on oil revenues, seriously concerned about declining revenues.
For the first time this year, Saudi Arabia is borrowing on the international debt market.
Former adviser to the head of the Saudi Ministry of Finance John Sfakiankis claims that Riyadh plans a budget surplus of 137 billion dollars.
But this is still 23% lower than the result of last year - also not the most successful in the history of the country.
As part of the reforms, to begin cutting costs, the state will deprive large companies of subsidies for fuel, electricity and water.
To lead the reformers decided 30-year-old Minister of defense and second Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
The Economist has already enthusiastically called his reform program “the beginning of Thatcherism ” in Saudi Arabia.

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The Kingdom adopts a comprehensive sustainable development policy and various economic reform concepts in order to achieve outstanding standards, objectives and results in all vital sectors that support GDP figures and increase the size of state revenues. The results achieved by the Saudi economy during 2023 are a reflection of the historic achievement it witnessed.
But it was different in the Saudi case first thanks to God, and then thanks to the wise guidance of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and the leadership of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Prime Minister, Saudi Arabia experienced challenges that began with the collapse of the oil market in 2015, at a time when the structure of the national economy was unfavorable at best. However, Vision 2030 launched in 2016, which set fiscal balance as a visible goal, government transformation as a medium goal, and financial sustainability as a long-term goal.
During its recent session, the Council of Ministers affirmed that the results achieved by the national economy during 2023 and the development plans, programs and projects that have been achieved will have the greatest impact in promoting the comprehensive economic development process in various regions of the Kingdom. Saudi Arabia will have a positive impact on all economic variables in the medium term - by 2023 - provided that several issues are achieved, the first of which is to continue pursuing expansionary policy, with the growth of government spending, activating initiatives to stimulate the private sector and supporting small and medium enterprises and export activity. The plan, which was developed about eight years ago, is bearing fruit today, despite the health crisis that caused a major economic closure, but the Kingdom raised the slogan of preserving achievements and strengthening the economy with unlimited support, enabling the economy to overcome successive global crises and challenges, to continue its outstanding performance - according to the General Budget Report - recording the highest growth rate in the G20 countries during 2022. Its nominal value exceeded $1 trillion for the first time historically, and the GDP of non-oil activities for the first quarter of 2023 grew by 5.4 per cent, and continued its positive performance during the second quarter with growth of 5.3 per cent, confirming the success of the Kingdom's efforts to enhance the role of the private sector and economic diversification.
Hence, all these successes came at a time when the global economy is suffering major and real problems in the supply chains, with geopolitical ones that led to the suspension of exports in many countries of the world, yet the Saudi economy remained one of the three global economies achieving strong growth, along with India and China, and the inflation rate fell to 2.6%, at a time when the countries of the world suffer high inflation exceeded 6%.
These historic results have laid a solid foundation for the achievements of the Vision programs praised by the Council of Ministers. This is the second dimension of the statement confirmed by the Council. The labor market is witnessing positive developments in response to reform plans during the past years. The overall unemployment rate in the second quarter of 2023 fell to 4.9% compared to 5.1% in the first quarter. More than two decades.
This coincides with the continuous and rapid growth witnessed by the private sector and small and medium enterprises, the growth of foreign direct investments by about 14.3 billion riyals during the first half of 2023, and the increase in the number of investment licenses by 60.4% to reach about 3,456 licenses during the first half of the year. 4% of the total bank credit, which is the culmination of the government's programs aimed at increasing the percentage of citizens' ownership of housing.
The Cabinet also praised the progress achieved by government entities in the Digital Transformation Measurement Index 2023, and the Kingdom ’ s achievement in the second place among the 20 countries in the Telecommunication and Technology Development Index issued by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) for 2023.
In summary: This economic strength has given the Kingdom wide capacity and flexibility to continue achievements and push forward the path to the future to achieve the goals and implement financial policies to expand spending levels. Total expenditures are expected to reach about 1251 billion riyals in 2024 and reach about 1368 billion riyals in 2026. To empower the private sector and stimulate the investment environment, and continue to improve the system of support and social subsidies, and because what the vision promised has been achieved historically since its inception, and the present is witnessing achievements, we stand on the threshold of a prosperous future, under wise and inspiring leadership.
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Content: Sama updates regulatory sandbox's framework to support more FinTech start-ups

The banking regulator to soon hold an introductory workshop on the updated framework

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Saudi Arabia's banking regulator is updating the framework of its sandbox regulatory environment, in line with its economic transformation programme.

The move by the Saudi Central Bank, also known as Sama, is aligned with goals to develop the kingdom's economy, diversify its sources of income, enable financial institutions to support the growth of the private sector and allow new companies to provide a range of financial services, it said in a statement on its website on Thursday.

"The updated framework will also support the objectives of the FinTech strategy by making the kingdom one of the world's leading countries in the field, and it will contribute to the economic empowerment of Saudi society and its citizens by promoting further innovations in technology-based financial services," Sama said.

Sama launched the regulatory sandbox initiative back in 2018 to attract local, regional and international FinTech companies seeking to take advantage of current and new technologies to provide financial products and services to Saudi markets.

The sandbox environment is linked to the country's Vision 2030, an overarching road map that aims to overhaul and diversify the country's economy away from hydrocarbons.

The financial sector development programme, geared to transform and diversify the sector and support the national economy through financing and investment initiatives for the private sector, are among the key pillars of Vision 2030.

Other regulators in the Gulf have made similar moves to understand and assess the effect of new technologies on the financial services market.

Regulators in the Gulf states, including the UAE and Bahrain, are already taking steps to test financial technology and formulate regulations to better govern FinTech and crypto assets such as digital currencies.

The updated framework of the regulatory sandbox is open for local and international applicants to apply as entrepreneurs, non-regulated companies or existing regulated entities, Sama said.

"The key differentiator of the updated framework is to move from a cohort-based approach to an Always Open approach which will give greater flexibility to those applying. This transition will allow applicants to apply to the regulatory sandbox when they are ready and in addition bring their chosen business model/concept and not work to a specific one determined for the cohort," it said.

The Saudi Central Bank in co-operation with Saudi Fintech, will in the coming days hold an introductory workshop on the updated regulatory framework for the legislative experimental environment.

The number of certified companies in Sama's regulatory sandbox reached 38, it said in the statement.

"The initiative proved to be very successful as it enables Sama to adopt many services and products by issuing instructions and regulations, as well as launching many of those products and services to the clients within the financial sector by capitalising on the experiences of regulatory sandbox certified companies," Sama said.

Updated: September 01, 2022, 10:02 AM
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Content: Saudi Arabia’s economy joins trillion-dollar club: Report

Saudi economy achieved a growth rate of 8.7 per cent -- the highest among the G20 member states.

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s gross domestic product (GDP) has exceeded the ceiling of SAR 4.155 trillion (USD 1 trillion) for the first time, with the Kingdom joining the trillion-dollar club and achieving the national goal well ahead of the target date of 2025, according to a new report issued by the Federation of Saudi Chambers on the Kingdom’s 93rd National Day.

According to the report carried by the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the Saudi economy achieved a growth rate of 8.7 per cent — the highest among the G20 member states — spurred mainly by its production capabilities, which is reflected in the increase in the self-sufficiency rate of the Saudi economy to 81.2 per cent, and the increase in the investment rate (the invested percentage of output) to 27.3 per cent. Such performance led to increased confidence in the national economy and the Saudi riyal as a store of value by increasing the ratio of local currency deposits to total savings deposits from 66.5 per cent in 2021 to 67.7 per cent in 2022.

The report indicated that the Saudi private sector will continue its strong role and performance thanks to its status as an effective partner in the comprehensive development process and in achieving the goals of the ambitious Vision 2030. The private sector’s contributions to GDP increased to SAR 1.634 trillion, or 41 per cent of GDP, with a growth rate of 5.3 per cent.

The report said non-governmental investments increased to SAR 907.5 billion, with a growth rate of 32.6 per cent, to an 87.3 per cent contribution to the total fixed investments. The number of workers in the private sector has increased from 8.084 million in 2021 to 9.422 million in 2022, with a growth rate of 16.6 per cent, according to the report.

The report highlighted the success of the Kingdom’s policies regarding diversifying the economic base and supporting Saudi exports to global markets. Exports of goods and services increased by 54.4 per cent, and the export capacity of the Saudi economy increased from 33 per cent to 39.3 per cent of the GDP. The value of exports of goods and services rose to 171.9 per cent of the value of imports of goods and services in 2022, up from 134.5 per cent the previous year.

The value of non-oil exports reached SAR 315.7 billion, with a growth rate of 13.7 per cent, accounting for 20.5 per cent of commodity exports, and reaching 178 countries around the world.

The report expected that the Saudi economy and the private sector to continue their strong performance, citing various economic indicators, government support packages, and huge projects being implemented in various regions across the Kingdom.

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Content: Foreign Minister Ai visits China: For the sake of justice in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict? It is better to say that it is to protect yourself and Israel.
Author: Liu Yanting
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In the face of the new round of Israeli-Palestinian conflict since October 7, the Arab world has recently made new moves.
On November 11, a special summit of Arab-Islamic leaders was held in Saudi Arabia, with leaders including Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Jordanian King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi.
The summit coincides with the Saudi visit of the Iranian president. It is the first official visit by Lehi to Saudi Arabia since the two countries resumed diplomatic relations in March this year and is of great significance to the Middle East peace process.
However, the summit did not reach a strong consensus. Although the post-meeting communiqué condemned Israel and called on the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate Israel ’ s “war crimes and crimes against humanity ” committed on Palestinian land, few countries agreed with Lehi ’ s proposal that“ Islamic states should treat Israel as a terrorist organization. ” Relations, etc., have also been rejected directly by the UAE and Bahrain.
Multinational leaders attend a special summit of Arab-Islamic leaders in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on November 11, 2023 and take a group photo.
In the photo, Prince Mohammed is seen in the middle. His right hand three are King Abdullah II of Jordan, President Sisi of Egypt, President Bashar al-Assad of Syria, and his left hand three are Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, President Erdogan of Turkey, and President Lehi of Iran.
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In fact, even the summit itself is the product of covering up key differences of position, because traditionally the Arab League and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) do not meet together, this time the "two-in-one", according to the diplomatic staff of the participating countries, is because the Arab League itself cannot reach an agreement on the final declaration, which seeks to "expand participation". It has a strong, but lacking substance, containment and action.
On 20 November, a joint delegation of Arab and Islamic foreign ministers visited China from 20 to 21 November to discuss the Israeli-Palestinian ceasefire, including Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saudi, Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, and Indonesian Foreign Minister Renaud. Retno Marsudi, Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki, and Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Secretary General Hissein Brahim Taha.
This trip triggered a lot of discussion, in view of Beijing just at the beginning of the year to promote the resumption of Saudi-Iranian diplomatic relations, some foreign media to re-fire the topic of "China will fill the vacuum of the United States"; China's internal public opinion also has a lot of similar tone, bluntly said that the Middle East has changed, the Arab world to Beijing "seek justice".
To be fair, Beijing ’ s influence in the Middle East is indeed on the rise, and the United States has long lost its ability to speak for itself, but the context is still quite complicated in mediating the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and visiting China by foreign ministers.
Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki and Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan wait for a group photo at Diaoyutai State Guesthouse during their visit to Beijing on November 20, 2023. (Reuters)
Delegation Representation and Leverage in Beijing
First of all, it is worth pondering how representative this joint delegation of foreign ministers of Arab and Islamic countries will be in resolving conflicts.
Indonesia is an Islamic country, not a Middle East country. The focus on the Israeli-Palestinian issue is more based on domestic considerations in response to public opinion than the actual layout of geopolitical strategy. Of course, this visit also helps Indonesia to fight for the right to speak, especially to expand its representation in the Islamic world, but does not mean that Indonesia can play a substantive role in the Israeli-Palestinian ceasefire. In addition to continuing meetings and statements, there is a lack of real political influence over conflicts in the Islamic world, such as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the Kashmir issue.
Looking at the other members of the delegation, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt are all Arab countries, and Palestine is the party, which is indeed representative.
However, although these members can speak on the Palestinian issue, they do not have the ability to directly communicate with Hamas: Qatar, which has long assisted in mediation, Turkey, which has long provided high-level asylum, and Iran, which has long provided key military assistance, have not sent representatives. The Egyptian military government, for its rejection of the Muslim Brotherhood, also hates Hamas, not to mention Jordan, which is relatively weak.
If this trip really forms an agreement, how to implement it for Hamas will inevitably be a big problem.
Saudi Arabia ’ s Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan visited China on November 20, 2023.
At the meeting, he said that Saudi Arabia highly praised China and the United Nations resolutions adopted under Chinese auspices.
The conference was held at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing. (Reuters)
Then there is the big question of how much leverage Beijing has.
Indeed, some analysts believe that the delegation ’ s visit to Beijing is due to China ’ s stance on the Israeli-Palestinian issue and its growing influence in the Middle East, while maintaining a certain degree of mutual trust with Israel and Palestine.
The above statement is of course true, but the structure of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is different from the Saudi-Iranian conflict, and whether Beijing can replicate its previous mediation experience is still a big question mark.
The key to the smooth resumption of diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran is that Saudi Arabia has made concessions: abandoning its geopolitical rivalry with Iran in various proxy conflicts and focusing on promoting economic and industrial reforms in Vision 2035, laying a good foundation for Saudi development in the “post-oil era ”.
Therefore, it can also be observed that as early as the official resumption of the shai, Saudi Arabia has tried a ceasefire in Yemen in 2020, 2022, and ended the embargo on Qatar in 2021, and resumed diplomatic relations with Qatar, declaring the diplomatic crisis officially ended.
All of this, in fact, means that Saudi Arabia acquiesced to Iran ’ s geographic expansion, including through the infiltration of Qatar into the Gulf and the consolidation of its territory through the two battlefields of Syria and Yemen.
Of course, Saudi Arabia is not happy to see Iran encircling itself, but also does not intend to raise the strategic confrontation, increase the battlefield investment, but more want to concentrate on the development of the economy.
Because of this, as the largest trading partner of Saudi Arabia and Iran, and China, which has mutual trust with both countries, can act as a neutral mediator and invite representatives of both sides to come to Beijing to announce the resumption of diplomatic relations.
Wang Yi hosts the closing ceremony of the dialogue between Saudi Arabia and Iran in Beijing on March 10, 2023 (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China)
However, this is not the case with the Israeli conflict.
The Palestinian self-rule government has now largely abandoned violent resistance, and Hamas, as a representative of the violent line, has the ability to attack Israel, but there is a clear gap in strength with the Israeli army.
Therefore, the key to the so-called ceasefire is to let Israel stop the mass killing and let Hamas stop the asymmetric response.
Of course, China has mutual trust and friendship with Israel and Palestine, but Israel's strong Jewish capital and financial strength, and even Washington can't fully control it, so that the past few Gaza wars, Israel "killed enough" to stop, just as the United States can not stop the Israeli military attack in Gaza this time.
Such a realistic structure, even if Beijing intends to mediate, I am afraid that it can only go along with the situation, that is, through the fermentation of Israel's internal anti-war voice, military action damage has also triggered internal discussions, in this gap to exert its own great power influence, urging Israel to cease the war.
However, it is unlikely that Beijing will sanction Israel or even break diplomatic relations with Israel, so the pace of the cessation of war is still largely in the hands of Tel Aviv.
The Palestinian side is more complicated.
Beijing does interact with the Palestinian Authority, but it doesn ’ t know Hamas very well.
As mentioned earlier, Hamas is not popular even in the Arab world, not to mention in other countries outside the region, given its radical Islamic and terrorist nature.
Of course, Beijing may be able to “restrain ” Hamas through Iran and ask it to stop its asymmetric response to Israel, but Iran did not send a delegation to China this time, and Hamas has effectively become Iran ’ s geopolitical rival to Israel, which Tehran has invested in for many years, and even if it can slow down the conflict this time, I am afraid it will continue to use this piece in the future.
In summary, if Beijing wants to persuade and promote peace talks in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, it can only exert its influence by using the window of opportunity that Israel also wants to stop the offensive; but because the leverage is still limited, it is afraid that it will not be able to lead the process on its own.
Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan, who visited China on November 20, 2023, arrived at the Diaoyutai State Guest House in Beijing to attend a meeting of foreign ministers.
At the meeting, he said that Saudi Arabia highly praised China and the United Nations resolutions adopted under Chinese auspices.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi welcomes Faisal as the two prepare to shake hands. (Reuters)
The real calculation of the Arab states
And this reality, the visiting foreign ministers of Islamic and Arab countries are naturally aware of, but still choose Beijing as the first stop of the visit, obviously there are other political considerations.
First, to use the political structure of the Sino-US game.
In recent years, the United States focused on operating in the Indo-Pacific region, unwilling to invest too much resources in the Middle East, leading to the continued rise of Russian and Chinese influence, the former is mainly to establish the scope of influence with military live ammunition, the latter is more to use economic and trade strength and market advantages to strengthen their voice in the Middle East.
The growing power of this wave of great powers has led many Arab countries to adopt a "hedging strategy": in order to maximize their national interests, they will rely on China and Russia to increase their dependence, and strengthen the bottom line of rejecting the United States and charging prices against the United States.
No matter how much leverage China has and the actual outcome of the talks, the visit alone will be enough to create psychological pressure on the United States, which will make the latter feel that countries are “turning to China ” and thus push the United States to actively work in two directions. First, increase its efforts to dissuade Israel on the ceasefire issue and show a more active mediation posture. Second, in order to win over the disaffected Middle East countries, China has begun to increase investment or political concessions to other countries.
And these two changes are actually beneficial to most countries in the Middle East.
First, for most Arab countries, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is an absolute political negative asset, and it is impossible for them to support the Iranian-funded Hamas, but they cannot allow the bloodshed to continue, because the Palestinian issue is still legitimate among their citizens, and public opinion pressure will be a major challenge for governments. Countries in the region will still benefit, such as Saudi Arabia, which is pushing for Vision 2035.
Foreign Ministers of a number of Arab and Islamic countries visited Beijing, China, on 20 November 2023, and met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse.
Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki shakes hands with Wang. (Reuters)
Second, the delegation seems to be coming to Beijing to "seek justice", but in fact, it is also trying to create an aura for people who are "concerned about Palestine" by performing "seeking a ceasefire approach", so as to preserve their interaction with Israel and try to push the conflict to cool down.
In fact, observing the special Arab-Islamic summit on the 11th, it can be seen that some Arab countries, because they have no formal diplomatic relations with Israel and have no plans to establish diplomatic relations in the short term, dare to propose economic and diplomatic containment of Israel, such as Lebanon and Algeria. The proposal to supply oil to Israel, and to cut off relations with Israel.
To put it simply, the conflict has amplified differences in countries ’ positions vis-à-vis Israel and caused embarrassment of varying degrees: Lebanon, Algeria, and other wealthy Gulf states, despite their political stamina against Israel and its allies, lack the political power to summon them, let alone “cut off the supply of oil to Israel and its allies, ” while Bahrain, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia, have“ cut off the supply to Israel and its allies. ” However, it lacks the political will and will not appeal to Israel, but instead wants to maintain formal and informal diplomatic relations with Israel to protect its interests to the greatest extent possible.
The United States is pushing for normal relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia.
Israeli Tourism Minister Haim Katz is pictured in Riyadh during a two-day visit to Saudi Arabia in September. (Reuters)
As mentioned above, the conflict between Israel and Palestine is an absolute political negative asset to all countries, because the Palestinian issue is still legitimate in the Arab community, so all governments must "express", and countries that refuse to break diplomatic relations with Israel should try to avoid becoming "targeted". Relation.
The joint delegation of Arab and Islamic foreign ministers also played a role.
In addition to Palestine, the visiting Arab countries are Jordan, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia. The former two countries are not only facing huge pressure from Gaza refugees, but also diplomatic relations with Israel. If the conflict continues to deteriorate, the pressure on the two countries to accept refugees will increase, and diplomatic relations with Israel will also be questioned. For now, Gamal Abdel Nasser ’ s Arab coalition line is out of step with the times, and Saudi Arabia remains committed to normalizing relations with Israel for the foreseeable future after the conflict, except that the more serious this Israeli campaign is, the more distant this future will be.
Therefore, in this time and space, it is very important to show the posture of promoting a ceasefire, which can increase political space for countries that do not want to completely disconnect from Israel, and if the conflict really stops soon, countries may be able to publicize themselves as “contributing a lot. ”
This conflict has developed so far, it is obvious that it is not only Hamas and Israel against each other, but also the political test of the Middle East countries; and different situations, positions and national interests will affect the balance between political correctness and national development.

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Saudi crown prince announces world’s first non-profit city

  • The city will be located in the Irqah neighborhood of Riyadh
  • More than 44 percent of the total area will be allocated to green open spaces to promote sustainable development

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s crown prince announced on Sunday the establishment of the first non-profit city in the world.

The city will be a model for the development of the non-profit sector globally and an incubator for youth and volunteer groups as well as local and international non-profit institutions.

“This will be the first non-profit city of its kind which will contribute to achieving the goals of Mohammed bin Salman Misk Foundation in supporting innovation, entrepreneurship and qualifying future leaders by defining non-profit work in its internal operational concept and in terms of opportunities and youth training programs it will provide,” Prince Mohammed bin Salman said.

“The project will provide services that contribute to creating an attractive environment for all beneficiaries of the city’s offerings,” the crown prince added.

Non Profit City will be located on land dedicated to the project by the crown prince in the Irqah neighborhood of Riyadh, adjacent to Wadi Hanifa, on an area of around 3.4 square kilometers.

The city's masterplan embodies a human-centered, advanced digital metropolis designed to be sustainable and pedestrian-friendly, and more than 44 percent of the total area will be allocated to green open spaces to promote sustainable development.

The crown prince is the founder of the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation (MiSK Foundation) and the new city “will host academies, colleges, “Misk Schools,” a conference center, a science museum, and a creative centre offering a space to support the ambitions of innovators in sciences and new generation technology such as AI, IoT and robotics.”

“It will also feature an arts academy and arts gallery, performing arts theatre, play area, cooking academy and integrated residential complex. In addition, the city will host venture capital firms and investors to support and incubate innovative enterprises to drive community contributions from around the world,” the prince said.

 The city is part of efforts to create a vibrant Saudi youth talent system to shape the future of the Kingdom and the world by encouraging learning and developing leadership skills among youth.

Trick and treat as ‘Champions of Magic’ enchant Riyadh Boulevard crowds

The five magicians each specialize in a particular area of magic. (Supplied)
Updated 14 November 2021

Trick and treat as ‘Champions of Magic’ enchant Riyadh Boulevard crowds

  • Leading magicians deliver ‘family fun and an element of danger’ in a magic show with a difference

RIYADH: Five professional magicians from around the world are thrilling crowds in the Riyadh Boulevard with a show that features illusions, sleight of hand and high-risk stunts.

Performer Josephine Lee described “Champions of Magic” as a “family show with something for everybody.”

“We have close up, card tricks, illusions; we have something to make you laugh, cry and be astounded. It’s an incredible show that is packed with amazement,” she told Arab News.

Lee, Darcy Oake, Harry De Cruz, Patrick Kun and Young-Min Kim make up the cast of “Champions of Magic” and will perform during Riyadh Season.

“The five magicians each specialize in a particular area of magic, and we have come up with our best material and brought it to Saudi Arabia for the first time,” Oake said.

Crowds chanted in anticipation between each of the shows as the performers took center stage. Unlike most magic shows, “Champions of Magic” features a group of talented individuals coming together to display their skills in the most effective way.

“It’s an amazing group of magicians working together which is rare because usually you are working solo as a magician. It’s amazing to be here with everyone else from the cast,” Oake said.

“Young-Min specializes in sleight of hand, manipulation and performance art. Patrick does close-up magic with cards like you’ve never seen before; Josephine and I are doing illusions; and Harry brings the quirky audience participation, fun and the element of danger,” Oake added.

De Cruz delivers an interactive show that involves the audience at every step, from the introduction to the execution of the tricks.

“I think what is so special about any magic show is that it brings the audience together. After the year we have had, connection is more important than ever,” De Cruz said.

“A show like ‘Champions of Magic’ unites everyone and brings us all together,” he added.

Kun, a master of sleight-of-hand card tricks, invites audience members on stage to join the performance.

“All of our magic is pretty universal; we don’t have to rely so much on a language and the audience can enjoy the show,” he said. “The audience here has been amazing, and we are having a good time.”

When Arab News sat down with the magicians after the show, they said that it was their first visit to the Kingdom. For many in the audience it was also their first experience of a live magic show.

“Magic is relatively new here in Saudi Arabia and the crowds have been amazing. The audience has been eating it up; it’s amazing to get that response,” Oake said.

“Magic isn’t something that people in Saudi Arabia are used to, but we have been doing it for our entire lives and maybe take it for granted. But when you put it in front of a new audience that isn’t familiar with the craft and get the response that the show has been getting, it’s amazing.”

“Champions of Magic” is staged twice a day in Riyadh Boulevard as part of a global tour that includes the Kingdom.

Saudi Foreign Minister meets with US Mideast official

Updated 14 November 2021

Saudi Foreign Minister meets with US Mideast official

  • They discussed regional and international issues of common interest and strengthening security and stability in the Middle East

DUBAI: Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met Saturday with US Assistant Secretary of State for Middle Eastern Affairs Yael Lambert to review strategic ties linking both countries, state agency SPA reported.

They discussed regional and international issues of common interest, with strengthening security and stability in the Middle East and efforts to lay the foundations for peace a top priority.

During the meeting in Paris, they also reviewed historical relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America and ways to enhance them in all areas of cooperation and joint coordination.

INTERVIEW: Saudi pavilion at Expo 2020 is a glimpse into KSA’s future, says French politician

Olivier Cadic French politician. (Supplied)
Updated 14 November 2021

INTERVIEW: Saudi pavilion at Expo 2020 is a glimpse into KSA’s future, says French politician

  • Senator Olivier Cadic, who represents French expatriates, said Saudi Vision 2030 transformed the country in the past 5 years

RIYADH: French politician Olivier Cadic no longer recognizes Saudi Arabia. During a trip to the Kingdom to prepare for a visit by the France-Gulf countries friendship group he chairs in the Senate, he said he is enthusiastic about the “profound evolution”  of the country since the launch of Saudi Vision 2030.

The senator, who represents French expatriates and has visited 99 countries during 410 official trips, said he was touched by the welcome he received in the Kingdom.
“This is the first time that a parliamentarian from the host country has been there to welcome me as soon as I get off the plane,” he said. “This fact has a unique meaning and indicates that the level of friendship between Saudi Arabia and France is at its optimum.
“I am grateful to the Shoura (Council) for its welcome, and the manner in which a French parliamentarian is treated. I will never forget them and I will never forget Saudi Arabia.”

We have two countries looking to reform. President (Emmanuel) Macron is also seeking to fundamentally reform France. Reforming a country is not easy.

Olivier Cadic, French politician

During an interview with Arab News en Francais at the Alliance Francaise school in Riyadh, the French parliamentarian discussed the cooperation between the countries in the cultural, economic and military fields.

Q Since your election in 2014, and as president of the France-Gulf countries group in the Senate, you have seen the launch in 2016 of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and its implementation.
Five years later, what are your conclusions?
A Five years after launching this vision, I do not think we can reach any conclusions. We can only have observations. We can tell that this is a growing process and a dynamic has kicked in.
I noticed the difference because the first time I came to Saudi Arabia was in 2015, and when I returned in 2019, I did not recognize the country. This is my first observation.

I am returning in 2021 to prepare for the friendship group visit. I would have liked to come back sooner, but the COVID-19 pandemic made it impossible to travel. What I perceive is an ongoing dynamic, a real internal revolution that takes into account the population of the Kingdom, which is a young population, and therefore I see a political will to be in agreement with its population, and that this energy will positively drive the country to new heights.

Q You have visited Saudi Arabia several times. What changes do you see?
A The first thing that stood out between 2015 and 2019 was that people’s demeanor has changed; I felt they were smiling more. It really surprised me.
Besides, I wanted my partner to come with me because the country has changed a lot since 2015 and I wanted to see this country through her eyes also, not just through mine. The change is really profound and when we had a first look we were surprised, as it was not very positive for her in 2015 and it was really important that she was by my side so that we can watch, together, this country change.

Q You are visiting the Alliance Francaise school in Riyadh. What developments you perceive in Franco-Saudi cultural relations?
A I come, for that matter, to observe certain programs in which France is invested. Obviously, the Alliance Francaise supports the Francophonie, the learning of French, which is the language of the Enlightenment, of Voltaire, of Rousseau, that carries the values of our country. It is of utmost importance that we can share our language and our culture.
With the friendship group, we also plan to go to AlUla because there is really a collective, common work on the site, where France is deeply engaged. We want to see in which way the work was done, and how the alliance of France and Saudi Arabia can help enhance this exceptional archaeological heritage. This is one of the many angles and it would be difficult to summarize them, since there are many projects that go in this direction. It shows the attachment of our two countries, these cultures that blend together so well.
There is, once again, a real evolution in Saudi Arabia to bring out this local culture, which I believe will shine. And if France can help in spreading your culture, then it would be a very beautiful gift of confidence that you are giving us, in allowing us to work with you on this marriage of our cultures.

Q What are the new forms of cooperation between France and Saudi Arabia taking place now?
A There is a lot of mixed cooperation. Some is of economic nature, at the corporate level, with significant investments by French companies in Saudi Arabia. An example that comes to mind is the investments in the energy sector that EDF (Electricite de France), which is investing an € 800 million in Saudi Arabia, can make. These are companies that are investing massively to help develop Saudi Arabia’s economy, to support the Vision 2030 project that truly carries the country.

Q What about military cooperation between the two countries?
A The first thing I would like to say is how affected France is to see these recurring attacks that Saudi Arabia is subjected to on a regular basis. I would like to say that our country stands alongside yours to fight against the aggressions it is suffering. That is really fundamental to me.
After that, obviously, we have a common work and collective issues in front of us.
We will certainly talk about the situation in Lebanon, which despairs us, as well as the Saudi government, I believe. However, we will have to find solutions. We cannot let down the Lebanese people who are suffering from this situation. We are now in extensive discussions.
We admire the announcements made by the crown prince at COP 26, such as Green Riyadh, for example, with this tree-planting project. There is here a vision of the future that emerges.
It has been five years now since (Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman) announced Vision 2030, whereas it has only been five weeks since the president of the Republic announced France 2030. So somewhere, (the crown prince) might have inspired us, too, in looking ahead to reform your country.

We have two countries looking to reform. President (Emmanuel) Macron is also seeking to fundamentally reform France. Reforming a country is not easy. This brings us together in all areas and that applies for diplomatic decisions as well as defense decisions. There are proximities. We think together. We work together. We are never very far from each other to make the decisions.

Q How is Saudi Arabia perceived in France today?
A My role is to allow the French to go beyond the cliches. There is an intellectual laziness in thinking that Saudi Arabia looks like this or that. It is a view inherited from the past. In fact, we are talking about a country without knowing it.
My wish is that the French realize that the changes in the country are profound. We cannot judge. You have to come and see this country, meet its people … (I) invite the French to come along with me to meet this country and to help it, to stand by its side, because I believe that Saudi Arabia may need France to help it succeed in its goals.
But France also needs the Saudis so it can move forward and, therefore, we must put all the cliches behind us, look at each other and work together. I think, given what Saudi Arabia is doing, the French will be in awe of the projects here in Riyadh, but also across the country.
What I wish is for the French to come here and discover this country.

Q Where will Saudi Arabia be in 10 years?
A It all depends on how this pandemic will be defeated in order to be able to say where the country will be in 10 years. I think the country will surprise very much for a good and simple reason: I visited Saudi Arabia’s pavilion at Dubai Expo 2020 and I saw that it was the most visited of the 190 pavilions in the expo. This shows that there is an interest in your country.
In this pavilion are precisely displayed the vision, the projects on which the Kingdom is working. So if you want to know what Saudi Arabia will be like 10 years from now, let me give you a tip: Go visit the pavilion at Dubai Expo.

Saudi Arabia allows overseas pilgrims to apply for Two Holy Mosques permits

Worshippers perform the farewell tawaf (circumambulation) around the Kaaba, Islam's holiest shrine, at the Grand mosque in the holy Saudi city of Makkah. (AFP)
Updated 14 November 2021

Saudi Arabia allows overseas pilgrims to apply for Two Holy Mosques permits

  • The ministry said the service will be effective via the Eatmarna and Tawakkalna apps after registering on the Quddum platform

RIYADH: In cooperation with the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced the launch of a service that allows overseas pilgrims to apply for Umrah and prayer permits in the Grand Mosque, and for prayer at Rawdah at the Prophet’s Mosque.
The ministry said the service will be effective via the Eatmarna and Tawakkalna apps after registering on the Quddum platform. The ministry and the authority urged all users to update the apps.
On Oct. 16, the Ministry of Interior announced the easing of restrictions across the Kingdom, including those affecting the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, allowing a full return to operations and capacity.

15k residency, labor, border violators arrested in Saudi Arabia

15k residency, labor, border violators arrested. (SPA)
Updated 14 November 2021

15k residency, labor, border violators arrested in Saudi Arabia

  • The report’s findings showed that among 353 arrested while trying to cross the border into Saudi Arabia

RIYADH: Saudi authorities arrested almost 15,000 people in one week for breaching residency, work, and border security regulations, an official report has revealed.

During the period Nov. 4 to 10, a total of 7,511 arrests were made for violations of residency rules, while 5,872 people were held over illegal border crossing attempts, and a further 1,549 on labor-related issues.

The report’s findings showed that among 353 arrested while trying to cross the border into the Kingdom, 66 percent were Yemeni citizens, 32 percent Ethiopians, and 2 percent other nationalities.

A further 34 people were caught trying to cross into neighboring countries, and 12 were held for involvement in transporting and harboring violators.

The Ministry of Interior pointed out that anyone found to be helping people gain illegal entry to the Kingdom, and transporting, or providing shelter for them could face imprisonment for a maximum of 15 years, a fine of up to SR1 million ($260,000), or confiscation of vehicles and property.

Suspected violations can be reported on the toll-free number 911 in the Makkah and Riyadh regions, and 999 or 996 in other regions of the Kingdom.

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