# Mohammed bin Salman and Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030: A Transformation for the Modern Era

## Introduction

Since Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) assumed power in 2017, Saudi Arabia has undergone a dramatic transformation that challenges long-held Western perceptions of the kingdom.

Through his ambitious Vision 2030 initiative, MBS has launched a comprehensive reform agenda that encompasses sweeping social, economic, and cultural changes designed to modernize Saudi society while maintaining its Islamic identity.

## Economic Diversification and Reform

Vision 2030 represents a fundamental shift away from Saudi Arabia's oil-dependent economy.

As MBS articulated, the kingdom had fallen into a state of "oil addiction" that was hindering development and threatening the nation's future.

The vision aims to transform Saudi Arabia into a global investment powerhouse by redirecting oil wealth toward diverse sectors including entertainment, tourism, technology, and renewable energy.

This economic transformation includes major initiatives such as the Green Riyadh

# Mohammed bin Salman and Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030: A Transformation for the Modern Era

## Introduction

Since Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) assumed power in 2017, Saudi Arabia has undergone a dramatic transformation that challenges long-held Western perceptions of the kingdom.

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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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Mohammed bin Salman and the empowerment of women.
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In the past, I conducted a comprehensive “field research ” with some colleagues at the Crime Prevention Research Center at the Ministry of Interior on the“ crimes of expatriate workers ”, which was published exclusively by Al-Riyadh newspaper on its official website.
I did this field survey research to include all inmates, expatriates, in prisons in the Kingdom ’ s 13 administrative regions, with a total sample of (4682 people), we took the “full sample ” in prisons at the time, used in that descriptive approach, which is commensurate with this type of research, and we found that (91% of the perpetrators) « illiterate », and their professions are not needed by society.
Those professions, which are not needed by society, are occupied by more than 8 million expatriates, created for us "disguised unemployment", and the most dangerous is the threat to our national security, because the fingerprint and electronic passport system was not applied at the time, which created a serious security loophole.
We have tried to do it, and we have done it, and it is God ’ s will.
These occupations, which are occupied by expatriate workers who are not needed by our society, and which have caused the trading of visas and the taking of monthly lump sums, have created for us the "cover-up", gangs and organized crime, which we suffer from until now.
With this introduction, we begin our weekly article to focus and explain how a seasoned leader and leader, Mohammed bin Salman, with his ambitious national vision 2030, and this “dazzling ” national transformation, has“ empowered women. ”
Mohammed bin Salman came to see with our own eyes how a creative leader (his mental age exceeds his age), with his intelligence, wisdom and wisdom, was able to empower women in all professions in order to live a qualitative leap in our country, and a comprehensive modernization of state bodies and institutions in the public and private sectors, and about "women", which is half of society, and half of men. From the “unemployed person ” who has only one profession“ teaching as a teacher only ”, and from the many saturation of this educational sector became to start their work - if they find a vacancy - in villages and desertion, she goes out of her home with the dawn prayer and does not know whether to return to her family, or to see her children at home again or not?! Far from improvisation, with the help of advisers, experts and officials “loyal patriots ”,“ technocrats ”, that is, holders of a high scientific qualification coupled with experience, combining “theory ” and“ practice ” to help him in the implementation of his ambitious plan “Vision of the Kingdom ”, and succeeded in a few years, through which he modernized the state institutions sagging and saturated with functions.
No one ever imagines that in very few years, we see women working side by side with their male brothers, and in leadership positions, to be seen at the forefront in passports, in the Kingdom ’ s land, sea and air ports, in the Saudi Post as employees, as branch managers, in banks, ministries, in hospitals and advanced medical centers, in technology and telecommunications companies, in the security and military services, the Ministry of Justice, and even in the presidency of the Two Holy Mosques. leadership, in “big markets ” and in commercial complexes.
The saying of the “Ikhwanjia ”, the owners of the deviant and rotten thought, which says that the woman belongs to the house, has ended forever and irrevocably.
Saudi women have been able, with the support of the wise leadership, to work efficiently, and even perform job tasks performed by expatriates, the majority of whom are « illiterate » not needed by society, but some of them are trained with us on the latest devices to be picked up by European countries, after they have learned in our society and gained experiences not dreamed of in their countries. The country is better than them!
By empowering women, we have rid ourselves of hundreds of thousands of drivers, educated on our streets and causing catastrophic accidents, who in their own countries do not have a bicycle.
By empowering women, we have rid ourselves of expatriates who sell, cheat, steal, become criminal hotbeds and scam gangs.
We conclude by saying: Thank you, creative Mohammed bin Salman.
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Content: The strategy of power in the Kingdom and its economic factors in a research message by Prince Majid bin Thunayan
Issued a series of university theses in the Deanship of Scientific Research at Imam Muhammad bin Saud University
Prince Majid bin Thamer bin Thunayan bin Mohammed Al Saud
Issued a series of university theses in the Deanship of Scientific Research at Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University; a book prepared by Prince Dr. Majid bin Thamer bin Thunayan bin Mohammed Al Saud, for the academic year 1444 - 2023 AD.
In detail: The researcher linked in his book issued by Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University entitled "Strategic Analysis of the Economic and Social Power Factors of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its Response to Vision 2030"; the economic and social power factors of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Vision 2030; by addressing the researcher to a strategic analysis of these factors and their response to the Kingdom's Vision 2030.
The researcher pointed out in his study, which is located in 281 pages divided into five chapters, in addition to references and supplements, the ability of Saudi Arabia to benefit from economic and social factors in working on the development and development of the Kingdom in accordance with Vision 2030, which will benefit all members of society on the one hand, and on the other hand make the country in the ranks of developed countries.
The researcher, Dr. Prince Majid bin Thamer, concluded his study with recommendations and proposals, which recommended the implementation of programs that integrate together to achieve the strategic objectives of Vision 2030, in addition to the establishment and development of industrial cities and economic zones, and provide them with all facilities and services, in addition to increasing the role of civil society organizations in the Kingdom. Saudi Arabia 2030, and increasing interest in non-oil exports, so that its share of exports increases to the desired goal according to Vision 2030, in addition to paying attention to local industries to reduce imports in order to provide private transfers, private sector services, shipping and insurance.
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Content: Saudi crown prince announces world’s first non-profit city

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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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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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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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Content: Prince of Sharqia: Royal speech at the opening of the "Shura" reveals what Saudi Arabia is experiencing from a development renaissance
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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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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Content: Paris Fashion Week: Mohammed Ashi brings CHANGE in Saudi Arabia's culture to the ramp

The Saudi fashion industry is just one facet of a broader strategy pursued by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to diversify the country's economy and foster social changes.

First Published Jul 6, 2023, 2:10 PM IST

In a remarkable milestone for Saudi Arabia's cultural evolution, Mohammed Ashi, a Saudi designer, made his debut at Paris Fashion Week, marking a significant moment in the kingdom's push into the global fashion scene. Ashi, known for dressing top celebrities, described this achievement as the pinnacle of his career. The event coincided with Saudi Arabia's announcement of its own fashion week scheduled for October, as the country aims to tap into new retail opportunities valued at $32 billion annually.

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The Saudi fashion industry is just one facet of a broader strategy pursued by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to diversify the country's economy and foster social changes. This approach involves redirecting the nation's oil wealth towards investments in movies, sports, video games, tourism, and other cultural endeavors. While skeptics initially viewed these initiatives as mere smokescreens to deflect attention from human rights concerns, the reforms have surpassed expectations by introducing substantial and transformative changes.

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Yousef Akbar, a fashion designer who established his brand in Australia and has dressed renowned celebrities like Nicole Kidman and Rita Ora, expressed his astonishment at the magnitude of the transformation. He never anticipated such progress while growing up, and starting his fashion label in Australia seemed to determine the course of his career. However, he now operates his business from Jeddah, highlighting the growing opportunities within Saudi Arabia's burgeoning fashion scene.

"For the first two years, I almost didn't believe it was real, but then I realised, wow, it IS real," said 37-year-old Yousef Akbar, who began his eponymous fashion label in Australia in 2017.

"I really never thought when I was growing up that this would happen. When I started my brand in Australia, I thought my whole life would be there since I'm a fashion designer," Akbar added.

Also read: Why Saudi Arabia's oil production cuts are a risky gamble

The Saudi Fashion Commission aims to capitalize on newfound freedoms regarding public dress and the flourishing private sector, projecting a remarkable 48 percent surge in retail sales to $32 billion between 2021 and 2025. In line with this vision, the commission has launched the Saudi 100 brands program, fostering local designers and nurturing a homegrown industry.

Burak Cakmak, the CEO of the Saudi Fashion Commission, believes that the country's rich heritage and existing brand presence lay the groundwork for a thriving fashion industry, dispelling the notion that Saudi Arabia is starting from scratch.

"Just because the country wasn't exposed to the rest of the world doesn't mean they are starting now," he told AFP in Paris. "I had an event for a brand this week that's been running since the 70s."

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It is important to acknowledge that LGBTQ individuals face severe repression in Saudi Arabia, as the country criminalizes same-sex relations. Despite this, the authorities are apparently turning a blind eye to the influence of queer designers and couturiers within the fashion industry.

Susanne Koelbl, author of "Behind the Kingdom's Veil," suggests that as long as individuals maintain loyalty to the ruler and their families approve, the authorities are choosing to overlook these aspects.

"Maybe you can't dance naked on the table, but almost anything else is possible now, as long as your family is OK with it and you are loyal to the ruler," Koelbl told AFP.

With opposition largely repressed and religious leaders stripped of power, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman faces few obstacles in implementing his well-planned and long-scheduled reform agenda, which is dramatically reshaping Saudi society. This process of change brings new and significant opportunities, particularly for women, who are experiencing a shift in societal roles and expectations.

"It's a well-planned, long-scheduled reform process which is about to change the society completely," said Koelbl. "The Saudi people don't tend to be revolutionary and for the vast majority there are indeed new and big opportunities now, especially for women."

For those benefiting from these reforms, the excitement is palpable and inspiring. Witnessing the realization of what was once deemed impossible serves as a powerful motivation for individuals like Yousef Akbar, who see tremendous potential for their own businesses.

"It sounds cliched, but seeing something happen that we all thought was impossible is very inspiring for my own business," said Akbar.

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Saudi Arabia's presence at Paris Fashion Week and its broader efforts to embrace cultural transformation are indicative of a nation striving to redefine itself on the global stage. As the kingdom continues to invest in various aspects of global culture, it signals a desire to not only diversify its economy but also to foster social progress and create opportunities for its people.

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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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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?

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

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

Through his ambitious Vision 2030 initiative, MBS has launched a comprehensive reform agenda that encompasses sweeping social, economic, and cultural changes designed to modernize Saudi society while maintaining its Islamic identity.

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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.

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

allow recreational activities; Saudi women benefit from relaxed restrictions

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

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?

allow recreational activities; Saudi women benefit from relaxed restrictions

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

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?

allow recreational activities; Saudi women benefit from relaxed restrictions

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

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?

allow recreational activities; Saudi women benefit from relaxed restrictions

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

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?

allow recreational activities; Saudi women benefit from relaxed restrictions

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

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?

allow recreational activities; Saudi women benefit from relaxed restrictions

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

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?

allow recreational activities; Saudi women benefit from relaxed restrictions

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

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?

allow recreational activities; Saudi women benefit from relaxed restrictions

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

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?

allow recreational activities; Saudi women benefit from relaxed restrictions

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

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?

allow recreational activities; Saudi women benefit from relaxed restrictions

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

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?

allow recreational activities; Saudi women benefit from relaxed restrictions

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

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

## Economic Diversification and Reform

Vision 2030 represents a fundamental shift away from Saudi Arabia's oil-dependent economy.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

As MBS articulated, the kingdom had fallen into a state of "oil addiction" that was hindering development and threatening the nation's future.

To drive development in renewable energy

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

The vision aims to transform Saudi Arabia into a global investment powerhouse by redirecting oil wealth toward diverse sectors including entertainment, tourism, technology, and renewable energy.

How has Saudi Arabia diversified its economy under Vision 2030?

Growth in renewable energy
Growth in tourism

To drive development in renewable energy

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

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

How has Saudi Arabia diversified its economy under Vision 2030?

Growth in renewable energy
Growth in tourism

To drive development in renewable energy

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

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

How has Saudi Arabia diversified its economy under Vision 2030?

Growth in renewable energy
Growth in tourism

To drive development in renewable energy

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

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

How has Saudi Arabia diversified its economy under Vision 2030?

Growth in renewable energy
Growth in tourism

To drive development in renewable energy

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

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

How has Saudi Arabia diversified its economy under Vision 2030?

Growth in renewable energy
Growth in tourism

To drive development in renewable energy

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

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

How has Saudi Arabia diversified its economy under Vision 2030?

Growth in renewable energy
Growth in tourism

To drive development in renewable energy

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

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

How has Saudi Arabia diversified its economy under Vision 2030?

Growth in renewable energy
Growth in tourism

To drive development in renewable energy

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

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

This economic transformation includes major initiatives such as the Green Riyadh

How has Saudi Arabia diversified its economy under Vision 2030?

To drive development in renewable energy

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

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

How has Saudi Arabia diversified its economy under Vision 2030?

To drive development in renewable energy

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

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

How has Saudi Arabia diversified its economy under Vision 2030?

To drive development in renewable energy

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

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

How has Saudi Arabia diversified its economy under Vision 2030?

To drive development in renewable energy

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

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


# The Slow Food Movement: A Comprehensive Report

## History and Background

The slow food movement emerged as a cultural and culinary response to the rise of fast food and industrialized agriculture.

While the specific origins aren't detailed in the provided documents, the movement represents a philosophy that emphasizes local food production, traditional cooking methods, and sustainable agriculture practices.

## Core Tenets of the Movement

Based on the context documents, the slow food movement encompasses several key principles:

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**Local and Traditional Cuisine**: Emphasis on authentic, regional cooking that reflects local culture and heritage
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**Sustainable Practices**: Reducing food waste and implementing environmentally conscious preparation methods
3.

**Quality Over Speed**: Prioritizing carefully prepared, fresh ingredients over quick service
4.

**Cultural Preservation**: Maintaining traditional food practices and techniques
5.

**Community Connection**: Supporting local producers and fostering community relationships through food

## Global Manifestations

The movement has taken different forms across cultures:

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## History and Background

The slow food movement emerged as a cultural and culinary response to the rise of fast food and industrialized agriculture.

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Content: ITALIAN pals Eugenio Nobile and Lorenzo Barba have more than their nationality, friendship and business in common.

They both worked as chefs in Milano’s before opening Sonflour on Castle Street; they are both 36; they are neighbours in Blarney Street’ and they both have dogs!

“It is true we share a lot of interests,” says Lorenzo, from Turin.

A girlfriend lured them to Ireland.

“Not the same girlfriend, though!” says Lorenzo laughing.

“I left Turin 15 years ago and worked as a chef while travelling to Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Germany and Italy. My girlfriend, Julia, got a job in Apple and I got a job in Milano’s, where I met Eugenio.

“We became friends and planned to open a restaurant together.”

Eugenio is from Rome, where he worked in the hospitality industry for many years.

“I used to cook with my mother at home,” he says.

Now the pair have crafted a unique Italian street food menu that is full of local Irish ingredients with their own Italian twists. They cater for vegans and for vegetarians.

“We had been working in Milanos’s in 2019 before lockdown hit, and since then we planned to open our own place in Cork,” says Lorenzo.

They had time to plan a successful business on Castle Street.

“We used the timing of the pandemic to plan opening our business with a focus on sustainability,” says Lorenzo. “The pandemic gave us good time to plan Sonflour, the menu took us seven months to perfect.”

Why Cork?

“We fell in love with Cork,” says Lorenzo.

“I grew up in a big city and when I came here, I found the city wasn’t huge and it was easy to get around. It felt like the right balance. We are surrounded by nature and we can escape to the sea or to the forest which aren’t far away.”

The lads were made feel welcome.

“We loved the kindness of people compared to some other countries,” says Lorenzo.

Did they love the Cork accent?

“We got to understand it fine,” says Eugenio. “I learned to speak English here. My first experience abroad was working in Milano’s in Cork. I got along with everyone here and I like the lifestyle.”

Sonflour took off from the word go.

“We thought we would ease into the business slowly, but from the very start a couple of weeks ago, we were getting bookings and we were very busy,” says Eugenio.

“It was a great start. We found the perfect spot here in Castle Street.”

The lads are kept busy.

“We open seven days a week and our days start at 7.30am to begin prepping. Everything is freshly made. When people order, we make the dishes from scratch. The dishes are from Italian cuisine and all the ingredients, except the tomatoes, are from local food suppliers. We aim to keep food waste to a minimum as well.”

Italian film star, Sophie Loren, is famously a pasta lover. She said ‘Everything you see, I owe to spaghetti!” What delicious pasta dishes do the lads dish up?

“We have artisanal pizzas, focaccia vinyl, while the ravioli and the linguine are very popular.”

What is the most popular dish for pasta lovers like Sophia Loren?

“We thought it might be our pizza,” says Eugenio. “Our pizza Al Taguo is an Italian recipe, it is very Roman, very crunchy and nice and thick. It is not round but rectangular. But so far we have found it’s the ravioli that comes in a truffle oil and mushroom cream.”

The chefs use Irish produce to create their unique dishes like the George Costanza salad and the Socca Farinata bites.

“The buffalo mozzarella is from Macroom, the Mossfield mature cheese is from an organic farm in Co. Offaly, our flour is from Kilkenny, while all our vegetables are grown locally,” says Eugenio, who is brewing me a rich Italian coffee.

“Our food is inspired by Italy but grown in Ireland. We’re big on Irish suppliers. We order our tomatoes and other bits from Italy. Our goal was to create Italian street food in a sustainable way that tastes good. Our organic wine is from Italy but our supplier is Irish.”

The chefs are both vegetarian.

“We wanted Sonflour to have a focus on veg and vegan and yet appeal to everyone,” says Eugenio.

“Many people who eat meat and fish two or three times a week might look for a vegetarian option every so often and they can come here to us for that option.” The chefs thought of everything.

“We worked in different restaurants around the world and we saw the amount of food waste can be huge, so we took a look at that when we planned the menu.”

After the prep, says Lorenzo: “We make the fresh homemade pasta for lunch and we make it again in the afternoon for dinners.”

He and Eugenio did tastings for the extensive menu.

“We did a lot of home trials, finding the perfect balance between crispiness and mixing our flavours to compliment with opposites.”

The restaurant on 9, Castle Street has a continental flavour to it. The windows look onto the bustling street outside while inside has a cosy intimate feel to it. The lighting compliments the wood furniture and the kitchen is in full view of the customers.

There is an added bonus.

“There’s a record player in the corner and people are welcome to browse through the collection of vinyl records and they can choose a record they’d like to hear,” says Eugenio.

The duo have achieved their goal.

“I never saw myself as an entrepreneur,” says Eugenio. “Here, I found the energy and the inspiration to go into business. The good energy inspired me. Before, I would have seen obstacles and difficulties, but not here.

“The people are so encouraging. The response from the public has been wonderful. We thought we’d start slowly but we did not - the first week we were booked out.”

What do the lads do in any spare time they have? “We walk our dogs, Loki and Lille,” says Lorenzo.

The two lads are happy with their lifestyle and with their new successful business.

“Sonflour is our baby and we are happy to work hard,” says Lorenzo. “We love meeting the people and talking to them.

“We are super-happy!”

Sonflour, 9, Castle Street, Cork, is open Monday to Wednesday, 3pm-9pm, and Thursday to Sunday, 1pm to 10pm.

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UNESCO recognition is a treasure trove: boom in tourism and new activities

The Sapienza University study revealed that from Prosecco DOCG to Pantelleria, employment, visitors and companies are growing

The UNESCO recognition is the one that everyone wants because it is one of the few recognitions that bring people together, and in a world where we are “divided” over everything, it is a highly prestigious goal. Italy is very aware of its prestige, since it the world “queen” of UNESCO recognitions. Italy boast 59 “World Heritage” recognitions and 14 registered in the representative list of Intangible Cultural Heritage. The recognitions are a “treasure”. that confirm the history and uniqueness of the “Bel Paese” (the beautiful country), where food and wine and landscape are highly valued, starting with wine “terroirs", which are a special union in the "blood" relationship created between the land and man, history and modernity, and a bond that the generations continue to uphold.
Italy’s UNESCO recognitions include the “Prosecco Hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene”, where Italian bubbles that have conquered the world are made, the “Wine-growing Landscapes of Piedmont: Langhe-Roero and Monferrato”, an extraordinary cradle of unique wines - first and foremost, Barolo and Barbaresco, or “Val d’Orcia”, one of the most iconic territories in Tuscany, where two other excellent reds Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano are grown. Then, going south, the extraordinary, “The traditional agricultural practice of growing the sapling vine of Pantelleria”, where there is also the multinational recognition of the “Art of Dry Walls”, found in other viticultural landscapes as well, such as Soave, in Valpolicella, the Cinque Terre in Liguria, Valtellina and more, even outside National borders. Then there is Italian food, its products and its techniques, starting with the “Mediterranean Diet”, the symbol of Italy, or “The traditional art of Neapolitan pizza chefs”, and the “Truffle search and extraction in Italy: knowledge and traditional practices”. And the list of UNESCO recognitions might become even longer, as “Italian Cuisine”, has been candidated, as well as the “System of Chianti Classico Villa-farmhouses”, have been included on the Italian “proposal list” of candidate sites for World Heritage Site, and the technique of setting aside Valpolicella grapes which, if accepted, would be the first winemaking technique to obtain the prestigious recognition.
How much does the recognition “weigh”, in the positive sense, obviously, for a territory that has a UNESCO excellence? This question was answered during the meeting at the Trento Festival of Economics, where part of an International study, carried out by Pierluigi Petrillo, the UNESCO chair at the Sapienza University (Rome), president of the Evaluation Body of the UNESCO Convention on Intangible Cultural Heritage, who presented and illustrated the study that represents the “traditions, know-how, and knowledge that define the identity of a territory”. The economic returns, from employment to founding new businesses, are evident. Petrillo provided data relating to these advantages, and others, which UNESCO Sites and intangible assets bring to the territory, citing relevant examples from the wine and food world, that have succeeded in “neutralizing” the negative effects of Covid.
In general, tourists visiting UNESCO sites totaled +53.59% in 2021 compared to 2020 and +67.83% in 2022 compared to 2021, against the National average, respectively, +41.24% and +50.65%. The trend of overnight stays was higher, +62.81% (2021/2020) and +59.55% (2022/2021) in UNESCO sites, while the National average instead reached +38.73% (2021/2020) and +42.48% (2022/2021). Petrillo stated that the trend also included agritourism companies, and mentioned Pantelleria, which produced an extraordinary performance at +60% (after the UNESCO recognition), compared to the National average +41.9%. “After Covid”, Petrillo said, “we have had the impression that tourists chose UNESCO sites even though the trend before Covid showed substantially identical data. However, businesses that have a connection to the UNESCO recognition, cultural businesses, recreational businesses, businesses that offer tourist services, and agri-food businesses, also grew exponentially”. The study revealed that UNESCO sites attract more tourism businesses (+16.26% in 2018 compared to 2017; +6.47% in 2022 compared to 2021; while the National average was +5.48% and +1.9%), and therefore overnight stays in agritourism companies during the period 2014-2019 experienced exceptional growth (+41.9%), compared to the National average (+2.5%).
The “Conegliano and Valdobbiadene case” is emblematic, taken as a model, and noting that the UNESCO recognition (which was received in 2019, and therefore, during the Covid period), “increased employment”. The Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG District counted 347 non-hotel facilities in 2017, which then jumped to 531 in 2022 and overnight stays in the extra facilities grew from 2.867 in 2017 to 4.211 in 2022. There were 185 sparkling wine houses in 2017 and 209 in 2022. Global companies grew from 4.418 (2017) to 4.514 (2022). Employees in sparkling wine houses increased from 2.726 in 2017 to 3.514 in 2022, while the global ones went from 6.245 to 6.867 over the five-year period taken into consideration.
Valorizing the territory and its skills, and increasing its working numbers, is also evident in the pizza sector, following the UNESCO recognition for “The Traditional Art of Neapolitan Pizza Makers” (2017). The number of professional courses, linked to this art, has grown significantly in Italy and especially abroad, where there are more and more accredited schools. “Before the UNESCO recognition, in the restaurant chain, the pizza chef was considered”, Petrillo emphasized, “ the low man on the totem pole, but after receiving the recognition, the profile of the profession completely changed. Now, there is so much pride and awareness that even famous chefs have started making pizza engaging prominent pizza chefs”. These data confirm what WineNews has reported over the past few months, referring to the “boom” in numbers that the Viticultural Landscapes of Langhe-Roero and Monferrato have registered upon being included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites (2014), generating an exponential growth in tourists and activities. UNESCO is a treasure trove.

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On returning to traditional food methods

**Cultural Preservation**: Maintaining traditional food practices and techniques
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On returning to traditional food methods

**Community Connection**: Supporting local producers and fostering community relationships through food

## Global Manifestations

The movement has taken different forms across cultures:

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