JEDDAH: The Council of Economic Affairs and Development has identified 10 programs of strategic importance for the government to achieve Saudi Vision 2030, which was approved by the Council of Ministers in April 2016.
The 10 new programs will implement specialized plans in housing, improving the lifestyle of Saudis and residents, serving pilgrims and other programs that support national leadership in industry and financial markets. The new plans will also strengthen national identity and bolster Saudi culture, arts and entertainment. It will be operational as soon as the plans are completed during the third quarter of 2017.
These programs are extensions of the original plans approved in the National Transformation Program 2020 and launched last June, and under the Financial Balancing Program 2020, which was launched last December. Their mechanisms were formulated in accordance with the vision’s governance, which was approved in May 2016.
The programs were developed to strengthen the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 in making the Kingdom’s economy more prosperous and its society more vibrant, adhering to Islamic values and the well-established national identity.
The programs represent the system of achieving the vision. The council will monitor its implementation until 2020. The council will follow the approved governance that ensures accountability, transparency and continuous monitoring.
Saudi Arabia sets out 10 more programs to achieve Vision 2030
Saudi Arabia sets out 10 more programs to achieve Vision 2030
Buraidah’s Klaija Festival features local, global flavors
- The festival has helped transform Klaija from a traditional pastry into a recognized cultural and economic symbol
BURAIDAH: The 17th Klaija Festival in Buraidah is featuring culture and cuisine from Morocco, Turkiye and Egypt, as well as the region’s signature pastry.
Representatives of these nations have been sharing their most renowned dishes and culinary traditions, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.
The festival, which runs until Jan. 17 at the King Khalid Cultural Center, is also featuring live cooking by expert chefs.
A special tent dedicated to organic agricultural and animal products showcases ghee, date syrup, whole wheat, natural honey, and grains, which are key ingredients of Klaija.
Launched 17 years ago by Qassim Gov. Prince Faisal bin Mishaal, the festival has evolved from showcasing a single local product into a major annual event reflecting the region’s cultural identity.
The festival has helped transform Klaija from a traditional pastry into a recognized cultural and economic symbol by empowering producer families and artisans, and turning heritage-based skills into sustainable income sources.
The Culinary Arts Commission has adopted Klaija as the signature popular product of the Qassim region, affirming its cultural value and role in representing the region’s food identity.
