RIYADH: Young people in Saudi Arabia are the pillars of the country’s reform plan and the future of the Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported Prince Abdul Aziz bin Turki Al-Faisal as saying.
The prince said that 70 percent of the country’s population were aged between 15 and 35, and that young people and sports were two key elements of the Vision 2030 reform plan.
“We rely heavily on the programs offered by the state in various fields of sports, the arts and entertainment for young men and women, and I hope that we always offer the best to Saudi Arabia, the Arab world and the Islamic world.”
The prince was in Cairo, attending a meeting of the Council of Arab Ministers of Youth and Sports. He said in a press statement that the Kingdom put forward many proposals throughout the year and that ministries responded positively to youth activities.
“The Kingdom has responded positively to many of the resolutions recommended during the meeting,” he said, adding that he hoped Arab youths would benefit from the outcome of these recommendations and meetings.
SPA reported last week that young Saudis were being trained to deal with the international media as part of a project to promote the Kingdom around the world.
A survey last year showed that 92 percent of young Saudis interviewed expressed a positive view of the outcome of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Vision 2030.
Youth pillars of reform plan, future of Saudi Arabia
Youth pillars of reform plan, future of Saudi Arabia
- A survey last year showed that 92 percent of young Saudis interviewed expressed a positive view of the outcome of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Vision 2030
Qatar envoy visits Saudi pavilion at Cairo book fair
CAIRO: Qatari Ambassador to Egypt Sheikh Jassim Al-Thani visited the Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs pavilion at the 57th Cairo International Book Fair.
During his visit, Al-Thani reviewed the pavilion’s diverse religious and educational content, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The fair runs until Feb. 3 at the Egypt International Exhibition Center, featuring 1,457 publishing houses from 83 countries.
The Saudi ministry showcased publications from the King Fahd Glorious Qur’an Printing Complex, highlighted the stages of printing and distributing the Qur’an, and offered copies as gifts from King Salman.
Al-Thani praised Saudi Arabia’s efforts in serving and disseminating the Qur’an, as well as the pavilion’s organization and quality.
The pavilion features the Islamic e-Library and digital initiatives, including the Rushd app, the Correct Citation app and the multilingual Virtual Hajj app.
Visitors can also experience virtual reality tours of the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah through advanced interactive technology.
The ministry’s participation highlights Saudi Arabia’s role in promoting Islam, supporting Muslims, and enhancing cultural and intellectual activities globally.
