Tuwaiq Journey
The Kingdom’s tremendous efforts, represented in empowering the Saudi people and believing in their ability to contribute to the progress of their nation, have established its position as an icon of comprehensive development locally and globally. These efforts made the kingdom take confident steps towards a prosperous future, inspired in its progress by insightful visions and sincere determinations, redefining the concepts of growth and development in the heart of a changing world with passion and enthusiasm on a long journey..
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia stands lofty as an edifice of determination and pride, wisely and capably planning its path to the future. It is an amazing journey of transformation, launched from the heart of our desert to the world, fueled by the will of an inspiring and passionate leader, and the ambition of a stubborn people of one united vision, to engrave their effects on history, with a firm inscription of a country that anticipates tomorrow in the language of today. The Kingdom is making its springboard towards the horizons of exceptional development in human building. There is no doubt that investing in creative, renewed minds and efficient workforce is considered the highest type of structure, a matter which generates huge energies and creative ideas for the sake of sustainable development surrounded by a good reputation and influential appreciation for global giving.
Our country has witnessed significant economic developments over the past few decades, following the launch of Vision 2030, the ambitious plan launched by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in 2016, which plays a pivotal role in this transformation. It moved from an economy that relied heavily on oil to a more diversified economy with multiple sources of income for the country through the development of various sectors such as tourism, education, health, infrastructure, and entertainment.
While oil remains a major source of income, a rise in the economic and development sectors has directed Saudi Arabia towards large investments in alternative energy sources, including solar and wind energy, in addition to the trend towards enhancing local industries and reducing dependence on imports, with a focus on military and manufacturing industries, such as the transformational industries. It did not overlook the importance of working to develop the infrastructure of roads, bridges and transportation networks, as well as digital transformation projects. Rather, it focused on improving the education system and restructuring it to keep pace with the requirements of the ongoing era and the skills of the twenty-first century, as well as modernizing the health system and expanding the scope of health care services. It created initiatives to encourage the employment of Saudis in all sectors to reduce unemployment among citizens. Indeed, these efforts highlighted the importance of developing tourism, including huge projects such as the Red Sea and NEOM project, Qiddiya, Diriyah, Al Murabba, King Salman Park, Prince Mohammed bin Salman Stadium, and many others. It has also worked to facilitate the issuance of visas to visitors and attract foreign investment by improving the business environment and establishing special investment zones. It created "Dalil" website, which is a guidance platform, launched by the National Industrial Development and Logistics Services Program (NDLEP) in cooperation with the program’s executive authorities and partners of success. "Dalil" or the guide aims to guide investors to the information each investor needs about the sectors of the (Nadlab) program and the capabilities and support packages provided, in addition to the details of the investment journey in Saudi Arabia. It is important to note that challenges exist and the goals are ambitious. To date, the Kingdom has already made significant progress towards its goals through various economic and social reforms.
Finally, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia stands as a shining beacon on the world map, demonstrating how challenge, persistence, and determination can bring about fundamental transformations at all levels. From the outskirts of its vibrant cities to its cross-border initiatives, it has created a renewed vision for the future of sustainability and innovation. The tremendous efforts in empowering Saudi people and believing in their ability to contribute to the advancement of this nation have consolidated the Kingdom’s position as an icon of comprehensive development locally and globally. These efforts made the kingdom take confident steps towards a prosperous future, inspired in its progress by insightful visions and sincere determinations, redefining the concepts of growth and development in the heart of a changing world with passion and enthusiasm on a long journey. Tuwaiq is the name of a mountain made of limestone rock in the shape of a ring and it wraps around the deserts of Najd. Tuwaiq is a diminutive of the word Tuwaq and the diminutive of names to adorn something is an ancient custom among the Arabs. Tuwaiq is one of the oldest monuments in Najd that the peoples of the Arabian Peninsula have known for a long time. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said about it, “The resolve of the Saudis is like Mount Tuwaiq. It will not be broken, unless this mountain collapses and is leveled with the ground.”
Noura bint Faisal Al-Shaaban
