Introduction: 2024 Annual Report for Vision 2030
King Salman recently celebrated nine years since Saudi Arabia launched its Vision 2030 program. He said the country has made great progress and will keep moving forward to create a better future for everyone. He thanked the people of Saudi Arabia for their hard work in building a stronger nation.
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman also expressed pride in what the country has done so far. He mentioned that they have met many goals and are ready to achieve even more.
Achievements Under Vision 2030
A recent report showed that Saudi Arabia has done very well with Vision 2030:
- 85% of projects are completed or on track.
- 8 goals were achieved six years early.
- Unemployment is at a historic low of 7%, with 2.4 million people working in the private sector.
- The private sector now contributes more than planned to the economy.
- The Public Investment Fund’s assets have tripled to 3.53 trillion riyals (about $940 billion).
- Saudi Arabia moved up 20 places in the Global Competitiveness Index, now ranked 16th.
- More than 65% of households own their homes, surpassing the target set for 2025.
- International tourism revenues has increased by 148% since 2019.
Education and Health Improvements
Education has also improved, with four Saudi universities now among the top 500 in the world. Healthcare coverage has reached 96.4%, getting closer to the goal of 99.5% by 2030.
More people are living healthier lives too. About 58.5% of adults exercise regularly, and life expectancy is now around 78.8 years.
Digital Transformation and Entertainment Growth
The use of technology in legal matters has grown, with most court sessions happening online. In tourism and entertainment, over 100 million tourists visited last year, which is more than expected.
Big projects like Qiddiya’s water park and Six Flags are nearly done. Madinah is now among the world’s top tourist cities, and AlUla has gained international recognition.
Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, which is exciting news for sports fans! The country is also making strides in culture, with new art colleges and advancements in technology.
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Conclusion
Saudi Arabia has achieved a lot in just nine years with Vision 2030. The future looks bright as the Kingdom aims for even greater success in many areas, including economy, health, education, and culture. The dedication of its people is key to this progress.
