The 2023 annual report of Saudi Arabia's Quality of Life Program showcases accomplishments in a number of fields, including urban landscape, security, culture, sports, tourism, entertainment, and hobbies.
The program completed 127 activities in partnership with 17 agencies, scored 100% or above in 22 different areas, and contributed 1.5 billion Saudi Riyals to the GDP. There have been notable developments in urban design, including a rise in green spaces and public areas, better roads, and a digital transformation of the municipal sector. The tourism sector also grew significantly, surpassing its goal for visitor visits and bringing in a sizeable sum of money. Through training and educational initiatives, the Royal Institute of Traditional Arts promoted the development of Saudi cultural talent.
"Riyadh, August 5, 2024." To fulfill the goals set forth in Saudi Vision 2030, the Quality of Life Programme has released its 2023 annual report. The report highlights the accomplishments that fall under the purview of the program. This area includes, among other things, the urban landscape, security, culture and history, sports, tourism, entertainment, and hobbies.The Quality of Life Program is still producing tangible, positive outcomes in relation to its strategic objectives; in the previous year, it received scores of 100 percent or higher in twenty-two different areas. Through close coordination with 17 agencies in charge of implementing the 127 different initiatives, the program expedited their implementation and added 1.5 billion Saudi Riyals to the GDP in 2023.Indicators and factual data for 2023 were also included in the paper, highlighting the noteworthy attempts undertaken to raise livability and quality of life. The program's goals include offering choices, developing processes, improving human capital, building and expanding infrastructure, and facilitating and assisting numerous businesses that prioritize quality of life. The program supported and carried out a number of investment possibilities totaling SAR 800 million in a range of projects that aid in reaching objectives related to quality of life. These opportunities were made possible by agreements and collaborations with non-profit groups, the commercial sector, and government agencies.Considerable progress has been made in a wide range of fields. The amount of public space and place allotted to an individual has increased by 132% in urban design, to 6.61 square meters per person. There are currently 222.9 million square meters of green space, 5,515 playgrounds, and 8,328 parks. This milestone has been reached by the total number of parks. This shows a strong dedication to enhancing the quality of services and the urban environment, as well as to emphasizing the humanization of cities, constructing roads, resolving visual distortion, and promoting digital transformation in the municipal sector.Human resources were produced through a variety of training and educational initiatives, such as the training of 90 entertainment executives and an employment program for 600 participants. The entertainment industry produced human resources and provided support for international events. Twenty-eight different company ideas were incubated as part of the entertainment accelerators. These accelerators were created in order to promote and propel investment. There were 584 entertainment establishments overall, which was 169% more than the projected number. Known as "mall space per square meter per capita," the number showed a noteworthy rise of 183%, or 0.68 square meters per person, over the target. In addition, the number of hobby groups surpassed the goal by a margin of 142% with 569.By the end of 2023, the Kingdom will have welcomed over 100 million visitors from both local and foreign destinations. The tourism business has grown significantly over the last year. This major accomplishment was completed seven years ahead of schedule, achieving the Quality of Life Program's strategic goal of growing the tourism industry and increasing the target to 350 million visits by 2030. Travelers spent SAR 250 billion in total, of which SAR 135 billion came from foreign visitors. The endeavor also sparked the creation of creative fixes and technological advancements, yielding a range of successes meant to enhance the travel database. The project additionally gave young Saudi men and women the chance to take part in industry training and qualification programs.The Royal Institute of Traditional Arts set aside a substantial amount of money in 2023 to support the training, qualification, and educational programs designed to nurture the advancement of Saudi cultural talents. About 4,000 people benefited from the many educational and training initiatives launched by the Royal Institute of Traditional Arts. In addition, the Saudi Artisanal Company was founded with the intention of providing job possibilities for specialists in the arts.
"Riyadh, August 5, 2024." The Quality of Life Program published its 2023 annual report, showcasing accomplishments within the program's scope to meet Saudi Vision 2030's objectives. Urban landscape, security, sports, entertainment, tourism, culture and history, and hobbies are some of these industries.
The Quality of Life Program achieved 100% or above on 22 indicators last year, continuing to yield tangible, positive progress toward its strategic goals. In close cooperation with 17 implementing agencies, the program expedited the implementation of 127 distinct initiatives, contributing SAR 1.5 billion to the GDP in 2023.
Additionally, the report included actual data and crucial indicators for 2023, highlighting the substantial efforts being made to raise livability and quality of life. The program's goals include providing options, creating systems, enhancing human capital, building and expanding infrastructure, and facilitating and assisting a variety of industries that enhance quality of life. By means of agreements and collaborations with governmental entities, private enterprises, and nonprofit groups, the initiative promoted and executed several investment opportunities amounting to SAR 800 million in various projects that support the achievement of Quality of Life objectives.
Numerous areas have seen notable advancements. Public spaces and places now make up 6.61 square meters per person, a 132% increase in per capita share in urban planning. With 5,515 playgrounds and 222.9 million square meters of green space, there are now 8,328 parks. This indicates a strong commitment to humanizing cities, fixing visual distortions, building roads, and promoting digital transformation in the municipal sector, in addition to enhancing the urban landscape and service quality.
The entertainment sector provided assistance for international events and developed human resources through a range of educational and training initiatives, including the training of 90 entertainment leaders and an employment program for 600 participants. Entertainment accelerators were created to encourage and stimulate investment. Among their many activities was the incubation of twenty-eight startup ideas. The target was surpassed by 169%, with 584 entertainment establishments. The "small space per square meter per capita" data demonstrated a noteworthy increase of 0.68 square meters per person, surpassing the target by 183%. In addition, 569 hobby clubs were formed, surpassing the goal by 142%.
By the end of 2023, over 100 million visitors from both domestic and foreign sources will have visited the Kingdom as a result of the tourism industry's rapid growth in the previous year. This milestone was reached seven years ahead of schedule, lifting the 2030 target to 150 million tourist visits and fulfilling the strategic goal of the Quality of Life Program (growth of the tourism sector). In addition, SAR 250 billion was spent on tourism, including SAR 135 billion from foreign visitors. The development of creative ideas and electronic applications led to a number of successes in the effort to enhance the tourism database. Additionally, possibilities for industry training and qualification were made available to young Saudi men and women.
The cultivation and training of Saudi cultural talents through a range of educational, qualifying, and training programs received significant financing in 2023. About 4,000 persons profited from the educational and training programs that the Royal Institute of Traditional Arts developed. Additionally, the Saudi Artisanal Company was established with the intention of giving artisans employment possibilities.