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In a new saga of resilience and determination, Saudi international player Yasser Al-Shahrani successfully overcame a recent injury and returned to Al-Hilal’s lineup, the team he has represented for over a decade.

Al-Shahrani, considered one of the most prominent defenders in Saudi football history, suffered a hamstring injury during his team’s match against Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Professional League. Despite medical reports indicating a potential absence of up to three weeks, the player insisted on an early return to the pitch.

“I wouldn’t allow the injury to keep me away from my team during this crucial stage of the season,” Al-Shahrani said in press statements after his return. “Al-Hilal is going through a sensitive period, and we need every player in the team to continue competing on all fronts.”

Al-Shahrani’s return came at an ideal time, as Al-Hilal prepares for a decisive match against their traditional rival Al-Nassr in the King’s Cup semi-finals. The match, to be held at King Saud University Stadium in Riyadh, holds great importance for both teams, especially with Al-Hilal’s ambitions to retain their title.

Statistics confirm Al-Shahrani’s importance to his team, having participated in 25 matches this season with Al-Hilal, scoring one goal and providing three crucial assists. Al-Hilal currently occupies second place in the league standings with 45 points, just two points behind the leader, Al-Ittihad.

Internationally, Al-Shahrani is one of the mainstays of the Saudi national team, having participated in 72 international matches, scoring 5 goals. He was part of the squad that participated in the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.

Al-Shahrani’s return adds significant defensive strength to Al-Hilal, especially with their upcoming matches in the league and the AFC Champions League. This return also showcases the fighting spirit that the player possesses, which has made him one of the most popular players in Saudi Arabia.

In conclusion, Yasser Al-Shahrani’s return represents a significant morale boost for Al-Hilal in their quest to retain their local and continental titles. It also serves as an inspiration for young players in Saudi Arabia, demonstrating that determination and challenge can overcome the most difficult circumstances.

Every year on February 22nd, the Saudi people celebrate the anniversary of the founding of the first Saudi state by Imam Muhammad bin Saud in 1727 AD. This day reminds us of our deep roots and glorious history.

The Founding Day is an opportunity to reflect on the journey of the Saudi state since its establishment until our prosperous era under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, and his faithful Crown Prince, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

On this day, we proudly remember the sacrifices of our forefathers and founding fathers who gave their all to build this great nation. We also renew our pledge to continue on their path in preserving the nation’s achievements and accomplishing more.

This year’s celebration of Founding Day comes amidst the comprehensive developmental renaissance that the Kingdom is witnessing within the framework of the ambitious Vision 2030, which aims to build a better future for future generations.

In conclusion, we extend our highest congratulations and blessings to our wise leadership and the people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on this precious occasion, praying to Allah Almighty to perpetuate the blessing of security and safety for our homeland under our wise leadership.

Today, Saudis celebrate the Founding Day, which falls on February 22nd every year, commemorating the establishment of the first Saudi state by Imam Muhammad bin Saud in 1727 AD.

This year’s celebrations come under the slogan “The Day We Started,” where various regions of the Kingdom witness diverse national events expressing pride in the deep-rooted origins and the strong bond between leadership and people.

His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, affirmed in a speech on this occasion that “Founding Day is a dear occasion to all of us, in which we recall the beginnings of the first Saudi state and the great achievements made in various fields.”

His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Crown Prince, said: “Founding Day is a day of pride for all of us, from which we draw inspiration from the values of moderation, tolerance, and tolerance upon which the Saudi state was founded three centuries ago.”

The celebrations witness the organization of many heritage, cultural, and entertainment events, in addition to air shows by the Royal Saudi Air Force and fireworks displays in the sky of the capital, Riyadh, and several Saudi cities.

The museums and historical sites in the Kingdom also witness a large turnout of visitors wishing to learn about the history of the Saudi state and its ancient civilization.

This year’s celebrations come amid the exceptional circumstances the country is going through due to the Corona pandemic, where all precautionary measures have been taken to ensure the safety of citizens and residents participating in the events.

The Saudi Cabinet had issued a decision in 2022 to make February 22nd of each year an official holiday for all workers in the public and private sectors, commemorating the establishment of the first Saudi state.

“Founding Day” represents an opportunity to renew the covenant with the values of unity, loyalty, and belonging to the homeland, and to draw lessons and lessons from the Kingdom’s ancient history, and to look forward to a bright future for the Kingdom under its wise leadership.

The celebrations also come as a confirmation of the comprehensive renaissance the Kingdom is witnessing in various fields within Vision 2030, which aims to achieve a qualitative leap in the path of development and prosperity.

في خطوة تاريخية تعكس التزام المملكة العربية السعودية بالتنمية الدولية، أعلن الصندوق السعودي للتنمية عن تأسيس “برنامج الصندوق السعودي للتنمية”، وذلك بالتزامن مع الذكرى السنوية الثالثة والخمسين لتأسيسه. يأتي هذا الإعلان ضمن إطار استراتيجية جديدة تستهدف تعزيز جهود الصندوق في دعم مشاريع التنمية الشاملة والمستدامة في مختلف دول العالم.
وبهذه المناسبة، صرح معالي رئيس مجلس إدارة الصندوق السعودي للتنمية قائلاً: “يسعدنا أن نعلن عن هذه المبادرة التي تأتي ضمن رؤيتنا لتعزيز دور المملكة في دعم التنمية الدولية، والتي ستسهم في تمكين المجتمعات وتحقيق التنمية المستدامة وفقاً لأهداف التنمية المستدامة للأمم المتحدة.”
منذ تأسيسه في عام 1970، قدم الصندوق السعودي للتنمية قروضاً ميسرة ومنحاً لتمويل مشاريع تنموية في أكثر من 90 دولة حول العالم، بقيمة إجمالية تجاوزت 100 مليار دولار أمريكي. وقد ركز الصندوق منذ انطلاقته على دعم القطاعات الحيوية مثل البنية التحتية والطاقة والمياه والصحة والتعليم، مما ساهم في تحسين جودة حياة ملايين الأشخاص.
وفي إطار البرنامج الجديد، سيركز الصندوق على دعم المشاريع التي تعزز التنمية المستدامة وتساهم في تحقيق أهداف الأمم المتحدة للتنمية المستدامة، مع التركيز بشكل خاص على تعزيز القدرة على التكيف مع تغير المناخ ودعم المجتمعات الأكثر ضعفاً.
وتأتي هذه المبادرة في إطار رؤية المملكة 2030، التي تهدف إلى تعزيز دور المملكة كشريك عالمي فاعل في مجال التنمية الدولية، وتعكس التزامها بتحقيق أهداف التنمية المستدامة ودعم جهود المجتمع الدولي في هذا الصدد.
واختتم معالي رئيس مجلس إدارة الصندوق حديثه بالقول: “إننا نؤمن بأن التنمية المستدامة هي الطريق الأمثل لبناء مستقبل أفضل للجميع، ونحن ملتزمون بدعم جهود المجتمع الدولي في تحقيق هذه الأهداف النبيلة.”
ويمثل إطلاق هذا البرنامج خطوة مهمة في مسيرة الصندوق السعودي للتنمية، ويعكس التزام المملكة الثابت بدعم التنمية الشاملة والمستدامة في العالم، مما يؤكد دورها الريادي في مجال المساعدات الإنمائية الرسمية.

Next February will witness the launch of numerous major tourism and entertainment events in various regions of the Kingdom, as part of the General Entertainment Authority’s efforts to enhance Saudi Arabia’s position as a leading regional and global tourist destination.

The head of the General Entertainment Authority, Advisor Turki Al-Sheikh, confirmed that February will witness the launch of more than 80 diverse entertainment events in various regions of the Kingdom, catering to all tastes and suitable for different age groups.

Al-Sheikh explained that the Authority has allocated a huge budget to organize these events, which will contribute to stimulating domestic tourism movement and attracting visitors from outside the Kingdom, expecting the number of visitors during February to reach more than two million visitors.

These events come within the framework of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, which aims to diversify sources of income and enhance the entertainment and tourism sector as one of the most important promising sectors in the Kingdom.

The events are scheduled to begin on February 22 with the launch of the “Winter at Tantora” festival in Al-Ula, which will last for two consecutive months, making it one of the most prominent tourism festivals in the Kingdom.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia celebrates its 93rd National Day today, which falls on February 22nd each year, commemorating the unification of the Kingdom by King Abdulaziz bin Abdul Rahman Al Saud in 1932.

In a televised speech on the occasion of National Day, Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud affirmed that “the Kingdom is moving confidently towards achieving Vision 2030 and reaching its ambitious goals,” praising the comprehensive developmental achievements made in recent years.

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman tweeted: “We celebrate today the anniversary of the unification of this blessed land by the founding King Abdulaziz, and we recall his great sacrifices for the sake of the nation’s elevation.”

The Kingdom has witnessed a major developmental boom in recent years, with government investments reaching about 3.2 trillion riyals ($853 billion), according to Saudi Ministry of Finance data. The GDP rose from 2.3 trillion riyals in 2016 to 3.1 trillion riyals in 2022, according to General Authority for Statistics data.

The development plan included giant projects such as the NEOM project at a cost of $500 billion, the Red Sea tourism project, in addition to the expansion of the Two Holy Mosques and the establishment of King Abdullah Economic City.

This National Day comes amid the continued implementation of Saudi Vision 2030, which aims to diversify income sources and reduce dependence on oil, where the non-oil sector’s contribution to GDP rose from 37% in 2016 to 47% in 2022.

The Kingdom has also witnessed wide social and economic reforms in recent years, including allowing women to drive, launching tourist visas, organizing musical concerts and entertainment festivals, in addition to launching the economic reform program “Saudi Vision 2030.”

The Kingdom celebrates this precious occasion with various national events in all regions, including air, land and sea shows, musical concerts, fireworks displays, in addition to lighting up landmarks of the Kingdom in green, the color of the Saudi flag.

In conclusion, the 93rd Saudi National Day embodies years of comprehensive development and achievements made during the reign of King Salman bin Abdulaziz and his Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, within the framework of seeking to achieve the Kingdom’s ambitious Vision 2030.