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In a landmark move reflecting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 shift toward a green economy, the remote village of Anzagi in Asir Region has transformed from a quiet settlement into a regional leader in renewable energy following the completion of a 500 MW solar power plant—the largest in southern Saudi Arabia. Launched in September 2022, with pilot operations beginning in April 2023 and full grid integration by July 2024, the plant covers 12 km² with over 1.8 million solar panels, generating 1.1 billion kWh of clean electricity annually—enough to power 180,000 homes.

Located 120 km south of Abha in a mountainous zone with over 2,200 kWh/m² annual solar irradiance, Anzagi’s ideal conditions enabled this breakthrough. The project has spurred comprehensive infrastructure: two modern schools, a high-tech health center, treated water networks, and ultra-fast internet—all partially funded by project revenues. Anzagi is now the first Saudi village fully managed via an integrated digital platform linking energy, water, and transport systems.

Energy Minister Engineer Abdulaziz bin Nasser Al-Dawla called Anzagi “a national model for energy transition,” highlighting over 1,200 local jobs created and advanced training in operations and maintenance. Experts estimate it will cut 550,000 tons of CO₂ annually—equivalent to removing 120,000 cars from roads. Developed by ACWA Power, it’s Saudi Arabia’s first solar plant using AI to optimize efficiency, achieving a record 22.3% conversion rate—the highest in the region.

Population has surged from 870 in 2021 to over 3,200 in 2024, driven by economic and social transformation, with hundreds of trainees and specialists arriving nationwide. Anzagi stands as a powerful symbol: turning geographic isolation into economic opportunity, redefining development in marginalized areas, and proving that Saudi Arabia’s future is built not only in its cities—but in its sunlit villages.

دبي : د/ حواءالقرنيأعلنت جميرا، الشركة العالمية الرائدة في قطاع الضيافة الفاخرة والتابعة لدبي القابضة، عن تعيين زاندر لابوشان مديراً عاماً للضيافة في “جميرا ثاندا سفاري” بجنوب أفريقيا. يتمتع زاندر بخبرة تزيد عن عشرين عاماً في قطاع الضيافة، تنقّل خلالها بين العمل الإنساني وإدارة منتجعات السفاري الفاخرة والشقق السكنية والعمليات الدولية في جنوب أفريقيا، وبوتسوانا،…

بين أحضان جبال الحجر الغربي وسواحل بحر عمان، يبرز ميناء صحار الدولي في سلطنة عمان كواحد من أبرز محركات النقل البحري في المنطقة، مساهماً في تحويل الخريطة اللوجستية وتقوية الروابط التجارية بين الشرق والغرب.
تأسس الميناء عام 2002 كمشروع مشترك بين حكومة سلطنة عمان (50%) وشركة ميناء روتردام العالمي (30%) وعدد من المستثمرين المحليين والدوليين. ويتمتع بموقع استراتيجي حيوي عند مدخل الخليج العربي، مما يجعله بوابة طبيعية لحركة التجارة بين أسواق آسيا وأوروبا وأفريقيا. يقول مدير الميناء، ريجيولد يلدريم: “موقع صحار الفريد يقلص زمن الرحلات البحرية بأيام مقارنة بالموانئ التقليدية، ويوفر حلولاً لوجستية متكاملة تجذب خطوط الشحن الكبرى.” كما تؤكد بيانات وزارة النقل والاتصالات العُمانية أن الميناء ساهم في جذب استثمارات صناعية تزيد عن 20 مليار دولار في المنطقة الحرة المحيطة به.
تشير الإحصائيات إلى نمو متسارع؛ حيث بلغت طاقته التخزينية 200 ألف متر مربع، وقدرته الاستيعابية 1.5 مليون حاوية مكافئة (TEU) سنوياً. وسجلت حركة الحاويات نمواً سنوياً متوسطه 15% منذ 2015، وفقاً لتقارير هيئة المنطقة الاقتصادية الخاصة بصحار. وقد توسعت عملياته ليشمل تصدير السيارات والمعادن والمواد البتروكيماوية، مستفيداً من بنيته التحتية المتطورة وربطه بشبكة سكك حديدية حديثة.
جيوسياسياً، يلعب الميناء دوراً محورياً في تعزيز الأمن الاقتصادي العربي، خاصة مع تحولات التجارة العالمية وتنافس الممرات البحرية. يوضح الخبير اللوجستي د. خالد المرزوقي: “صحار يخفف الضغط على مضيق هرمز ويوفر بديلاً استراتيجياً، مما يعزز مرونة سلاسل التوريد الإقليمية.” ومع ذلك، يواجه تحديات تنافسية مع موانئ مثل جبل علي ودبي العالمي، إلا أن تركيزه على التكلفة التنافسية والخدمات المتكاملة يميزه.
ختاماً، يُعد ميناء صحار الدولي نموذجاً ناجحاً للتنويع الاقتصادي في عُمان، محولاً الموقع الجغرافي إلى ميزة تنافسية تدعم الاقتصاد الوطني وتعيد رسم مسارات التجارة العالمية، مع إسهام واضح في تعزيز الأمن اللوجستي للدول العربية المطلة على الخليج.

Here’s a concise English translation of the Arabic text

In the heart of Riyadh, where ambitions turn into tangible realities, stories of women’s success are being written that redefine the role of women in Saudi society. Among these stories, the journey of “Maryam bint Abdullah Al-Husaini” stands out, who transitioned from being a teacher in a government school in the Jazan region to becoming the first Saudi woman to be entrusted with managing a sustainable development project with full government funding, in a step that is considered one of the most important achievements of the National Transformation Program 2030.

Maryam began her educational career in 2010 after graduating from Umm Al-Qura University with a degree in education, and worked in a secondary school in the city of Bisha, where she noticed a decline in academic achievement rates among female students, especially in science subjects. She did not stop at teaching, but launched a local initiative called “Noor Al-Ilm” in 2018, aimed at supporting female students from low-income families by providing books, e-books, and academic guidance sessions. According to a report issued by the Ministry of Education in 2021, the initiative contributed to raising the academic achievement rate for female students in the school from 62% to 89% within just three years.

The initiative was not just a local initiative, but it caught the attention of the Ministry of Labor and Social Development, which decided to support it with funding of 5 million riyals within the “Empowering Women in Society” program in 2020. In June 2023, Maryam was appointed as the executive director of the project, transforming it from a school initiative to a national project that extends to 14 regions, benefiting more than 12,000 female students, according to figures from the Ministry of Labor and Social Development issued in October 2023.

Maryam said in an exclusive interview with Al-Riyadh newspaper: “Education is not a luxury, but a fundamental right, and when a woman is given the opportunity to contribute consciously and in an organized manner, she does not change the life of one student, but reshapes the future of an entire society.” She added: “What we are living today is not a miracle, but the fruit of political will and institutional support that has not been granted before.”

According to a report issued by the General Authority for Statistics in the Kingdom, the percentage of women’s participation in the labor market increased from 20% in 2016 to 36% in 2023,

Real Madrid announced the departure of French star Karim Benzema after a remarkable 14-year career. In an official statement, the club expressed deep gratitude for his “commitment, passion, and dedication,” calling him one of its enduring legends. Benzema will continue competing at the highest level in his next chapter.

In an emotional statement, Benzema said, “Wearing this jersey and playing for this club was a dream. It gave me everything—I will always love it.” He thanked Madrid fans for their unwavering support and pledged to remain a lifelong supporter.

His departure follows a stellar season in which he won his fifth UEFA Champions League title with Real Madrid and earned the 2022 Ballon d’Or. Benzema ends his Madrid career as the club’s all-time top scorer with 354 goals in 595 appearances—just one ahead of Raúl.

During his tenure, he won 25 trophies: five UCL titles, four La Liga titles, three FIFA Club World Cups, three UEFA Super Cups, one Copa del Rey, and four Spanish Super Cups.

With Benzema’s exit, Real Madrid begins a new era, while the football world speculates on his next destination.

Source: Real Madrid official website