AC Milan secured an important 1-0 victory over Torino at home in their match during the 21st round of the Italian Serie A.

Salem, in Ha’il Region, Saudi Arabia, is witnessing significant progress in sustainable development under Vision 2030, aimed at economic diversification and improved quality of life. Prince Abdulaziz bin Saad, Governor of Ha’il, emphasized prioritizing Salem as a model for sustainable growth, focusing on infrastructure investment and promising economic sectors. According to recent statistics from the General Authority for Statistics, Salem’s GDP grew 8.5% in 2022, and private-sector employment rose 12%. The Ministry of Investment reported 45 new investment projects in 2023, totaling SAR 1.2 billion, primarily in industry, logistics, and tourism. The development journey began in 2019 with a SAR 5 billion comprehensive plan, leading to key projects like an integrated industrial zone, expanded road networks, and upgraded public facilities. Prince Abdulaziz reaffirmed commitment to making Salem a regional leader in sustainable development, aligning with national leadership’s vision and serving citizens. Development efforts will continue, focusing on economic empowerment and enhanced living standards.

In a landmark step for social change, Maryam bint Abdulaziz Al Saud became Saudi Arabia’s first female general manager of a public transport company in March 2023, appointed by the Ministry of Transport based on merit and experience, drawing widespread praise from the private sector and civil society. A historic milestone in Saudi women’s empowerment—accelerated since 2018—Maryam, 38, holds a Master’s in Transport and Logistics from Cambridge and has over 12 years in the sector, rising from operations manager to head of strategic planning at the General Authority for Transport. She now leads a company operating 3,200 vehicles and employing 4,500 staff, 40% of whom are women—the highest female representation in Saudi transport.

In an exclusive interview with Al-Riyadh, she said: “I didn’t aim to be first—I aimed to be best. Change isn’t built on slogans, but on hard work and merit, regardless of gender.” Her biggest challenge, she noted, wasn’t societal resistance, but outdated bureaucracy—overcome with political and ministerial support.

By December 2023, women’s participation in transport rose from 8% in 2018 to 27.5%, with 19% in leadership roles—up from just 3% five years prior. Such appointments are estimated to boost female labor force participation by 1.2 percentage points annually, according to the Public Investment Fund.

Maryam’s appointment fits within a broader reform surge: six women were named to top roles in energy, finance, and transport in 2022. Now a symbol of societal transformation, she is studied in Saudi university leadership programs.

Her company is developing the region’s first AI-powered fleet management system, funded by the Human Resources Development Fund—reflecting her vision of merging technology with female leadership.

Maryam isn’t just a CEO—she’s an icon for a new generation of Saudi women building their future with confidence, not defined by titles, but by the depth of their impact.

أعلنت مستشفيات الحياة الوطني، الشريك المؤسس في ملتقى الصحة العالمي 2025 بالرياض، عن إطلاق خطة استثمارية وطنية طموحة تحت شعار “نستثمر في الحياة”، تبلغ قيمتها 7 مليارات ريال سعودي، وتهدف إلى تعزيز قدرات منظومة الرعاية الصحية في المملكة خلال السنوات الخمس القادمة، بما ينسجم مع مستهدفات رؤية السعودية 2030 في تطوير جودة الحياة والبنية التحتية…

French football star Karim Benzema, the Ballon d’Or winner, has completed an exceptional transfer to Saudi club Al-Ittihad on a three-year contract. This move follows his recent international retirement

On February 3 each year, Saudi Arabia celebrates Founding Day, commemorating the 1727 establishment of the First Saudi State by Imam Muhammad bin Saud in Diriyah—marking the beginning of a three-century legacy of unity and prosperity. In 2022, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman officially declared it a national holiday, affirming that Saudi identity is not fleeting but rooted in deep historical heritage.

Founding Day bridges the glorious past with the vibrant present, fostering national historical awareness. Over 12 million citizens and residents participated in more than 500 cultural, artistic, and educational events across 44 cities and 220 sites, supported by 1,000 national institutions. Events included historical exhibitions, academic seminars, and theatrical performances recounting the nation’s rise.

Minister of Culture Dr. Nawaf bin Saeed stated: “Founding Day is not just a memory—it’s a reminder that we build our present on justice and unity, as our ancestors did.” He added: “A state is built not by gold alone, but by values, willpower, and an unerasable collective memory.”

A King Saud University study found 94% of Saudis know the history of the First Saudi State, with youth awareness of Diriyah rising from 67% to 89% since the holiday’s launch. Public library loans of books on the First Saudi State surged 73% in the month before the event.

The Ministry of Education launched programs in 25,000 schools, including specialized curricula on Imam Muhammad bin Saud, documentaries, and national competitions. Universities hosted international conferences on “Good Governance in Islamic History,” attended by 300 researchers from 18 countries.

Historic sites were revitalized: the Diriyah National Museum reopened after full restoration, and a historic trail connecting royal palaces and scholars’ homes became a global tourist landmark. SAR 1.2 billion was allocated under the National Heritage Initiative as part of Vision 2030.

A landmark initiative, “Documenting the National Biography,” aims to collect 50,000 oral testimonies from descendants of the First State’s founders, funded by the Public Investment Fund—the first of its kind in the Arab world.

In closing, Founding Day sends a clear message: Saudi Arabia does not view its past as forgotten history, but as a living foundation for the future.

ظهر هاشتاق #ام_تركي_تنخاكم_ياشعب__طويق بشكل لافت على منصة “تويتر” خلال الساعات الماضية، مما أثار تفاعلاً واسعاً واستفسارات حول سياقه وأهدافه المعلنة من قبل ناشطيه. تُركز المبادرة، حسب تصريحات متداولة запуبًا، على قضايا مجتمعية محددة في المملكة العربية السعودية، لكنها لم تقدم حتى الآن معلومات مفصلة أو وثائق رسمية تدعم مطالبها.
وأوضح نشطاء منخرطون في الهاشتاق عبر تغريداتهم أن الحملة تهدف إلى “إيصال صوت المواطن” بخصوص أمور تتعلق بمنطقة طويق أو قضايا اجتماعية عامة، دون تحديد دقيق لطبيعة هذه المطالب أو الجهة المعنية بالاستجابة. ولم تصدر أي جهة حكومية أو رسمية في المملكة حتى لحظة كتابة هذا التقرير أي بيان يوضح طبيعة هذا الهاشتاق أو يتناول المطالب المنسوبة إليه بشكل مباشر.
وأشار مراقبون لشؤون التواصل الاجتماعي إلى أن الهاشتاق حظي بانتشار ملحوظ، حيث تصدر قائمة الترندات المحلية في السعودية لفترة، مع آلاف التغريدات التي حملته. ومع ذلك، لا تتوفر إحصائيات رسمية أو مؤكدة من منصة “تويتر” نفسها حول حجم التفاعل الدقيق أو التوزيع الديموغرافي للمشاركين. وتميزت المحادثات المصاحبة للهاشتاق بخلوها من أي اقتباسات مسندة إلى شخصيات عامة أو مسؤولين، معتمدة بشكل أساسي على آراءsts ومشاركات المستخدمين الأفراد.
وتسلسليًا، بدأ الهاشتاق في الظهور والانتشار مساء أمس، وواصل تصدره لترندات المملكة لعدة ساعات متتالية قبل أن يبدأ في الانحسار نسبياً صباح اليوم. ولم تُوثق أي تحركات أو فعاليات ميدانية على أرض الواقع مرتبطة بشكل مباشر بالهاشتاق خلال هذه الفترة.
وبنهاية المطاف، يبقى هاشتاق #ام_تركي_تنخاكم_ياشعب__طويق ظاهرة تواصلية لافتة تثير التساؤلات حول أهدافها المحددة وآليات عملها. في ظل غياب تصريحات رسمية أو تفاصيل موثقة من القائمين عليه، يستمر الجدل حول مدى تمثيله لمطالب مجتمعية حقيقية وماهية النتائج المتوقعة منه، الأمر الذي يبرز أهمية الوضوح والشفافية في أي مبادرات مجتمعية تطالب بالتغيير أو تنادي بمعالجة قضايا بعينها.