King Salman Unveils Landmark Non-Profit Foundation Amid Saudi Arabia's Digital and Cultural Boom
Saudi Arabia rises in UN Digital Services Index to 4th globally while King Salman launches non-profit foundation to boost culture and education.
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has unveiled the King Salman Non-profit Foundation, aiming to promote culture, education, and sustainable urban development. The foundation's projects, like the King Salman Museum and Library, are backed by a royal decree to ensure their lasting impact.
In another stride of progress, Saudi Arabia has made significant gains in digital governance, climbing 25 spots to fourth place globally in the UN’s Digital Services Index for 2024. This accomplishment reflects the innovative e-government solutions like the Najiz.sa platform, aligning perfectly with Saudi Vision 2030’s goals.
The optimism continues with Saudi Arabia's fashion industry booming, now contributing 2.5% to the GDP, up from 1.4% last year. With the workforce seeing a substantial increase, especially among women, the Saudi Fashion Commission is steering this sector towards a $42 billion market by 2028 with data-driven insights.
Over in London, the Riyadh Season Card - Wembley Edition brought boxers to the public eye with exhilarating performances at Wembley Arena. Fighters such as Cameron Vuong, Chris Kongo, and Aadam Hamed showcased their talents, marking crucial milestones in their careers.
Shifting to sports news, Al Nassr has decided to part ways with head coach Luis Castro after disappointing performances in key competitions. Despite his success in the King Salman Cup for Arab Clubs, recent losses in the Saudi Super Cup and AFC Champions League led to this decision.
Meanwhile, stargazers worldwide were treated to a spectacular celestial show with a supermoon and rare partial lunar eclipse lighting up the sky. The stunning event, visible across various continents, showcased the moon appearing brighter and larger at its closest approach to Earth.