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Saudi Arabia's Multi-Faceted Growth: Booming Tourism, Digital Economy Expansion, and Environmental Initiatives

Saudi Arabia's tourism sector surges with a 600% increase in foreign visitors, boosting GDP and job creation while advancing Vision 2030 goals. Concurrently, initiatives in digital transformation and sustainability highlight Saudi Arabia's commitment to innovation and environmental stewardship.
Saudi Arabia's tourism sector is experiencing a remarkable boom, with the number of foreign recreational visitors surging by 600% since 2018, significantly aiding the Vision 2030 goals. Notably, the sector now enriches the GDP by 5%, supports 960,000 jobs, and invests SR375 million annually in local training.

In parallel, Saudi Arabia is set to boost its digital economy with ambitious plans to export technology, as outlined by the Minister of Communications Abdullah Al-Swaha. This strategy is supported by a vibrant digital transformation, marked by cashless transactions and the rise of over 200 new fintech companies.

Showcasing the Kingdom's talent, Saudi teams achieved prestigious wins at the 2024 Aramco Formula 1 in Schools World Finals, with awards in categories such as Best Engineered Car and Best Application of Project Management. This global event, hosted for the first time in Saudi Arabia, highlighted the skills of students from across the world.

Meanwhile, in reinforcing Islamic ties, the Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia met with Pakistan's Senate Chair to discuss moderation and cooperation between the two nations. This dialogue underscores Saudi Arabia's ongoing efforts to promote moderation and serve pilgrims, led by the council of senior scholars.

In environmental news, Saudi Arabia's 'Grow Impact' initiative aims to plant 60 million seeds to advance sustainability and restore ecological balance. This effort, part of the National Greening Season, emphasizes increased green spaces and biodiversity protection, addressing the challenges of desertification.

Shifting focus to the Mediterranean, the rescue ship Ocean Viking saved 48 migrants but criticized Italy's directive to dock at a distant port, impacting resources crucial for search and rescue missions. This comes amid alarming statistics of rising deaths and disappearances in the perilous Mediterranean crossings.
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