The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia celebrates the ninth anniversary of the pledge of allegiance to His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister – may God protect him. On this cherished national occasion, the Saudi people express their pride in their wise leadership and the successive achievements realized under his guidance. He is a leader who is steadily guiding the Kingdom towards the future, charting a clear path towards global leadership. At the heart of these historic transformations stands the Saudi sports sector , which is witnessing an unprecedented boom, as sports have evolved from mere local competitions into a fully integrated global industry.
The Saudi sports sector is developing towards global leadership
Historically, the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, launched by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince in 2016, marked a pivotal turning point in the nation’s journey. The Vision aimed to diversify income sources and improve quality of life, making sports a cornerstone for achieving these strategic goals. In this context, and on the occasion of the anniversary of the pledge of allegiance, Dr. Eng. Abdullah bin Ali Al-Sihaiti, a Gold Member of Al-Khaleej Club, stated: “With immense pride and honor, we extend our warmest congratulations and loyalty to His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Crown Prince.” Al-Sihaiti emphasized that the Saudi sports sector is currently experiencing its “golden age” thanks to this ambitious vision, which has placed the Kingdom in the global spotlight. He noted that the features of this vision have become increasingly clear through the achievements realized across all sectors.
Massive development projects and impacts that extend beyond borders
The Crown Prince’s vision is embodied in mega-projects that are redefining the concepts of progress and development, such as the smart city of NEOM, the Qiddiya entertainment and sports project, the Red Sea Project, and urban transformation initiatives like Green Riyadh. Al-Sihaiti added that these ambitious projects not only aim to boost the local economy but also seek to achieve environmental sustainability and solidify the Kingdom’s position as a global destination for investment and innovation. Regionally and internationally, these transformations have had a profound impact; the Kingdom has become a regional hub for hosting major events and an international destination attracting investors and sports enthusiasts, thus enhancing the Kingdom’s soft power and its positive influence on the global stage.
Hosting the 2034 World Cup: A crowning achievement for Saudi Arabian sport
Al-Sihaiti explained that athletes view the anniversary of the pledge of allegiance as a moment to reflect on the exceptional achievements that have propelled the Kingdom from the realm of competition to a position of global leadership. This anniversary comes as the Kingdom revels in the historic accomplishment of winning the bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup. This achievement would not have been possible without the inspiring vision of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, who has made sports a cornerstone in building a "Greater Saudi Arabia" and realizing the goals of Vision 2030. Hosting the World Cup is not merely a football event; it is a global testament to the capabilities of Saudi youth and the remarkable development of the infrastructure under His Royal Highness's leadership.
A sports industry that attracts global investment
Al-Sihaiti revealed that the Crown Prince has transformed Saudi sports into a genuine industry, attracting global investment. Our league has become a destination for the world's top stars, and our stadiums have become stages for the biggest international sporting events. His Highness's unlimited support for sports clubs and his focus on empowering national talent in international organizations have made the Kingdom the undisputed capital of global sports. Al-Sihaiti concluded by renewing the pledge from the sports community to be dedicated soldiers in the field of giving, working as one team to achieve the "World Cup dream" envisioned by the young leader, emphasizing that the ambition His Highness described as "sky-high" is the primary driving force for continued creativity and excellence in all arenas.
