RIYADH — Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary acknowledged that this 12 months’sFounding Day celebrations will replicate the spirit of Ramadan via the presentation of high-quality academic and cultural applications. He reaffirmed that legal guidelines and rules shall be strictly enforced in opposition to those that disseminate rumors or misinformation.
The minister made these remarks throughout a authorities press convention organized by the Ministry of Media to strengthen authorities communication and maintain the general public knowledgeable of key nationwide developments.
Al-Dossary emphasised that humanitarian support represents the Kingdom’s enduring method and common language. He famous that nationwide choices are guided by a cautious evaluation of present alternatives and a strategic concentrate on initiatives that ship the best financial return—an method designed to speed up progress and maximize affect.
He acknowledged that, since its founding, the Kingdom’s mission has been to serve Islam and Muslims—a steadfast dedication mirrored in its achievements and aspirations. This dedication is embodied within the promotion of moderation and peace, a message that originated on this land and has resonated globally. He added that 2026 will mark a pivotal milestone within the Kingdom’s journey, coinciding with the tenth anniversary of the launch of Imaginative and prescient 2030.
Al-Dossary revealed that the variety of Umrah pilgrims elevated from 8.5 million in 2019 to greater than 18 million overseas pilgrims in 2025. Pilgrim satisfaction charges additionally rose considerably, from 80 p.c in 2019 to 94 p.c in 2025, surpassing the targets set below Imaginative and prescient 2030.
He additional famous that the Saudi Media Discussion board, which concluded on February 11, achieved a worldwide attain exceeding 5 billion media impressions and launched 20 high-quality initiatives aimed toward advancing media innovation. The discussion board additionally set a brand new world report, receiving a Guinness World File certificates as the biggest media occasion globally, with attendance surpassing 65,000 individuals.
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Al-Dossary highlighted that the Public Funding Fund Personal Sector Discussion board, held earlier this month, resulted within the signing of greater than 135 memoranda of understanding valued at SR60 billion. “Work within the Kingdom by no means ceases, and the nation continues its regular march ahead,” he mentioned.
Concerning the World Protection Present 2026, held final week, the minister reported that the exhibition attracted greater than 137,000 guests and featured 1,500 exhibiting corporations representing 90 international locations. Buy agreements signed in the course of the occasion amounted to SR33 billion.
He additionally underscored the expansion of the communications and data know-how sector, which generated 406,000 jobs by the tip of 2025, in comparison with 250,000 in 2018. The sector’s market measurement expanded to roughly SR190 billion in 2025, reflecting cumulative progress of 80 p.c.
Al-Dossary added that by the tip of November 2025, 100,000 social safety beneficiaries had been empowered via employment, coaching, and financial assist applications. Saudization charges in a number of specialised professions have additionally elevated to 70 p.c.
In line with the minister, the variety of registered healthcare practitioners surpassed 800,000 by the tip of final 12 months, marking an annual progress charge exceeding 8 p.c. He additionally famous the commencement of 5,500 physicians from the Saudi Board—the biggest cohort in this system’s historical past—and the launch of 28 growth initiatives in Yemen with Saudi assist.
