In an exceptional press conference held from the heart of Qiddiya, Minister of Information Mr. Salman Al Dosari and Managing Director of Qiddiya Investment Company Mr. Abdullah Al Daoud outlined the new phase for the Kingdom, which is based on building people, developing infrastructure, and launching global destinations.

Firstly, the Kingdom's new phase is based on building people, developing infrastructure, and launching global destinations.

First: A "responsible" media system and the talent industry

. The Minister of Information emphasized that the strategic direction is based on professional media away from «false populism», and announced a qualitative initiative:

Media Talent School: A project in partnership with the Ministry of Education to discover and refine talents at an early age.

Media Message: An enlightening platform that efficiently tells the story of Saudi transformation, balancing freedom and responsibility.

Second: Indicators of quality of life and technical excellence

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The minister reviewed figures that reflect the development of Saudi society in 2025:

Global Leadership: The Kingdom topped the world with 26 awards in the Youth Artificial Intelligence Competition.

Global Leadership:

Public Health: The average age in the Kingdom rose to 79.7 years, and the number of blood donors quadrupled thanks to the Crown Prince's campaign.

Smart Transportation: Riyadh Metro serves 120 million passengers with an astounding 99.8% operational discipline.

Third: Qiddiya Reality taking shape and record-breaking numbers expected

The Managing Director of Qiddiya revealed that the project is ready to move from planning to operation:

Grand Opening: December 31, 2025 has been set as the opening date for the Six Flags City of Qiddiya theme park, featuring the Falcon roller coaster (the world's fastest, tallest and highest).

Grand Opening

Aquaribia: The water park is 95%.

Infrastructure: Road and telecommunications networks completed and 13 centralized power plants started.

Infrastructure:Road and telecommunications networks completed and 13 centralized power plants started.

IV: Economic Impact and Employment

Qiddiya is a powerful economic engine for the future:

GDP: It will contribute 135 billion riyals upon completion.

Job Opportunities: 300,000 jobs (direct and indirect).

Investor Confidence

Investor confidence: Diversity of funding between the Public Investment Fund, the private sector and foreign investors. <He emphasized that the vision projects are no longer just promises, but have turned into a tangible reality; from trains that transport millions with world-class discipline, to entertainment destinations that break records, and media that builds human beings. Saudi Arabia is moving confidently towards the forefront of the global scene.