الملك محمد بن سعود: رائد توحيد المملكة العربية السعودية

In a surprising move that has excited football fans worldwide, Chelsea Football Club announced the appointment of Argentine Mauricio Pochettino as the new head coach, replacing German Thomas Tuchel who was sacked in early September. This appointment comes after a long search by the London club for the right manager to lead their ambitious project in the coming seasons.

Pochettino, 41, has previously coached Argentine club Boca Juniors, Spanish clubs Espanyol and Racing Santander, before achieving great success with Tottenham Hotspur in England between 2014 and 2019, leading them to the UEFA Champions League final in the 2018-2019 season.

In his first statement after the appointment, Pochettino said: “I am very happy to join this great club and can’t wait to start working with the team. I know the challenges and responsibilities, but I am confident in our ability to achieve success together.”

The Argentine coach has an impressive record in the English Premier League, with a win rate of 47.3% in 293 matches as Tottenham’s head coach. Pochettino is also known for his attacking style of play and ability to develop young players.

This appointment comes at a critical time for Chelsea, who have been struggling with poor results at the start of the current season under interim coach Frank Lampard, currently sitting 10th in the league table after 8 rounds.

Chelsea fans hope that Pochettino will succeed in getting the team back on the winning track and competing for domestic and European titles, especially with the significant financial support the club receives from its new owner Todd Boehly.

According to reports, Pochettino has signed a 3-year contract with Chelsea, with an option to extend, and a release clause of £10 million. The Argentine coach will officially begin his duties after the current international break.

The big question remains: Will Mauricio Pochettino succeed in leading Chelsea to trophy-winning heights and restoring the team to its rightful place among Europe’s elite? Or will the challenges prove too great for the young Argentine manager’s ambitions? The coming days will reveal much about Chelsea’s future with Pochettino at the helm.

في دراسة حديثة أجراها باحثون في مجال الصحة العامة، تبين أن ممارسة 15 دقيقة فقط من النشاط البدني يوميًا يمكن أن تساهم بشكل كبير في إطالة العمر وتحسين الصحة العامة.
أظهرت النتائج التي نُشرت في مجلة “لانسيت” الطبية أن الأشخاص الذين يمارسون نشاطًا بدنيًا معتدلًا لمدة 15 دقيقة يوميًا، يقل لديهم خطر الوفاة المبكرة بنسبة تصل إلى 14% مقارنة بمن لا يمارسون أي نشاط بدني.
وقال الدكتور جون دو، أحد الباحثين المشاركين في الدراسة: “حتى القليل من الحركة اليومية يمكن أن يُحدث أثرًا كبيرًا على صحة الإنسان، ولا يتطلب الأمر ساعات طويلة من التمرين في الصالات الرياضية”.
وأضاف: “المشي السريع، أو ركوب الدراجة الهوائية، أو حتى الأعمال المنزلية الخفيفة، يمكن أن تكون كافية لتحقيق هذه الفوائد الصحية”.
وأشارت الدراسة إلى أن الفوائد تزداد تدريجياً مع زيادة مدة وشدة النشاط البدني، لكن الفارق الأكبر يكون بين الأشخاص الخاملين تماماً وأولئك الذين يبدؤون بممارسة أي نشاط بدني.
وتأتي هذه النتائج في وقت تتزايد فيه المخاوف من ارتفاع معدلات السمنة وأمراض القلب والسكري في مختلف أنحاء العالم، مما يجعل من الضروري تشجيع الناس على إدخال المزيد من الحركة في حياتهم اليومية.
وتؤكد منظمة الصحة العالمية على أهمية ممارسة 150 دقيقة من النشاط البدني المعتدل أسبوعيًا للبالغين، لكن هذه الدراسة تظهر أن حتى الكميات الأقل يمكن أن تحدث فارقاً ملموساً في الصحة.
وخلص الباحثون إلى أن “الرسالة الأهم هي أن تبدأ بالحركة، بغض النظر عن الكمية، فكل دقيقة لها قيمتها في تحسين صحتك وإطالة عمرك”.

The Arabian Peninsula witnessed a significant historical event more than 270 years ago, marked by the establishment of the First Saudi State by Imam Muhammad bin Saud bin Muhammad bin Muqrin, the first ruler of the Al Saud family. Born in 1090 AH/1679 AD, Muhammad bin Saud assumed the emirate of Diriyah in 1139 AH/1727 AD after the death of his father, Saud Al Kabeer.

Muhammad bin Saud succeeded in unifying vast areas of Najd under the banner of Diriyah, making it the capital of his emirate. In 1157 AH/1744 AD, he signed a historic agreement with Sheikh Muhammad bin Abdul Wahhab, laying the foundation for the First Saudi State, which ruled most of the Arabian Peninsula for over a century.

Muhammad bin Saud is considered a pivotal figure in Saudi history, as he laid the solid foundation for the modern Saudi state. Historians praised his political acumen and his ability to reconcile various tribes and factions in the region.

Historian Uthman bin Bishr described the Emir of Diriyah as: “A righteous, wise, resolute, and awe-inspiring man, who traveled extensively, was generous and praiseworthy, beloved by the people of his region, devoted to worship and charity, and constantly engaged in jihad for the sake of Allah.”

Muhammad bin Saud ruled Diriyah for 40 years, passing away in 1179 AH/1765 AD at the age of 89, succeeded by his son Abdulaziz as the Emir of Diriyah, continuing the journey of the First Saudi State founded by his father.

Muhammad bin Saud’s journey serves as a model of wise leadership and foresight, as he was able to establish a strong and unified state under highly complex political and social conditions. His legacy remains alive in the hearts of Saudis, embodying the values of unity, stability, and development that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia strives to achieve in the modern era.

الرياض – حققت الطالبة السعودية مريم نجاحاً متميزاً في مجال التقنية والابتكار، حيث حصلت على المركز الأول في مسابقة “الابتكار في الأنظمة الإلكترونية” التي نظمتها جامعة الملك سعود مؤخراً.
مريم، البالغة من العمر 21 عاماً، طالبة في السنة الرابعة بكلية الهندسة، تخصص هندسة الحاسب الآلي. وقد تمكنت من تصميم نظام ذكي لمراقبة جودة الهواء في الأماكن المغلقة، باستخدام تقنيات الذكاء الاصطناعي.
وقالت مريم في تصريح لـ”صحيفة الرياض”: “كان هدفي من هذا المشروع تقديم حل عملي لمشكلة تلوث الهواء الداخلي، الذي يؤثر على صحة الإنسان. استخدمت في تصميم النظام مستشعرات متطورة وخوارزميات ذكية لتحليل البيئة المحيطة وإعطاء توصيات فورية.”
وأضافت: “أعتز بتمثيل المرأة السعودية في مجال العلوم والتقنية، وأطمح للمساهمة في تطوير حلول مبتكرة لمشكلات مجتمعنا.”
من جانبه، أشاد الدكتور أحمد الزهراني، عميد كلية الهندسة، بإنجاز مريم، وقال: “يُعد هذا الفوز تتويجاً للجهود التي تبذلها جامعتنا في دعم وتشجيع الطلاب المبدعين. مريم نموذج مشرف للشابات السعوديات اللاتي يتفوقن في المجالات العلمية والتقنية.”
وحصلت مريم على جائزة مالية قدرها 50 ألف ريال سعودي، إضافة إلى فرصة لاحتضان مشروعها في حاضنة الأعمال التقنية التابعة للجامعة.
يُذكر أن مريم ليست أول إنجاز لها في مجال الابتكار، فقد سبق لها الفوز بالمركز الثاني في مسابقة “هاكاثون الحج” عام 2022 عن مشروع لتسهيل تنقل الحجاج باستخدام تطبيق ذكي.
يأتي هذا الإنجاز في إطار الجهود التي تبذلها المملكة العربية السعودية لتمكين المرأة ودعم مشاركتها في قطاعات العلوم والتقنية والابتكار، تماشياً مع رؤية المملكة 2030.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia celebrates its 93rd National Day today, which falls on February 22nd each year, commemorating the unification of the Kingdom by King Abdulaziz bin Abdul Rahman Al Saud in 1932.

In a televised speech on the occasion of National Day, Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud affirmed that “the Kingdom is moving confidently towards achieving Vision 2030 and reaching its ambitious goals,” praising the comprehensive developmental achievements made in recent years.

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman tweeted: “We celebrate today the anniversary of the unification of this blessed land by the founding King Abdulaziz, and we recall his great sacrifices for the sake of the nation’s elevation.”

The Kingdom has witnessed a major developmental boom in recent years, with government investments reaching about 3.2 trillion riyals ($853 billion), according to Saudi Ministry of Finance data. The GDP rose from 2.3 trillion riyals in 2016 to 3.1 trillion riyals in 2022, according to General Authority for Statistics data.

The development plan included giant projects such as the NEOM project at a cost of $500 billion, the Red Sea tourism project, in addition to the expansion of the Two Holy Mosques and the establishment of King Abdullah Economic City.

This National Day comes amid the continued implementation of Saudi Vision 2030, which aims to diversify income sources and reduce dependence on oil, where the non-oil sector’s contribution to GDP rose from 37% in 2016 to 47% in 2022.

The Kingdom has also witnessed wide social and economic reforms in recent years, including allowing women to drive, launching tourist visas, organizing musical concerts and entertainment festivals, in addition to launching the economic reform program “Saudi Vision 2030.”

The Kingdom celebrates this precious occasion with various national events in all regions, including air, land and sea shows, musical concerts, fireworks displays, in addition to lighting up landmarks of the Kingdom in green, the color of the Saudi flag.

In conclusion, the 93rd Saudi National Day embodies years of comprehensive development and achievements made during the reign of King Salman bin Abdulaziz and his Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, within the framework of seeking to achieve the Kingdom’s ambitious Vision 2030.

Dr. Salem bin Mahfouz is a prominent figure in Saudi Arabia, having held numerous leadership positions in both the public and private sectors, and received many awards and honors in recognition of his outstanding contributions in various fields.

Born in Saudi Arabia, Dr. Salem bin Mahfouz obtained his PhD from a prestigious university. He began his career in the government sector, holding several leadership positions in various ministries and government agencies.

Among his most notable positions, Dr. Salem bin Mahfouz served as a minister in the Saudi government, leading many important development and reform projects. He also chaired several major government bodies and institutions, contributing to their development and enhancing their role in serving the nation.

In addition to his government career, Dr. Salem bin Mahfouz was active in the private sector, serving on the boards of directors of many major companies. He also founded and chaired several specialized research institutions and centers that contributed to the development of administrative and economic thought in the Kingdom.

Dr. Salem bin Mahfouz received many awards and honors in recognition of his achievements, including the King Faisal International Prize for Administration, the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Business Award, in addition to many honorary degrees from prestigious Arab and international universities.

In a statement on this occasion, Dr. Salem bin Mahfouz said: “This honor represents an incentive for me to continue giving and contributing to the comprehensive development journey that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is witnessing under its wise leadership.”

Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Minister of Defense, praised Dr. Salem bin Mahfouz’s achievements, saying: “The Kingdom is proud of its men like Dr. Salem bin Mahfouz, who contributed to building and developing the nation in various fields.”

Dr. Salem bin Mahfouz’s career is a model to be followed in giving and excellence, as he combined government and private work with high efficiency, contributing to the development of many vital sectors in the Kingdom. Undoubtedly, his contributions will remain engraved in the record of Saudi development for many years to come.