موسم سياحي استثنائي ينتظر المملكة في فبراير

A recent scientific study conducted by researchers at King Saud University’s College of Medicine revealed that even 15 minutes of daily physical activity can significantly impact overall health and longevity.

The researchers found that individuals who engage in moderate physical activity for 15 minutes daily, such as brisk walking or light household chores, have up to a 14% lower risk of premature death compared to those who remain completely sedentary.

Dr. Abdullah Al-Mahna, head of the research team, explained that “the results confirm that exercise is not limited to gyms or intense workouts, but even simple daily movement has a significant positive impact on health.”

The study included over 5,000 participants from various age groups in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam, and lasted for two years. Researchers used movement-tracking devices to accurately measure physical activity levels.

This study comes within the framework of national efforts to promote healthy lifestyles, as the Ministry of Health recently launched the “15 Minutes Changes Your Life” campaign to encourage citizens to engage in daily physical activity.

Previous studies had linked sedentary behavior to increased risks of heart disease, diabetes, and obesity, but this Saudi study is the first of its kind in the Kingdom to demonstrate the benefits of even simple movement.

It’s worth noting that the World Health Organization recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity per week, but this Saudi study shows that even less than that can make a difference.

These findings are good news for those who struggle with time constraints or difficulty adhering to intensive exercise programs, as they prove that good health requires only a little regular daily movement.

Al-Hilal Saudi Club secured a crucial 2-0 victory over Al-Ittihad in the 17th round of the Roshn Saudi League, maintaining their lead with 42 points.

The first half ended goalless, but Al-Hilal scored twice in the second half through Salem Al-Dawsari and Abdullah Al-Attif in the 74th and 90th minutes, respectively.

With this win, Al-Hilal extended their lead to 3 points over Al-Nassr, while Al-Ittihad remained fourth with 30 points.

Al-Hilal’s coach, Razvan Lucescu, praised his team’s performance, stating they deserved the win. Al-Ittihad’s coach, Nuno Santo, acknowledged Al-Hilal’s superiority and admitted his team was off-form.

Al-Hilal has been dominant this season with 13 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss, scoring 40 goals and conceding only 14. Al-Ittihad has 9 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses, scoring 28 goals and conceding 15.

Al-Hilal will face Al-Nassr in the next round, while Al-Ittihad will play against Al-Fayha.

حقق الكيان السعودي، وهو شركة مساهمة مقفلة تعمل في مجال التطوير العقاري والاستثمار، خسائر تشغيلية بلغت 494.9 مليون ريال سعودي في عام 2023، مقارنة بخسائر قدرها 17.1 مليون ريال في العام السابق.
جاء ذلك في تقرير الشركة السنوي الصادر عن السوق المالية السعودية “تداول”، والذي أرجع الزيادة الكبيرة في الخسائر إلى انخفاض المبيعات العقارية وتسجيل مخصص انخفاض في قيمة استثمارات الشركة.
وأشار التقرير إلى أن إجمالي إيرادات الشركة بلغ 147.6 مليون ريال في 2023، مقابل 62.8 مليون ريال في 2022، بزيادة نسبتها 135%. فيما بلغت خسائر السهم 0.70 ريال، مقارنة بخسائر 0.02 ريال في 2022.
وقال الرئيس التنفيذي للشركة، المهندس عبدالله بن محمد العبدالكريم، إن “النتائج المالية للعام 2023 تعكس تأثير التحديات الاقتصادية التي واجهتها الشركة، خاصة في ظل جائحة كورونا وتداعياتها على القطاع العقاري”.
وأضاف العبدالكريم أن الشركة تعمل على تنفيذ خطة استراتيجية تهدف إلى تحسين أدائها المالي وزيادة ربحيتها خلال الفترة المقبلة، مشيراً إلى أن الشركة تمتلك محفظة مشاريع عقارية واعدة ستسهم في تحقيق أهدافها.
يذكر أن الكيان السعودي تأسست عام 1976، ويقع مقرها الرئيسي في مدينة الرياض. وتنشط الشركة في تطوير وإدارة المشاريع العقارية التجارية والسكنية والصناعية، إضافة إلى الاستثمار في الأوراق المالية والعقارات.

أعلنت أمانة منطقة الرياض عن إطلاق خطة تطوير شاملة لتحسين جودة الحياة في 18 منطقة سكنية مختارة ضمن النطاق العمراني للمدينة. تستهدف الخطة رفع كفاءة البنية التحتية وزيادة المساحات الخضراء وتحسين شبكات الطرق والإنارة.
وتشمل الخطة تنفيذ 12 مشروعاً فرعياً في كل منطقة، تتراوح ميزانياتها بين 20 إلى 50 مليون ريال حسب حجم المنطقة. ومن المقرر أن تبدأ الأعمال مطلع العام المقبل على أن تستكمل جميع المشروعات بنهاية 2025.
وفي تصريح صحفي، قال أمين منطقة الرياض: “تهدف هذه الخطة إلى تحسين جودة الحياة لسكان الرياض وخلق بيئات سكنية صحية ومستدامة وفق أفضل المعايير العالمية”. وأضاف: “نعمل على تنفيذ هذه المشروعات وفق معايير عالية الجودة وبما يتوافق مع رؤية المملكة 2030”.
وتشير الإحصائيات إلى أن عدد سكان الرياض يبلغ نحو 8 ملايين نسمة، وتبلغ مساحة المدينة نحو 1913 كيلومتراً مربعاً. وتعد الرياض العاصمة السياسية والاقتصادية للمملكة العربية السعودية.
وكانت الأمانة قد أجرت استبياناً لقياس رضا السكان عن مستوى الخدمات البلدية، أظهر ارتفاع نسبة الرضا إلى 85% مقارنة بـ 75% العام الماضي. كما أظهر الاستبيان زيادة الطلب على المساحات الخضراء والمرافق الرياضية في الأحياء السكنية.
وتأتي هذه الخطة ضمن جهود أمانة الرياض لتحسين جودة الحياة ورفع مستوى الخدمات البلدية لسكان المدينة، وتحقيق أهداف رؤية المملكة 2030 في التنمية المستدامة.

Saudi Arabia – October 15, 2023

In an achievement added to the record of Saudi women’s contributions, Maryam bint Abdullah successfully founded a tech startup specializing in developing artificial intelligence solutions, becoming one of the leading female entrepreneurs in the Kingdom.

Maryam’s journey began five years ago when she decided to leave her job as a software engineer at a global company to venture into entrepreneurship. Maryam says: “It was a turning point in my life when I decided to transform my passion for technology into a business project that serves society.”

During the first years, Maryam faced several challenges, most notably the difficulty of obtaining necessary funding. She adds: “We had to prove the viability of our idea to investors, which required a lot of patience and persistence.”

Maryam successfully overcame this phase and secured funding worth 5 million Saudi riyals from the Public Investment Fund. Within just two years, her company grew to employ 50 people, 70% of whom were Saudi women.

Statistics indicate that Maryam’s company successfully developed 15 different technological solutions, 10 of which were adopted by major companies in the Kingdom. The company also won the Best Startup Award in the field of artificial intelligence during the Riyadh Technology Exhibition 2023.

Maryam emphasizes the importance of women’s role in the technology sector, saying: “We need more women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. Saudi women have the abilities and skills necessary to lead the technological transformation in the Kingdom.”

Today, Maryam’s company is preparing to launch a new product based on augmented reality technologies, aimed at facilitating distance learning. Maryam says: “We aspire to be part of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 in building an advanced digital economy.”

Maryam’s success story serves as an example for ambitious Saudi youth, especially women, who seek to make their mark in the rapidly evolving world of technology.

Saudi entity, a closed joint-stock company operating in real estate development and investment, recorded operating losses of 494.9 million Saudi riyals in 2023, compared to losses of 17.1 million riyals in the previous year.

This was stated in the company’s annual report issued by the Saudi stock exchange “Tadawul,” which attributed the significant increase in losses to a decline in real estate sales and the recording of an impairment allowance on the company’s investments.

The report indicated that the company’s total revenues reached 147.6 million riyals in 2023, compared to 62.8 million riyals in 2022, an increase of 135%. The loss per share was 0.70 riyals, compared to a loss of 0.02 riyals in 2022.

The company’s CEO, Eng. Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Abdulkarim, said that “the financial results for 2023 reflect the impact of the economic challenges faced by the company, especially in light of the Corona pandemic and its repercussions on the real estate sector.”

Al-Abdulkarim added that the company is working to implement a strategic plan aimed at improving its financial performance and increasing its profitability in the coming period, noting that the company has a promising portfolio of real estate projects that will contribute to achieving its goals.

It is worth noting that Saudi Entity was established in 1976, and its headquarters is located in the city of Riyadh. The company is active in developing and managing commercial, residential, and industrial real estate projects, in addition to investing in securities and real estate.