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Time of India
7 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
How the documentary 'The Destination' showcases Saudi Arabia's realization of Vision 2030
Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 reform program is highlighted in 'The Destination,' a new documentary by Konoz. The film showcases the Kingdom's progress in politics, economics, sports, and culture, emphasizing its emergence as a global hub. MUMBAI: A documentary film, The Destination, charting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's recent milestones in politics, economics, sports, and culture, highlights the Kingdom's continued attainment of the Vision 2030 reform program. Released by Konoz, a Saudi Ministry of Media initiative, the film showcases the Kingdom's emergence as a global destination. According to a press release, the title embodies Saudi Arabia's forward-looking drive to reach ambitious goals across diverse fields—in other words, an unprecedented journey featuring groundbreaking mega projects with a globally resonating impact. The Destination is creating global awareness about one of the most remarkable national transformation stories in recent history and depicts how this colossal transformation is being achieved. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai Available on Shahid, STC TV, Saudi TV channels, and on Saudi Ministry of Media and Konoz platforms, the documentary carries authentic and visually striking images across Saudi Arabia. Viewers also meet renowned authorities including Prince Turki Al-Faisal, Chairman of the King Faisal Centre for Research and Islamic Studies (KFCRIS); Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Saud, Minister of Sports; Mazen Al-Sudairi, advisor to the Secretariat General Council of Ministers; Jerry Inzerillo, CEO of Diriyah Gate Development Authority; and Dr. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Providers are furious: Internet access without a subscription! Techno Mag Learn More Undo Firas Khalil, head of the cardiac surgery department at King Faisal Specialist Hospital (KFSHRC). With a visual narrative linking past, present, and future, this beautiful documentary emphasizes the human dimension through genuine stories that celebrate the Kingdom's geographical diversity, with featured projects in every region. The film underscores the empowerment of national talent and the flourishing of cultural innovation alongside Saudi Arabia's enduring civilizational feats. 'Production of The Destination was announced at the December 2024 Impact Makers Forum (ImpaQ), together with a lineup of Konoz films and documentaries in collaboration with nine national studios, eighty specialized firms, and 2,600-plus talented individuals, reflecting the Saudi Ministry of Media's avid support for local production and content,' said the release. Konoz is part of the Vision 2030 'Human Capability Development Program (HCDP),' which seeks to document the Kingdom's cultural richness, historical legacies, and many individual triumphs of Saudi citizens in diverse fields via documentaries, short films, and features. These include acclaimed documentaries like Hard Phase, Station 7, Seagull of Arabia, Ala Hadden Sawa, What Saudis Eat, Saudi Atlas, and Horizon, and short films such as Raee Al-Ajrab and Safraa's Night, with screenings at major international festivals and winning a slew of prestigious awards.
Leaders
07-07-2025
- Business
- Leaders
The Destination: Inside Saudi Arabia's Impressive Transformation
The Saudi Ministry of Media's initiative, Konoz, has released a documentary titled 'The Destination' – a showcase of the Kingdom's impressive transformation journey across politics, economics, sports and culture. Under the revolutionary Vision 2030, launched by the Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Salman, in 2016, Saudi Arabia has made major strides towards fostering a vibrant society, a thriving economy, and an ambitious nation. The Kingdom has proudly positioned itself as a leader across various fields by investing in its strengths, including its rich human and natural resources, investment capabilities, economic strength, strategic location, and prestigious status on the Arab, Islamic, and international arenas. The Destination On July 6, 2025, Konoz released The Destination, a documentary that delves deep into Saudi Arabia's transformation into a global leader through a series of pivotal reforms and structural changes across the Kingdom's political, economic, medical, sports, culture and media sectors. The film sheds light on the Kingdom's development journey under the transformative Vision 2030. According to the Saudi Media Ministry's press release, the documentary's title, The Destination, captures Saudi Arabia's progress towards achieving Vision 2030 ambitious objectives, by looking into the future while advancing the nation's goals. Owing to Saudi Arabia's groundbreaking mega projects and transformative initiatives that have resonating impact worldwide, the Kingdom has positioned itself as an attractive global destination. A Nation in Transformation The Destination is a vivid showcase of Saudi Arabia's impressive transformation and steady strides towards becoming a global leader, displaying genuine and breathtaking images from across the Kingdom that creates a vibrant portrait of the nation's progress. It is more of a global awareness campaign about one of the most remarkable transformation journeys in recent history. The documentary features firsthand stories from some of Saudi Arabia's most influential leaders, decisionmakers and experts who played crucial roles in advancing transformation across various fields. They include Chairman of the King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies (KFCRIS), Prince Turki Al-Faisal; Minister of Sports, Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Saud; and Advisor to the Secretariat General Council of Ministers; Mazen Al-Sudairi. They also include other officials who spearhead some of the most promising organizations in the Kingdom, such as CEO of Diriyah Gate Development Authority, Jerry Inzerillo; and Head of Cardiac Surgery Department at King Faisal Specialist Hospital (KFSHRC), Dr. Firas Khalil. Empowering National Talent The human dimension is strongly evident in The Destination through authentic stories that celebrate Saudi Arabia's geographical diversity and landmark projects, featuring a visual narrative that creates a bridge between the past, present and future. Moreover, the documentary highlights how Saudi Arabia has successfully empowered national talent and embraced modernity and cultural innovation along with preserving its rich cultural and historical heritage. #TheDestination leads viewers through Saudi Arabia's transformative milestones, highlighting how the Kingdom has redefined itself and shaped the global stage.#konoz — كنوز السعودية (@KonozSA) July 6, 2025 The outstanding project was announced on the sidelines of the Impact Makers Forum (ImpaQ) in December 2024. The initiative also involved other films and documentaries to be produced under Konoz in collaboration with nine national companies, 80 specialized firms and more than 2,600 talented individuals from various fields. It is a further testament to the Saudi Media Ministry's commitment to supporting local production and promoting national content. The Destination is available on several platforms, including Shahid, STC TV, Saudi TV channels, YouTube, and the platforms of the Saudi Ministry of Media and Konoz. Konoz Initiative The Saudi Media Ministry launched the Konoz Initiative in January 2023, as one of the Human Capability Development Program's initiatives under Vision 2030. Konoz aims to track and document Saudi Arabia's cultural richness and civilizational and intellectual contributions. Additionally, it aims to highlight the success stories of Saudi citizens at all levels through the production of documentaries, short films, and animated features in cooperation with local companies. The Konoz Initiative has released several documentaries and films, including the Saudi Atlas series, which showcase the aesthetic elements of Saudi cities through a collection of short films. The series have gained great popularity on various platforms. Furthermore, the Konoz Initiative produced the Horizon documentary, which secured the Platinum Hermes International Creative Award. The Horizon highlights aspects of Saudi Arabia's wildlife and biodiversity, as well as the efforts of the Kingdom represented by the National Center of Wildlife Development and its partners in this field. Progress under Vision 2030 Launched in 2016, the ambitious Vision 2030 centers around three pillars: a vibrant society, a thriving economy, and an ambitious nation. It is a transformative national plan that aims to reform the public sector, the economy, and society to transform Saudi Arabia into a global destination where people can live, work and travel. It has achieved remarkable progress in realizing its objectives through the Vision Realization Programs (VRPs) and integrated national strategies, which effectively coordinate efforts across government, private, and nonprofit sectors. The revolutionary plan charts a path that strengthen the integration between culture and innovation, to keep pace with the accelerating global changes and unlock wider opportunities for citizens, residents and visitors. To this end, Vision 2030 is a three-phase plan, each phase spanning five years and builds on the successes of the previous one. The first phase laid the groundwork for transformation through structural economic, financial and social reforms. The second phase focused on accelerating progress and maximizing the benefit from key sectors. Meanwhile, the third phase, set to kick off in 2026, will focus on enhancing the sustainability of this transformation and capitalizing on new growth opportunities. As the Kingdom celebrated the 9th anniversary of Vision 2030 in April 2025, the Saudi government's annual report for 2024 showed that 85% of the 1,502 active initiatives had been completed or are on track; 93% of VRPs and national strategy indicators had been achieved or are on track; and eight Vision 2030 goals had been achieved 6 years ahead of schedule. Short link : Post Views: 11
Leaders
04-06-2025
- General
- Leaders
Saudi Arabia to Broadcast Arafat Sermon Live in 34 Global Languages
Saudi Arabia will broadcast its Arafat Sermon in real-time in 34 languages this year, aiming to reach all Muslims worldwide. This initiative marks the first time Saudi authorities have undertaken such an effort to ensure that pilgrims worldwide can understand the Arafat Sermon, traditionally delivered in Arabic. The Arafat Sermon, delivered on the Day of Arafat, represents a key ritual of the Hajj pilgrimage. Millions of Muslims worldwide follow this significant event. On 5 June, more than two million pilgrims from around the globe will gather on the plains of Mount Arafat to perform the Day of Arafat, engaging in supplication and prayer. Comprehensive Translation Project In an official announcement, the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque confirmed the completion of preparations for the Arafat sermon translation project. This year, the Grand Imam of the Holy Mosques, Sheikh Saleh al Humaid, will deliver the sermon from Masjid Namirah. The project aims to convey Islam's message of tolerance to a global audience in their native languages. This initiative fosters better communication between Muslims and non-Muslims, highlighting the Kingdom's pivotal role in serving the two holy mosques. The project will provide real-time translation of the Arafat sermon in over 34 languages, making it one of the largest initiatives of the Hajj season. The authority emphasized that this effort underscores Saudi Arabia's unwavering commitment to supporting pilgrims worldwide. A key feature of the project includes the integration of Quick Response (QR) codes. These codes will offer easy access to both textual and audio translations, enhancing the experience for pilgrims. Languages Available for Broadcast The Arafat Sermon will be broadcast in the following 34 languages: Arabic, Urdu, English, French, Indonesian, Persian (Farsi), Hausa, Chinese (Mandarin), Russian, Bengali, Turkish, Malay (Bahasa Melayu), Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, German, Filipino (Tagalog), Amharic (Ethiopia), Bosnian, Hindi, Dutch, Thai, Malayalam, Swahili, Pashto, Tamil, Azerbaijani, Swedish, Uzbek, Albanian, Fulani (Fula), Somali, Rohingya, and Yoruba. This extensive range enables pilgrims to listen to the sermon in their respective languages, regardless of their location. To expand the reach and amplify the impact of this service, authorities will display QR codes on screens in key facilities, buses, and pilgrim accommodations. Additionally, the government has promoted the service through various media platforms and shared it with international media in coordination with the Saudi Ministry of Media. This initiative represents a significant milestone in Hajj history, showcasing Saudi Arabia's commitment to leveraging technology for religious services. By providing real-time translations, the Kingdom ensures that the spiritual experience of Hajj is accessible to all pilgrims, regardless of their linguistic background. This effort not only facilitates better understanding but also promotes unity and tolerance among Muslims worldwide. Short link :
The Star
04-06-2025
- General
- The Star
Saudi's Arafat Sermon to be broadcast in real-time in 34 languages
MECCA: Saudi Arabia will broadcast its Arafat Sermon in real-time in 34 languages this year in an effort to reach all pilgrims. This marks the first time Saudi authorities have undertaken such an effort to ensure that pilgrims from around the world can understand the Arafat Sermon, which is delivered in Arabic. The Arafat Sermon, delivered on the Day of Arafah, is a key ritual of the haj and is widely followed by Muslims worldwide. More than two million pilgrims from all over the world will be on the plains of Mount Arafat on June 5, to perform Day of Arafah, supplicating and praying. In an announcement, the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque said it has completed preparations for the Arafat sermon translation project. The Arafat Sermon this year will be delivered by the Grand Imam of the Holy Mosques Sheikh Saleh al Humaid from Masjid Namirah. The project aims to convey Islam's message of tolerance to a global audience in their native languages, fostering better communication between Muslims and non-Muslims. "It also underscores the Kingdom's pivotal role in serving the two holy mosques and its unwavering commitment to supporting pilgrims worldwide. "The project aims to provide real-time translation of the Arafah sermon in more than 34 languages, making it one of the largest initiatives of the haj season," said the authority. A key feature of the project is the integration of Quick Response (QR) codes, which offer easy access to both textual and audio translations. The 34 languages in which the Arafat Sermon will be broadcast in are: Arabic, Urdu, English, French, Indonesian, Persian (Farsi), Hausa, Chinese (Mandarin), Russian, Bengali, Turkish, Malay (Bahasa Melayu), Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, German, Filipino (Tagalog), Amharic (Ethiopia), Bosnian, Hindi, Dutch, Thai, Malayalam, Swahili, Pashto, Tamil, Azerbaijani, Swedish, Uzbek, Albanian, Fulani (Fula), Somali, Rohingya and Yoruba. This will enable pilgrims to listen to the sermon in their respective languages, regardless of their location, from anywhere in the world. "To expand the reach and amplify the impact of the service, QR codes have been displayed on screens in key facilities, buses, and pilgrim accommodations," it added. Additionally, the service has been promoted through various government media platforms and shared with international media in coordination with the Saudi Ministry of Media. The Saudi Royal Court had earlier announced that Youm ul Hajj or Arafat Day this year will be observed on Thursday (June 5). As of May 31, more than 1.3 million foreigners are in Mecca to perform the haj.
Asharq Al-Awsat
16-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Konoz Initiative Wins Two Platinum Awards at MUSE Creative Awards for 'Horizon'
The Konoz initiative, a Saudi Ministry of Media project, has achieved a global milestone by winning two platinum awards at the international MUSE Creative Awards competition for "Horizon" in the cinematography and documentary film categories. The win brings to 31 the total number of awards won by the initiative locally and internationally, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Sunday. "Horizon" is one of the production, artistic, and visual works of the Konoz initiative, documenting the richness and diversity of wildlife and natural resources in the Kingdom. Produced in collaboration with the National Center for Wildlife, the film aims to raise awareness about the environmental diversity in the Kingdom, its unique geographical regions, and efforts to protect wildlife and preserve rare species. It also introduces the world to the Kingdom's treasures by showcasing its stunning landscapes, rich in diverse plant and animal life, while promoting awareness of its natural wealth. The international competition celebrates excellence and innovation in design, advertising, and digital media, honoring works that leave a lasting impact on audiences.
