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The Star
20-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
'The Destination' shines a light on Saudi Arabia's new image as it moves towards a global future
KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Saudi Arabia has launched a new documentary titled "The Destination", showcasing the country's sweeping transformation under its Vision 2030 programme, spanning the political, economic, sports, and cultural sectors. Produced by the Konoz Initiative under the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Media, the documentary goes beyond chronicling achievements. It offers a visual narrative of how Saudi Arabia-long associated with a conservative image-is now emerging as a competitive and modern global destination. In a statement issued on Sunday, Konoz said the film features mega projects, local talent development, and a cultural innovation boom, delivering a clear message: the Arab world is on the move, and Saudi Arabia is leading the way. "The documentary presents stunning visuals from across Saudi Arabia-from deserts to smart cities-telling the story of a nation's rise, now seen as a new benchmark in the modern Islamic world," the statement said. According to Konoz, the documentary will be broadcast on Shahid, STC TV, Saudi national television, and the official platforms of the Saudi Ministry of Media. Prominent figures featured in the film include Chairman of the King Faisal Centre for Research and Islamic Studies, Prince Turki Al-Faisal; Saudi Minister of Sports, Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Saud; Ministerial Advisor Mazen Al-Sudairi; CEO of the Diriyah Gate Development Authority, Jerry Inzerillo; and Head of Cardiac Surgery at King Faisal Specialist Hospital, Dr Firas Khalil. Meanwhile, Konoz said that for Malaysia, "The Destination" raises fundamental questions about how to construct an inclusive national visual narrative-one that reflects the nation's values and transformative changes, while speaking to the world in its own language. "Saudi Arabia's aspirations in developing local content reflect a strategic vision aligned with Malaysia's efforts to build a sustainable and borderless media industry,' the statement added. Konoz also noted that cooperation between Malaysia and Saudi Arabia in this area could be expanded, particularly in co-productions, media training, and expertise exchange in telling stories of social transformation. "Just as Saudi Arabia brings a new cultural message to the world, Malaysia too possesses a diverse cultural narrative capable of engaging in dialogue on equal terms-not in submission, but in exchange,' it said. - Bernama
Barnama
20-07-2025
- Business
- Barnama
'The Destination' Shines A Light On Saudi Arabia's New Image As It Moves Toward A Global Future
KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- Saudi Arabia has launched a new documentary titled "The Destination", showcasing the country's sweeping transformation under its Vision 2030 programme, spanning the political, economic, sports, and cultural sectors. Produced by the Konoz Initiative under the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Media, the documentary goes beyond chronicling achievements. It offers a visual narrative of how Saudi Arabia—long associated with a conservative image—is now emerging as a competitive and modern global destination. In a statement issued on Sunday, Konoz said the film features mega projects, local talent development, and a cultural innovation boom, delivering a clear message: the Arab world is on the move, and Saudi Arabia is leading the way. bootstrap slideshow "The documentary presents stunning visuals from across Saudi Arabia—from deserts to smart cities—telling the story of a nation's rise, now seen as a new benchmark in the modern Islamic world," the statement said. According to Konoz, the documentary will be broadcast on Shahid, STC TV, Saudi national television, and the official platforms of the Saudi Ministry of Media. Prominent figures featured in the film include Chairman of the King Faisal Centre for Research and Islamic Studies, Prince Turki Al-Faisal; Saudi Minister of Sports, Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Saud; Ministerial Advisor Mazen Al-Sudairi; CEO of the Diriyah Gate Development Authority, Jerry Inzerillo; and Head of Cardiac Surgery at King Faisal Specialist Hospital, Dr Firas Khalil. Meanwhile, Konoz said that for Malaysia, "The Destination" raises fundamental questions about how to construct an inclusive national visual narrative—one that reflects the nation's values and transformative changes, while speaking to the world in its own language. 'Saudi Arabia's aspirations in developing local content reflect a strategic vision aligned with Malaysia's efforts to build a sustainable and borderless media industry,' the statement added. Konoz also noted that cooperation between Malaysia and Saudi Arabia in this area could be expanded, particularly in co-productions, media training, and expertise exchange in telling stories of social transformation.
Time of India
19-07-2025
- 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
Jordan News
28-06-2025
- Politics
- Jordan News
Prince Turki Al-Faisal: In a Fairer World, U.S. Bombers Would Target Israel's Nuclear Arsenal Instead of Iran
A recent opinion piece by Prince Turki Al-Faisal, former head of Saudi intelligence, has sparked widespread reactions on social media after he criticized the latest U.S. strike on Iranian nuclear facilities and drew comparisons to Israel's Dimona nuclear reactor. اضافة اعلان In his article published Thursday in The National, Prince Turki wrote: 'In a world governed by justice, we would have seen American B-2 bombers raining bombs on Dimona and other Israeli sites, because Israel possesses a nuclear arsenal, is not a signatory to the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), and is not subject to inspections by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).' He added that those who justify Israeli attacks on Iran based on statements by Iranian leaders calling for Israel's demise tend to overlook statements made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has, since 1996, openly called for the 'overthrow of the Iranian government.' 'Iran's threats have brought ruin upon itself, but the West continues its hypocritical support for Israel—whether in its aggression against Iran or Palestine—despite a recent shift in stance by some countries.' These remarks recall a 2023 interview Prince Turki gave to France 24, where he commented on the possibility of an Israeli strike on Iran, saying: 'Netanyahu doesn't need a pretext. We've been hearing for 15 years about possible Israeli strikes on Iran, but nothing has materialized.' In a related development, Saudi Arabia has expressed 'deep concern' over the latest escalation, issuing an official statement saying it is 'closely monitoring the developments in the Islamic Republic of Iran, particularly the U.S. targeting of nuclear facilities.' The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the 'violation of Iranian sovereignty' and called for restraint, de-escalation, and intensified international efforts toward a political solution that ensures regional security and stability. Earlier, on June 13, Saudi Arabia had issued a similar statement strongly condemning Israeli strikes on Iran's nuclear program and the assassination of senior military figures, holding the UN Security Council accountable for halting 'this aggression,' according to the statement. (Agencies)
