Congratulations and Aspirations of the Kingdom to Host the FIFA World Cup 2034
December 14, 2024, 10:28 am

Congratulations and Aspirations of the Kingdom to Host the FIFA World Cup 2034

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Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, who is also the Prime Minister, extended his highest congratulations to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, on the official victory of the Kingdom in hosting the FIFA™ World Cup 2034.

This congratulatory message came after the announcement by the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, granting Saudi Arabia the honor of hosting this global event, making the Kingdom the first country in history to host the tournament with the participation of 48 teams from around the world.

The Crown Prince reaffirmed the Kingdom's strong commitment to contributing effectively to the development of global football and promoting values of love, peace, and tolerance, relying on its significant capabilities and resources, as well as the inspiring energy of its people that has contributed to achieving this historic accomplishment.

In a bid to host the tournament, the Kingdom had submitted its official bid on July 29, under the slogan "Together We Grow," through an official delegation in the French capital. The bid included ambitious plans to organize the event in 15 stadiums distributed across five cities: Riyadh, Jeddah, Khobar, Abha, and Neom.

The bid also proposed 10 locations for the FIFA Fan Festival™, including a designated site in King Salman Park, covering an area of 100,000 square meters in Riyadh, as well as a walkway along Jeddah's waterfront.

Hosting the FIFA™ World Cup 2034 presents a golden opportunity to highlight the ongoing progress the Kingdom has witnessed since the launch of Saudi Vision 2030. This vision has resulted in hosting over 100 major sporting events, including the FIFA Club World Cup and the Formula 1 race, contributing to the achievement of sports objectives and positively reflecting on the national economy due to the growing role of sports in the Kingdom.

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BENEFIT, the Kingdom’s innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service, has sponsored the BuildHer CityHack 2025 Hackathon, a two-day event spearheaded by the College of Engineering and Technology at the Royal University for Women (RUW).
Aimed at secondary school students, the event brought together a distinguished group of academic professionals and technology experts to mentor and inspire young participants.
More than 100 high school students from across the Kingdom of Bahrain took part in the hackathon, which featured an intensive programme of training workshops and hands-on sessions. These activities were tailored to enhance participants’ critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and team-building capabilities, while also encouraging the development of practical and sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges using modern technological tools.
BENEFIT’s Chief Executive Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi, commented: “Our support for this educational hackathon reflects our long-term strategic vision to nurture the talents of emerging national youth and empower the next generation of accomplished female leaders in technology. By fostering creativity and innovation, we aim to contribute meaningfully to Bahrain’s comprehensive development goals and align with the aspirations outlined in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030—an ambition in which BENEFIT plays a central role.”
Professor Riyadh Yousif Hamzah, President of the Royal University for Women, commented: “This initiative reflects our commitment to advancing women in STEM fields. We're cultivating a generation of creative, solution-driven female leaders who will drive national development. Our partnership with BENEFIT exemplifies the powerful synergy between academia and private sector in supporting educational innovation.”
Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager, PR & Communication at BENEFIT, said: “We are honoured to collaborate with RUW in supporting this remarkable technology-focused event. It highlights our commitment to social responsibility, and our ongoing efforts to enhance the digital and innovation capabilities of young Bahraini women and foster their ability to harness technological tools in the service of a smarter, more sustainable future.”
For his part, Dr. Humam ElAgha, Acting Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology at the University, said: “BuildHer CityHack 2025 embodies our hands-on approach to education. By tackling real-world problems through creative thinking and sustainable solutions, we're preparing women to thrive in the knowledge economy – a cornerstone of the University's vision.”