LEISURE
Exclusive and world-class leisure events all year round providing a wide range of activities suited to every age group
11
Saudi Seasons events with over 30 million participants
23%
Mass participation in sports activities in 2019, up from 13% in 2015
$64
billion allocated to arts, tourism & entertainment over the next 10 years
28
Themed rides and attractions in the 32 hectares Six Flags Qiddiya entertainment and sports destination set to open in 2023
DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE
A thriving ecosystem connecting todays needs and tomorrow's ambitions towards becoming a truly digital nation
1st
Digital riser among the G20 countries in 2020
7th
in the world for mobile internet speed in Q2 2021
47%
5G network coverage
95.7%
Internet usage penetration, versus 53.6% globally
EDUCATION
A modern education system that values and promotes diversity, critical thinking and innovation for all students
1st
world’s largest all-female university
19.2%
Education is highest single budget outlay in 2021
39
colleges and universities in Riyadh city
36,461
educational institutions in Saudi Arabia
HEALTHCARE
A modern state of the art healthcare system providing all citizens, residents and visitors access to high-quality health services
1st
Across the Arab World and 21st globally in the world happiness index in 2021
20M
users of Tawakkalna COVID-19 contact tracing app
2
out of top 5 hospitals in the Middle East
100+
hospitals in Riyadh city