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Quality of Life Program (Saudi Arabia)

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Quality of Life Program
Formation2018
TypeGovernmental program
AffiliationsSaudi Vision 2030
Budget$34.6 billion
Websitevision2030.gov.sa

The Quality of Life Program (QOLP) is a Saudi Arabian government initiative aimed at increasing recreational facilities and boosting tourism as part of the Saudi Vision 2030 Development Programs.[1][2]

History

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Launched in 2018, the Quality of Life Program (QOLP) aims to improve Saudi Arabia's tourism and entertainment infrastructure. As part of this initiative, the first cinema in the country was opened,[3] with plans for 55 more cinemas in the coming years. Additionally, by March 2020, the program had issued more than 400,000 tourist visas, reflecting a growing interest in Saudi Arabia as a travel destination. [4]

In 2020, QOLP-supported events attracted 46 million visitors, with linked entertainment companies creating 101,000 jobs.[1] The QOLP has established the Tourism Development Fund, funding 67 tourism projects with ر.س 160 million.[5][6]

The Quality of Life Program (QOLP) also includes a Hobbies Sector program designed to promote recreational activities and the development of related facilities. As part of this effort, the Hobby Clubs Association (Hawi)[7] was established, with its bylaws approved. The association is supported by 11 government agencies and is responsible for the establishment, organization, and registration of hobby clubs across Saudi Arabia. This initiative aims to foster a culture of leisure and engagement in diverse hobbies throughout the country.[8][9][10]

Indexes

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QOLP evaluates program performance by referring to multiple indexes, including:

  • The Economist Intelligence Unit's Global Liveability Index
  • Mercer Quality of Life Index
  • Monocle Magazine Quality of Life Survey
  • UN World Happiness Report
  • OECD Better Life Index
  • AARP Liveability Index

References

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  1. ^ "Quality of Life Program | Saudi Vision 2030". vision2030.gov.sa. Retrieved 4 July 2019.
  2. ^ Mpoke Bigg, Matthew, ed. (4 May 2018). "Saudi Arabia launches initiative to improve country's lifestyle". Reuters. Reporting by Sarah Dadouch. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
  3. ^ "After 35 Years, First Cinema to Reopen in Saudi Arabia". Voice of America. 4 April 2018. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
  4. ^ "Saudi Arabia issues 400,000 tourist visas until March 2020: Ministry of Tourism". ArgaamPlus. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
  5. ^ "متهيد" (PDF). vision2030.gov.sa (in Arabic). Retrieved 17 August 2023.
  6. ^ "Saudi Arabia issued more than 400,000 tourist visas in six months". Arab News. 14 December 2020. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
  7. ^ "(Hawi) Platform". Saudipedia. 3 August 2024. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
  8. ^ "عام / إطلاق منصة الهوايات "هاوي" في نسختها التجريبية ضمن مبادرات برنامج جودة الحياة وكالة الأنباء السعودية" [Launching the "Hawi" hobbies platform in its experimental version within the Quality of Life Program initiatives.]. Umm Al-Qura. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 27 July 2021.
  9. ^ "New Saudi hobbies platform aims to bring communities together". Arab News. 20 October 2022. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
  10. ^ "'Hawi' hobbies portal supports Saudi fashion graduates". Arab News. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
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