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Revenues of Saudi Non-Governmental League Hits SR1.1 billion in 2021, Says Sports Minister

Saudi Sports Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, Asharq Al-Awsat
Saudi Sports Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, Asharq Al-Awsat
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Revenues of Saudi Non-Governmental League Hits SR1.1 billion in 2021, Says Sports Minister

Saudi Sports Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, Asharq Al-Awsat
Saudi Sports Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Sports Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal on Sunday revealed many goals that the Kingdom will be working on during 2022, foremost of which is the launch of a national strategy for sports and raising private sector contribution in the sports sector.

Moreover, Saudi Arabia will continue to discover talent, host international sports events, and increase the number of licenses granted for halls, centers, academies, and sports clubs.

Besides increasing the number of direct jobs in the sector, the Kingdom will work to boost the number of women’s teams to 35 in several games.

At a post-budget media forum in Riyadh on Monday, Prince Abdulaziz pointed out the many achievements that were made for the sports sector in 2021 despite the challenges caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

He noted that his ministry’s priorities included encouraging citizens and residents to exercise sports, creating talent, developing elite athletes, promoting the sports sector in developing the economy, and hosting international and global events.

Prince Abdulaziz explained that the total value of non-governmental revenues for the Prince Mohammad bin Salman League during the last two years amounted to more than SR1.8 billion, indicating that the revenues of 2021 reached more than SR1.1 billion riyals.

Additionally, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Sport is reviewing 100 applications from private investors to open different sports projects in the Kingdom.

The sports minister said his ministry approved 30 new licenses for different sports projects in the private sector.

The ministry owns 170 local clubs, and it plans to increase this with private investors, he added saying, the Kingdom wants to raise the contribution of sports to the gross domestic product to 1.2 % by 2030.

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Rare Pallid Bat Spotted in Saudi Arabia's Northern Borders Region

Bats are found on every continent except Antarctica - SPA
Bats are found on every continent except Antarctica - SPA
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Rare Pallid Bat Spotted in Saudi Arabia's Northern Borders Region

Bats are found on every continent except Antarctica - SPA
Bats are found on every continent except Antarctica - SPA

The Pallid bat (Antrozous pallidus), a rare species in the region, was recently spotted in the Saudi Arabia's northern borders.

The region have fostered a rich array of ecosystems, supporting a unique biodiversity that relies heavily on natural resources, according to SPA.

Typically native to the western coast of the Americas, this bat is seldom seen outside its usual range. Its presence in the region highlights the area's pristine nature and hints at the existence of other undiscovered rare and unique species.

Bats, the only mammals capable of flight, are found on every continent except Antarctica.
Biologists have confirmed that the Pallid bat, not native to the Middle East, thrives in arid environments. These bats roost in rock crevices during the day and emerge at night to feed on insects and worms. They hibernate during the winter and give birth to one or two pups in the spring, which they wean after about 40 days.
The primary benefit of bats lies in their role as natural pest controllers. Consuming up to 40% of their body weight in insects daily, including mosquitoes.
Additionally, bats play a critical role in pollinating plants and dispersing seeds, making them invaluable to wildlife restoration efforts in the Kingdom.