\n\tA few days ago, I went to the hospital, feeling unwell with a severe infection. The Tunisian doctor who treated me was kind, friendly, thoughtful and remarkably expressive.<\/p>\n
\n\tWhat stayed with me wasn\u2019t her diagnosis, but the spark in her eyes as she spoke about the transformation taking place in Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n
\n\tOur short conversation quickly shifted from my medical condition to her experience living in Riyadh.<\/p>\n
\n\tShe praised the Kingdom for giving her the opportunity to work and spoke admiringly of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as a visionary leader, someone she said the Arab world needs to see more of.<\/p>\n
\n\tAs I stepped out of the hospital, her words lingered in my mind. I found myself asking: Why does the Saudi model, and the ongoing phenomenal transformation taking place within the Kingdom, resonate so deeply \u2014 even with people who are not Saudi?<\/p>\n
\n\tSurely what\u2019s happening in the Kingdom goes beyond geography or politics; it\u2019s a story of ambition, renewal, and the courage to dream big.<\/p>\n
\n\tThroughout modern history, and even today, people have asked what truly makes a nation succeed.<\/p>\n
\n\tToday, Saudi Arabia has become part of that global discussion, an example of a successful model. The Saudi model is often highlighted and discussed with great interest by many.<\/p>\n
\n\tFrom the very launch of Vision 2030, through the many transformative projects that have since been announced and inaugurated \u2014 culminating in the Kingdom\u2019s remarkable success in winning the bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup \u2014 Saudis have consistently responded with unity, pride and celebration.<\/p>\n
\n\tThese milestones reflect their deep trust in the leadership and their genuine love for the nation.<\/p>\n
\n\tWith more than 70 percent of the population under the age of 35, the Kingdom\u2019s youth amplify this spirit online, turning every national achievement into a collective moment of pride and optimism.<\/p>\n
\n\tFurthermore, during special occasions, everywhere you look, the green flag waves high, patriotic songs fill the air, and a keen sense of unity defines the nation.<\/p>\n
\n\tTogether, these moments send a message to others \u2014 that a new chapter of belief, confidence and purpose is being written.<\/p>\n
\n\tThinking about this new Saudi spirit reminded me of a moment in history that took place more than a century ago \u2014 when New York City opened its first subway in 1904.<\/p>\n
\n\tAs New Yorkers stepped underground for the first time, many said it felt \u201clike entering another world.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\tIt was a symbol of hope, innovation and humanity\u2019s refusal to stand still, as many described it at the time.<\/p>\n
\n\tIn the same way, today\u2019s Saudi transformation carries that same energy and tells the story of a nation moving confidently toward its future.<\/p>\n
\n\tInterestingly, data from a 2024 Gallup International Association survey reinforces this spirit.<\/p>\n
\n\tWhen asked whether they would fight for their country in the event of war, 94 percent of Saudis answered \u201cYes,\u201d one of the highest levels of commitment in the world.<\/p>\n
\n\tWhile willingness to defend one\u2019s homeland has declined in many countries, including the United States and across Europe, Saudi Arabia stands out for its intense sense of unity and national pride.<\/p>\n
\n\tThe admiration for Saudi Arabia\u2019s transformation, in my opinion, reflects something broader \u2014 the fact that this model speaks to all of humanity.<\/p>\n
\n\tThe opportunities the Kingdom has created for people from every background have fostered a genuine sense of belonging, respect and shared pride.<\/p>\n
\n\tThis spirit of inclusiveness defines a new meaning of Saudi patriotism \u2014 a loyalty that, while deeply rooted in love for the land, now extends to the values of progress, prosperity and human development that continue to shape the Kingdom\u2019s extraordinary journey under Vision 2030.<\/p>\n
\n\tIt is a new spirit \u2014 confident, forward\u2011looking and inspiring \u2014 that enriches lives and empowers people from all walks of life to build a better future for themselves and those they love.<\/p>\n
\n\t\u2022 Nasser bin Hamed Al-Ahmad is a political researcher and writer with more than seven years\u2019 experience in political media. He specializes in analyzing political trends in the MENA region and the US. X: nasseralahmad3<\/p>\n
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