المملكة: "Shura" Calls for an expansion of the replacement program for high-energy-consuming home appliances
Hold The Saudi Tourism Authority adopts an indicator to measure each category of visitors; In terms of number, its percentage of the total, average expenditure per capita, and average length of stay.
The Council made its decision after listening to the point of view of Culture, Sports and Tourism Committee, which was read by the Council Member and Chairman of the Committee, Dr. Hassan Al-Hazmi, regarding the members’ observations and opinions that they expressed in a previous session regarding what was included in the annual report of the Saudi Tourism Authority for the fiscal year 1446/1447 AH.
In its decision, the Council asked the Authority to measure the impact of each initiative approved in the annual plan on attracting tourists and increasing the volume of tourism spending.
In the same decision, the Council called on the Authority to adopt a dashboard. Unified executive performance, with the need to include a field for international comparison. To determine the Kingdom’s competitive position, and guide spending decisions and priorities.
Research and Development Development Authority
The Council also issued another resolution in which it requested the Research, Development and Innovation Development Authority to propose the policies and regulations necessary to develop the research, development and innovation sector; In order to achieve integration with relevant systems, and enhance the attractiveness of investment and innovation.
The Council took its decision after listening to the point of view of the Education and Scientific Research Committee, which was read by Council member and Chairman of the Committee, Dr. Nasser Tairan, regarding the members’ observations and opinions that they expressed in a previous session regarding what was included in the annual report of the Research, Development and Innovation Development Authority for the fiscal year 1446/1447 AH.
In its decision, the Council called on the Authority to study the establishment of a fund to develop the research, development and innovation sector, in order to enhance Sustainability of funding, and supports achieving the sector’s goals.
In its decision, the Council called on the Authority to develop an institutional methodology to measure beneficiary satisfaction in accordance with best practices; In a way that contributes to improving the services provided and improving their quality.
Sustainability of the industry system
The Council also issued a decision during this session regarding the contents of the annual report of the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources for the fiscal year 1446/1447 AH, in which it called on the Ministry to diversify the standard incentives and increase them for strategic projects according to relative advantages.
The Council made its decision after listening to the viewpoint of the Energy and Industry Committee, which was read by the Chairman of the Council Member The committee, Dr. Osama Arif, regarding the members’ observations and opinions that they expressed in a previous session regarding what was included in the annual report of the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources.
In its decision, the Council asked the Ministry to prepare an emergency plan to sustain the industrial system in crises, and to take into account local demand when exporting raw mining materials.
In its decision, the Council called on the Ministry to address the challenges facing industrial facilities when renewing their licenses or merging them; In order to benefit from the regulatory exemptions.
Saudi Energy Efficiency Center
In the same context, the Council issued a decision during this session regarding the contents of the annual report of the Saudi Energy Efficiency Center for the fiscal year 1446/1447 AH, in which it called on the Saudi Energy Efficiency Center to develop digital services for the buildings sector; It tracks energy consumption and enhances users’ awareness of energy efficiency.
The Council took its decision after listening to the point of view of the Energy and Industry Committee, regarding the members’ observations and opinions that they expressed in a previous session regarding what was included in the annual report of the Saudi Energy Efficiency Center.
In its decision, the Council called on the Center to expand the program for replacing high-consumption household appliances; To improve energy efficiency. In its decision, the Council stressed that the Saudi Energy Efficiency Center must establish controls to raise energy efficiency in data centers. To achieve environmental and economic goals.
In its decision, the Council called on the Center to study raising energy efficiency in the petrochemical sector. Similar to other industrial sectors.
Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu
Among the topics on the agenda of this session, the Council issued a resolution in which it called on the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu to develop an integrated digital system; It links the strategic objectives and operational indicators of initiatives and projects.
The Council took its decision after listening to the point of view of the Hajj, Housing and Services Committee, which was read by the Council member and Chairman of the Committee, Dr. Attiya Al-Atwi, regarding the members’ observations and opinions that they expressed in a previous session regarding what was included in the annual report of the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu for the fiscal year 1446/1447 AH.
In its decision, the Council requested the Commission to prepare an integrated program for developing competencies. humanity; In order to address the shortage of qualitative and leadership skills.
In its decision, the Council called on the Authority to raise institutional readiness in the field of security risk and disaster management; In order to ensure the protection of the Authority’s capital assets and infrastructure.
The Council affirmed in the same decision that the Authority must develop an integrated system for data quality and report management; In order to ensure improved reliability of data and the efficiency of issuing reports supporting decision-making.
Saudi Export Development Authority
The Council also issued a resolution during this session regarding the contents of the annual report of the Saudi Export Development Authority for the fiscal year 1446/1447 AH, in which it called on the Saudi Export Development Authority to develop an early warning system supported by artificial intelligence tools; To alert exporters of fluctuations in shipping costs, and direct them to alternative logistical paths.
The Council took its decision after listening to the point of view of the Trade and Investment Committee regarding the members’ observations and opinions that they expressed in a previous session regarding what was included in the annual report of the Saudi Export Development Authority.
In its decision, the Council called on the Authority to establish mechanisms that link obtaining the incentives provided by it to the extent to which companies disclose their export data; To ensure the accuracy of measuring the economic return of the Authority’s programs.
King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology
The Council also issued another resolution during this session regarding the contents of the annual report of King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology for the fiscal year 1446/1447 AH, in which it called on King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology to develop a clear institutional strategy based on its specializations and priorities; It enhances the integration of roles, and raises the efficiency of the development, research and technical impact.
The Council took its decision after hearing a response from the Council member and Chairman of the Education and Scientific Research Committee, Dr. Nasser Tairan, regarding the observations and opinions expressed by the Council members regarding what was included in the city’s annual report after it was presented during this session.
In its decision, the Council asked the city to expand the establishment of specialized oases for innovation; It is linked to national priorities, future industries, and the comparative advantages of each region.
The Council stressed in its decision that King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology must develop its system in digital transformation; In a way that contributes to raising the efficiency and quality of its digital services.
Oversight of Environmental Compliance
The Council also issued another decision during this session, regarding what was included in the annual report of the National Center for Oversight of Environmental Compliance for the fiscal year 1446/1447 AH, in which the Center called for expanding the coverage of networks and stations for monitoring environmental environments in various regions of the Kingdom; In a way that contributes to raising the efficiency of monitoring operations and enhancing the ability to predict environmental risks.
The Council took its decision after listening to the point of view of the Water, Agriculture and Environment Committee, which was read by the Council member and Chairman of the Committee, Dr. Khaled Zubair, regarding the members’ observations and opinions that they expressed in a previous session regarding what was included in the annual report of the National Center for Oversight of Environmental Compliance.
In its decision, the Council requested the Center to develop performance indicators; To measure the impact of applying circular economy practices in establishments subject to its supervision.
In its decision, the Council also called on the Center to develop a binding mechanism that ensures raising the level of compliance and reducing environmental violations.
A national database for data and analysis
The Council also issued another decision during this session regarding what was included in the annual report of the National Center for Inspection and Control for the fiscal year 1446/1447 AH, in which it called on the Center to establish a national database for data and regulatory analysis; This enables it to build predictive models for risks and compliance, support data-based decision-making, and enhance integration between government agencies.
The Council made its decision after listening to a report submitted by the Hajj, Housing and Services Committee, followed by Council member and Chairman of the Committee, Dr. Attiya Al-Atwi, regarding what was included in the Centre’s annual report.
In its decision, the Council requested the Center to prepare an awareness plan for the economic sectors and society; In a way that enhances transparency, voluntary commitment, and continuous improvement of supervisory performance.
The Council stressed in its decision that the National Center for Inspection and Control must build and develop a strong and sustainable national market for inspection and oversight companies in the private sector.
Trade and Investment Committee
In addition, during this session, the Council discussed the annual report of the Ministry of Investment for the fiscal year 1446/1447 AH, after listening to a report submitted by the Trade and Investment Committee, followed by Council member and Chairman of the Committee Hanan. Al-Sammari, regarding what was included in the Ministry’s annual report.
After the committee’s report was put up for discussion, the Council members expressed a number of observations and opinions regarding what was included in the Ministry of Investment’s annual report, while at the end of the discussion the Committee requested that it be given more time to study the additional opinions, proposals or recommendations put forward by the members and return its point of view to the Council in a later session.
The Council also discussed during this session the annual report of the Ministry of Tourism for the fiscal year 1446/1447 AH, after that He listened to a report presented by the Culture, Sports and Tourism Committee, followed by Council Member and Chairman of the Committee, Dr. Hassan Al-Hazmi, regarding what was included in the Ministry’s annual report.
After putting the Committee’s report up for discussion, Council members expressed a number of observations and opinions regarding what was included in the Ministry of Tourism’s annual report, where Shura Council member Abdullah Al Tawi called on the Ministry of Tourism to work on launching incentive packages dedicated to establishing eco-friendly hotels and lodges at competitive prices in addition to providing economic tourist transportation solutions for promising destinations, pointing out the importance of Establishing a national advanced unit for tourism intelligence to analyze big data to share expectations and trends with the private sector.
Ministry of Human Resources
In turn, Shura Council member Osama Al-Rabiah called on the Ministry of Tourism, in coordination with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, to raise nationalization rates in the tourism sector. He also called for working to find investment opportunities from basic activities, in support of the sector’s sustainability and achieving its goals.
In her intervention on the report, Shura Council member Dr. Reema Al-Yahya called on the Ministry Tourism – in coordination with relevant authorities – by developing an incentive program to attract conferences, forums, and professional and scientific events in cities with less tourist activity; In a way that contributes to promoting balanced tourism development among the regions of the Kingdom.
At the end of the discussion, the committee asked to be given more time to study the opinions and proposals put forward by the members and to return its point of view to the council in a later session.
During this session, the council also discussed the annual report of the General Authority for the Guardianship of the Funds of Minors and the like for the fiscal year 1446/1447 AH, after listening to a report submitted by the Financial and Economic Committee, followed by the council member and head of the committee, Dr. Fahd Al-Tkhaifi, regarding what was included in the Authority’s annual report.
Guardianship over the Funds of Minors
After the committee’s report was put up for discussion, the members of the Council expressed a number of observations and opinions regarding what was included in the annual report of the General Authority for Guardianship over the Funds of Minors and the like. Member of the Shura Council, Khaled Al-Saif, called on the General Authority for the Guardianship over the Funds of Minors and the like to study the development of a financial rehabilitation program for those subject to the guardianship, which includes the principles of money management, saving, investment, and commitments. Finance.
For his part, a member of the Shura Council, Dr. Muhammad Al-Aqeel, called on the Authority to study the possibility of concluding an investment and commercial cooperation agreement with the Awqaf Investment Company, the investment arm of the General Authority for Endowments, in a way that contributes to strengthening partnerships and developing the funds of those included in the system of guardianship over the funds of minors and those in their like.
In his intervention on the report, a member of the Shura Council, Ahmed Al-Yahya, called on the General Authority for the Guardianship of the Funds of Minors and the like to develop an executive plan. To expand the use of artificial intelligence technologies in managing its business, including data analysis, supporting investment and administrative decision-making, risk prediction, and monitoring unconventional patterns in transactions and investment.
At the end of the discussion, the committee requested to be given more time to study the opinions and proposals put forward by the members and to return its point of view to the Council at a later session.
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