Quality of Life Program (Saudi Arabia)
The Quality of Life Program (QOLP) is a Saudi Arabian Government initiative that aims to increase recreational facilities and boost tourism as part of the Saudi Vision 2030 Development Programs.[1][2] HistoryLaunched in 2018, the program 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. By March 2020, the program had also 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 affiliated entertainment companies creating more than 101,000 jobs.[5] The QOLP also established the Tourism Development Fund, funding 67 tourism projects with 160 million Saudi riyals.[6][7] The program also includes a Hobbies Sector initiative designed to promote recreational activities and the development of related facilities. As part of this effort, the Hobby Clubs Association (Hawi)[8] was established, with its bylaws approved. The association, which is supported by 11 government agencies, 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 entire country.[9][10][11] IndexesQOLP evaluates program performance by referring to multiple indices, including:
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