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Sport is a national priority in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and a crucial component of Vision 2030 and its Quality of Life Program launched in 2018. But how is this ambition translated into concrete actions within the country? High-level Saudi decision-makers will present iconic initiatives and preliminary results.

Increasing the participation of girls and women in peace-through-sport programs, competitions, and sports professions directly contributes to building more inclusive societies. This round table will illustrate policies, programs, and initiatives that play a significant role in advancing gender equality and empowering women and girls through sport, highlighting how it can help address inequalities, combat prejudices, and challenge gender stereotypes.

With over half of the Kingdom's citizens under 25, the youth represent a catalyst for innovation, ideas, and progress. To what extent can sport empower them with lifelong skills and foster their leadership abilities? This panel of speakers will demonstrate how young individuals can become impactful changemakers through sport-based capacity-building tools.

Teaching peace through sport relies primarily on the women and men who implement grassroots, national, and international programs. In this session, we will meet them as they share their stories and best practices using sport as a simple and powerful tool adjusted to the needs of the field. They will also provide recommendations for optimizing the use of sport for peace.

Special session in collaboration with the Permanent Secretariat of the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates. How does the peace community envision the contribution of sport to building peaceful coexistence and harmonious living? During this high-level interview, an inspirational Nobel Peace Laureate will share his insights.

How can the power and influence of sport help achieve coexistence and peace? Prominent institutions from the football community and football legends will share their approaches to building a culture of peace through dialogue.

Major sporting events can have various positive impacts on individuals, communities, and the host nation's economy. They can serve as a catalyst for social inclusion, development, community pride, and engagement. This session will present the experiences, lessons learned, and long-term effects of hosting major sporting events, as well as the ambitions and challenges faced by event organizers.