His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed Bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, said when presenting Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup: "On behalf of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, we are pleased to present our bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, which reflects part of the qualitative transformation and comprehensive development the Kingdom is witnessing on all fronts and levels, in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. The bid primarily focuses on growth; growth of people, football and connections around the world. Hosting the World Cup is an important step in the growth of the sports sector in the Kingdom, which has seen significant developments and successes in recent years, establishing its position as a global destination for major sporting events. Hosting the World Cup will be the culmination of the Kingdom's efforts in this sector. The Kingdom has become one of the most promising tourist destinations, attracting tourists from all over the world, and ranked first on the United Nations global list for international tourist growth in 2023. Its capital, Riyadh, was selected by the international community to host the 2030 World Expo. The number of tourists reached over one hundred million, both from within the Kingdom and abroad, during 2023. We look forward to welcoming more visitors from all over the world through major flagship projects and significant investments by Public Investment Fund companies aimed at developing the tourism and entertainment sectors in various destinations across the country, including NEOM, Qiddiya, the Red Sea, and Diriyah. This year marks the halfway point toward achieving the goals and aspirations of Saudi Vision 2030. In the Kingdom, we recognize the importance of the sports sector in driving growth and development, and we look forward to hosting an exceptional and unprecedented edition of the FIFA World Cup. We aim to harness resources and capabilities to delight football fans around the world, offering a diverse sports, cultural, and tourism experience rooted in a rich historical and civilizational heritage. Our bid carries the slogan 'Growing Together,' which embodies the steady growth and development of Saudi football. The bid is a valuable opportunity for us to collaborate with FIFA to develop the future of football in the Kingdom, the Middle East, and the world. We are determined and resolute in our goal to inspire the world and open new horizons for global football."