AUGUST 31 is a special date for Saudis as it marks the birthday of Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman who turned 35 this year.

We are celebrating his birthday to pay a tribute to the remarkable changes he promised and delivered for the country and is still forging ahead.

The turnaround that he brought about was not accidental, it was in fact by dint of his sheer hard work. Muhammad Bin Salman has been working day in and day out to accomplish the Vision 2030 for Saudi Arabia.

We stand solidly behind him as he believes there is no fear of success, but there is the fear of not having the success one aspires for.

There have been so many achievements made of late for the progress of the country. Honestly, it’s difficult to recount everything that has been done by the Crown Prince over the past few years.

Today, we have new definitions of things we never had before. In other words, the influence of the Vision 2030 simply is always resonating with us.

He has always sought out and depended on Saudi talent and resources, seeing them as a support base and willing partners in the nation’s growth.

That’s the reason MBS has declared that he is depending on Saudis and has repeatedly said they are what he needs and requested. There is no a better tool to realize Vision 2030 than Saudi resources and its people according to him.

“Our country is rich in its natural resources. We are not dependent solely on oil for our energy needs. Gold, phosphate, uranium, and many other valuable minerals are found beneath our lands.

“But our real wealth lies in the ambition of our people and the potential of our younger generation. They are our nation’s pride and the architects of our future.”

The above quote of Vision 2030 sums up his feelings of identifying the true wealth of the Saudi nation.

All these years he was consistently focused on making the Vision 2030 come true. This is highlighted in another of his quotes on achieving Vision 2030.

The Crown Prince had said, “We have all the means to achieve our dreams and ambitions. There are no excuses for us to stand still or move backwards.”

An amazing future is awaiting Saudi Arabia, as the country embarks on something new. Saudi Arabia is being driven toward a new horizon with every new step. And with every new effort, our country is marching toward progress and taking a step forward toward the first world.

Despite all the hatred directed against him by his detractors and enemies, the Crown Prince has shown character in withstanding his enemies while also leading with timely solutions.

We know how tiring it is for a person in his 30s to shoulder responsibility while weathering very aggressive attacks that we read and watch in the media, but MBS has shown he has the courage and commitment to achieve Vision 2030.

Despite his age he has shown the will to carry everything and also the determination to achieve his vision. In this he is harnessing the nation’s resources to achieve the ultimate aim of his country to be one of the best countries in the world.

May Allah protect and bless him.

— The writer can be reached at @moionlynoor