Saudi Vision 2030, Investment in Future Industries, Purpose & Joy | Dr Sara Althari 75
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Dr. Sara Althari is an Advisor and Managing Director at the Ministry of Investment, where she is instrumental in shaping the future of industries in Saudi Arabia such as biotechnology, pharma, and innovation. In line with Vision 2030, the Ministry of Investment attracts investors and businesses to the Kingdom for mutually beneficial growth opportunities. She has a Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences and Anthropology from Wellesley College in Massachusetts and a Ph.D. in Genetics from Oxford University. She shares her advice on finding purpose and joy, cultivating self-awareness, and persevering through hardships.
0:00 Greetings and introductions
7:40 Career at Ministry of Investment
15:00 Business in Saudi
19:39 Vision 2030
29:02 Emerging sectors
32:40 Tourism and sports
36:20 Perception of Saudi
41:08 Lessons from pandemic
47:40 AI
56:12 Catalyze Saudi Platform
1:04:00 Schooling and Oxford
1:16:10 University system
1:31:20 Parents
1:37:36 Managing stress
1:43:30 Finding purpose in life
1:48:40 Books
1:56:10 Lazy people
1:59:20 Perfect day
2:02:00 Failure
2:06:30 Breathing and calming exercises
2:10:15 Advice to younger self
2:15:19 Closing word
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Sara Althari | Guest
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Sara is by far the most well spoken articulate woman who I’ve ever heard speak other than princess Reema👏👏👏👏👏👏 love this episode!!!!
She might appear to be well spoken, but if u analyse “academic debates” there’s way people speak to appear smart and intelligent, whilst they utter nonsense. Examples: Jordan Peterson (I’m not saying I disagree with everything he says, but sometimes he might mutter nonsensical stuff) and Mohammad Hijab (full of nonsense and he’s maybe more of a dramatic actor guy, where they purposely dramatise stuff to catch attention). Sophistry. Now for her, she might be well read in terms of academic standards, but the issue is she’s maybe lost, empty, and doesn’t have real purpose, so she tries to trick herself (or maybe tries to portray in public at least) into that she has purpose and that she finds joy. Tranquility isn’t obtained by recognising oneself then tailoring themselves a purpose based on who they are. Rather it’s recognising the actual purpose, then rectifying oneself to achieve their purpose. It isn’t about “intellectually stimulating” oneself and letting oneself explore anything they want. It’s actually about recognising what’s important and what’s not. As for these false purposes, be it intellectually stimulating oneself or travelling and visiting different countries, or being the best mma fighter or amassing large amounts of wealth and buying cars and yachts, then in the end what will this benefit the person when they die? Waste of time. Righteous deeds is what will benefit the person. Other than that, money isn’t an objective; it’s a tool. It’s like a sword. The sword doesn’t make the warrior. Rather how the sword is used and skill is what matters. If a person is really intelligent and they want tranquility, then let them be righteous. Because how many people talk about good character, but they lie, they r racist, they are mean, they have bad manners, they deceive, they oppress others, they have sicknesses be it envy or arrogance. When u do good, and r u righteous, then u will maybe feel tranquility وانشراح الصدر والسعادة. As for temporary distractions like buying a car, or eating out, or playing games, this will maybe give temporary happiness and dopamine. But in the end what can the person do about that emptiness. Its maybe like perfume, companies selling cheap fake stuff, but their marketing is very strong, to where they can convince people to buy the cheap stuff. Sometimes the truth might be hard to accept, but u gotta to accept it. I rather live a hard life whilst have true knowledge and knowing the reality VS a life of ignorance and ease, where the truth is hidden from me, filled with distractions. But I will this: usually the podcast on this channel, I might hear like 5 minutes then exit the video. But this one I listened to it. It was maybe the Investment title and vision 2030 that caught my attention.
Totally agree with you she is not smart thats the problematic issue we have in GCC countries they pretended to be smart but not really not yet we need more time to be smart . No one could run to be smart without hard working and before his or her time also difficult times play role in IQ
@@Abqariyyah100يقول الرسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: ((من كان يؤمن بالله واليوم الآخر، فليقل خيرًا أو ليصمت. Anyways sara is a queen go herrrr
Lol 😂 no comment. This is by far the worst example of nonsensical bs I’ve ever had the misfortune of laying my gaze upon. It says a lot, for someone that insisted on “Dr.” for their KZhead account/nickname.
Lol 😆 says the guy who takes the time to write down the longest nonsensical comment on KZhead, after accusing another person of uttering nothing but nonsense, is in of-itself, an ironic display of stupidity 😆
Sister Sara is simply amazing! Her knowledge on different subjects and fluency in English is beyond my imagination. Masha-Allah!
Brilliant discussion. One remark from me, as an economist - I would advise on strengthening the national currency through increase of national production.
I have great trust in Saudi youth, the energy, the deep thoughts and the positivity demonstrated, just makes my day. There is no talk about how much time we lost. It is future focused. This is your chance to excel and prove , not to the world, but for your own selfs that Arab Islamic culture, innovation , greatness can and will rise again one more time…soon. الله يحرسكم.
I am absolutely and totally floored by this show and how articulate and straight to the point Dr Sara is. It's been a pure bliss to listen to the episode! You've just earned another fan and I can't fathom how I have not discovered this channel before today. May Allah bless you Mo and for showcasing Sara to me. I'll be following her much closer from now on 🙌
I watched this 2 and half hours episode 4 times and I guess this explains how much incredible the speaker was let alone her perspectives that were included. Thans Sara.
Proud of her such an inspiration 🫶🏼
It's amazing episode , appreciate everything you have done. 🙏🏼❤
An excellent conversation and insight into the changes and opportunities around the 2030 plan. I learned about the plan in 2023 while visiting UAE and I am glad I found this podcast. I am learning so much and as a US Citizen it is changing my perception of the changes and innovation happening in the Kingdom. Thank you!
If you are listening to this show cuz you actually wanna hear Saudi ppl u r not in the right place, all of this podcast guests are Saudi bourgeoisie, who have very little in common with normal Saudis, and it doesn’t help that most of them are whitewashed either
Wow she is very brilliant and very spoken woman I have ever seen and watched. Great episode!
Sara is one of the most articulate women in the world, obviously.
Many thanks for you both. The conversation was very interesting and informative ❤ keep up the great work
يعطيكم العافيه انت و فريقك على حسن انتقاء الضيوف
ALL i can say is wow........ i really feel proud that im saudi.
Wonderful, informative interview. Thank you.
I really enjoyed each second of the episode.. the way she speaks and her confidence can’t be described.. WILL DONE MO FOR HAVING HER.
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I must say i'm so in love with your intreviews, you are a great listener and ask the right and great questions,and most of all no interaptions , thank you, keep up the good work and love to see these videos i have been sharing with m,y friends outside of Saudi.
Its really fascinating to learn more about investment sector in Saudi Arabia, through one the most intelligent, young, Arab woman i have ever seen Mashaallah. She is a source of inspiration for all of us! Saudi Arabia's future is stunning!
The interview is very informative. i can see Dr Sara holding a Ministerial Position in the government in a very near future.
she is brilliant!
I loved the idea and the english accent, waooo . Super like form side with big love for all Saudis 🙏🏽❤️
And for the host and Sara ….who are you people. Simple minded people shine. Learned a lot from the conversation. Worth every minute. I think I will watch it again.
I wished it was 5 hour’s interview 🥹 love her
My favorite so far so in love with it . I will surely come and watch it again and again . Thanks for this entertaining and helpful podcast I appreciate everything you have done. 🙏🏼❤
الحلقة مرة حلوة تعلمت منها كثير💙
Thnak you Sara .. proud of you
Incredible interview
Inspiring. Dr. Sara is representing KSA the way we all wish... All the best.
Truly 🙏🙏
my favourite podcast ❤
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She’s amazing!! ماشاءالله
Brilliant woman! I pray that the next generation of Saudi women emulates her journey and wisdom...
Eloquently speaking.. gorgeous woman and wonderful introducer
What an amazing interview. Thank you.
After watching, what an inspiration! Thanks for giving us the opportunity to see this wonderful interview with this talented, beautiful and motivational lady. I’m so proud to be Saudi 💚
I absolutely love how eloquent she is. They say Saudi women are oppressed.
Congratulations to both of you,
Mo, you are a great man mashallah.
Sara is heavily educated i can tell , god bless her
Dr Sarah was informative & inlighting! Glad we work under MISA umbrella!
Lucky you. I have a meeting with a Saudi lady in an hour and half from now, and she’s an investment manager at a VC firm. Wish me luck 🍀 🫡 Who would’ve thought, that a Saudi millennial, would be having a meeting with a fellow millennial that happens to be an Emirati from Abu Dhabi, to discuss investing, trading, and the whole region as a whole, at least in-terms of that department, which, is remarkable in of itself. I wish you guys, nothing short of the utmost luck, in all that you do, and may every venture by yours for the taking.
@@khalidalali186Thanks Khalid! How did the interview you go?
It went quite well, thanks for asking.
Mo, I am floored by this interview and feel compelled to comment. Not only is Dr Sara an incredible representation of the Saudi woman but she is representing Muslim women all around the globe. Myself, a hijabi born and educated in London that works in the corporate sphere seeing such an articulate powerful talent defy a number of stereotypes by just her presence alone I can only triumphantly say Alhamdulilah. Dr Sara, a representation of the collective, both Saudi and Muslim women, not only challenges the narrative of “the oppressed Muslim/Saudi woman” but completely dismantles the narrative as a whole. I am not only excited for the future of the beloved Kingdom but I am also hopeful and excited for the future of Muslim women around the globe. I ask Allah to protect SA and as someone who has never been, I intend to book a umrah soon Inshallah and will make sure to stop by Al-Ula and transition from a pilgrim to tourist. You truly see the effects of prophet Ibrahims dua in the blessed kingdom of Saudi Arabia. May Allah reward you for exposing me to such talent that has compelled me to hold even further to my hijab….I will now go ahead and binge your other interviews 😊
Theres no hijab in the video sis represent islam is to follow the quran she a good influence in a way but bad in another
@@hamzakourri3505 always count on a man to add something negative
@@phizy2804 telling the truth = misogynist hhhhh some female bruh
That Hijab Is A Joke. She may be a good influence as a woman but never as a muslim.
it's speaking facts@@phizy2804
AMAZING INTERVIEW!! Thank you Mo! I was raised in Riyadh and left in 2000. I’m so happy and amazed to see the intelligent strong youth that Saudi is producing. Dr. Sara is so smart and well spoken who will break so many high ceilings. Thoroughly enjoyed this interview!
Thank you 🙏🙏😁
Well spoken is putting it mildly, her command of the English language is remarkable.
Extremely insightful & inspirational. Loved listening to her. I didn’t find her socials though.
Thank you 🙏🙏 Please see shownotes in the description box
مشاء الله تبارك الله اذا سمعتها تتكلم باللغة الانجليزية ، تحس انك مادرست لغه ابدا بسبب قوة لغتها تبارك الله 😄
صراحة حلقة لا تمل وبالتوفيق ليك سارة وكل القادة الشباب
Inspiring personality
Charming and well educated.
Sir so inspiring good luck May Allah Bless you Always
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She answered about her secret in having articulated speech here (1:24:00). I'm rarely commenting here in youtube, but she is brilliant and inspired me. Thanks Sara & Mohammed
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Impressive, tough act to follow Mo keep it up!
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The first comment...love their English. The lady is Soo inspiring, greetings from Algeria 🇩🇿
Inspiring!
this is the same episode bro, thx
Sara compliments you Mo, on your podcast so you must be in your comfort zone. What about getting further away from it? Like speaking to the powerful of the Kingdom and challenging them to do more. Sara is brilliant communication wise and her intellectual achievements are enviable. Surprisingly she does not mention religious faith (only husky) as a means of being peaceful with oneself. Btw until i watched some of your podcast i was under the impression that most Saudi women aspirations were only about self-driving. I stand corrected now. Thank you.
Thanks for your watching and for your comment. Actuality, starting the pod was me getting out of my comfort zone, which is most likely where the compliment stemmed from.
At the first when I saw that this episode would take 2 hours I said to myself u won’t continue more than 30 mins INSTEAD I just got attracted to every single question and how much important is to hear from Sara with phenomenal respond leads you to say Wow! .. Thanks Mo for exceeding our expectations by this episode. For me it’s a motivation, meditation, self improvement, awareness and future setup.
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I think this meeting is very informative.. Is it possible to see a meeting about family problems?
وااااو وااااو يادكتورة سارة ومحمد رااااائع رائع
The fastest 2 hours in my life. Extremely inspiring. Good job Mo 👏🏼🤍 Dr. Sara is the model example that we should consider her as top model example in our country 🇸🇦. Proud of both of you 🤍
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Not a model for sure! She is just a child with a golden spoon since day one
Wow wow wow!! Thank you Moe!!! Great episode and I wish you split it into 2 days, she had more energy than you. I feel she took over easily. I don’t blame you, you could have got out more, out of this Gem, so do it agin with her. Great amazing presence by her
To be honest I love the Vibe, keep up the great work
its sooo calming I love it
love the content, and love the hardware set, do you mind sharing the name of the mic used?
As salam alaikum Mo Mo everything about this video is outstanding. No one would actually say such top level content is being made in Saudi. The guest is one great Saudi women and im truly inspired by her(p.s im not a saudi) I have been following your content from since a while now. It would be great if you would invite the following so that the world can see their leadership and perspective as well 1) Yasir Rumayan 2) Omer Jeraisy Keep the content going. Those were my 2 cents for the video
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ما شاء الله، ضيفة مشرفة، يا ليت لو تمت اضافة ترجمة للغة العربية عشان تصل لشريحة أكبر في مجالها في العالم العربي و الإسلامي
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YESS LET'S GO! 🚀🚀🚀
amazing
What an intelligent, articulate, self-conscious, self-confident, inspirational, powerful, high-achieving, generalist, specialist, and well-rounded woman. I am sure that you will make great things in life, such as invent a new medicine, technology, set up a world-leading startup, or just straight up become a queen. 👸😍 You just keep going and you will conquer the world with your unmatched level of superior knowledge and self-centric enthusiasm. 👍😊♥️♥️ - Khaled Alharbi 24 Bahrah, Western Arabia 💪😃♥️♥️♥️🇸🇦
Damn she’s really smart
الاستعمار الفرنسي كان يجبر الجزائرين على التحدث بلغتهم الفرنسية يجب الاعتزاز والافتخار بلغتك مهما كانت الاسباب ومهما تطورت لغتك هي هويتك
اعذروني تعبتكم من كثر ما اعيد الحلقه✨✨ بس والله رهيبه ومن اجمل الحلقات فعلا اخترتوا الضيفة الصح👍🏼
مااختاروها هي كلمتهم
@@Sarahalsa456 على كيفك يالطيبه؟قاعده معهم؟
@@Sarah-nr3qh يلا معليش أهم شي كل اللي اسمهم سارة مبدعات 👑
الدكتورة سارة فخر السعودية تبارك الرحمن 🤍
تخسي ماتشرفنا اي سافره متبرجه🖐
@@toantoach سود الله يومك
@@toantoach فخر من فوق خشمك حتى شهادة الجامعة تلقاك ما خذيتها همجي
لما يكون عندنا هدف انه العالم يتعرف على الشأن السعودي، نتحاور بلغتنا ونضيف له ترجمة بالانجليزي فلما يكون مهتم بشؤوننا يقدر يستخدمها، بس ما نتكلم بالانجليزي ونضيف ترجمة عربية لأصحاب الشأن اللي لغتهم عربية.
هذي قناه ناطقه باللغه الانقليزيه
يا حبيبي اقرأ معلومات القناة. هذه برنامج بالانجليزي للعالم. في برامج كفاية بالعربي
@@skkl8045 المحتوى العربي في اكتفاء .. اجل ظنك المحتوى الاجنبي فقير وينتظر من يُثريه؟ عيد النظر
الشخص اللي يتكلم انجليزي بهذه الطلاقة يحترمونه الناس و مارح يكون عاطل ابداً
Saudi Arabia can do packaging, land restoration s , vegetation s, try to be self reliant and independent i think that neom can be a huge farm for wheat , rice , corn because you want to keep food price s down by local production
Great posnaility, knowledgeable, simple but actually I dont know her. If you can next start with little introduction about your guest
I’m based in the west coast of the United States and I’m fluent in Arabic and very familiar with the Arab culture and customs. How can I help ? Willing to travel
What is first book pls
I been told the following Hadith forbid entering Al-Ula, please comment. “Narrated Ibn `Umar: Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "Do not enter the ruined dwellings of those who were unjust to themselves unless (you enter) weeping, lest you should suffer the same punishment as was inflicted upon them." Sahih al-Bukhari 3381
perfect accent mashallah
ذييبة👏👏👏👏
الله يوفق الجميع
As is the trend for Middle Eastern countries, Saudi is taking a top down approach to becoming a world player. It can’t compare itself to Singapore or Korea. Those places became influential by embodying their own values. The essence/values of Saudi/ ME countries is so unappealing to the world that these countries can only ever be financial transactions for ppl and businesses. I.e. Saudi has to build 5* experiences to become attractive, Korea was just authentically Korea to attract the world. They’ve confused themselves thinking Saudi was ‘stagnant’. It wasn’t stagnant, the world just wasn’t interested, and now they’re forcing it by trying to buy “attention”.
الأميرة الرائعة ريما أحبها من قلبي
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Wow
عندي انتقاد وهو ترى التقنية سهلة المهمه بالترجمه و الواضح المتابعين عرب وبعد يردون بالانجليزي فليش مصعبينها 💆🏻♂️😂
سبحان الله وبحمده
في حلقة عن تعلم اللغه
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
الاكتفاء الذاتي يا شباب عليكم به و فيه عزكمً و مستقبل كم
From sudan 🇸🇩 i lkie your content and I'm looking forward to go away in this field my pleasure
نفسي ازين خشمي مثل ساره 😅
عندي سؤال شو الفرق تحط مايكات صغار وانك تحط هالمايكان قدامكن في فرق؟
How can these people already giving perspective? This 2-hour interview just been uploaded an hour ago.😅
Looks like they believe in first impressions 😅
@@jaffar2372 😅 Peace everybody
agree
She is just talkative girl, Hats off only for Alrabiah. He knows how to improve any sector, he is engaging on . Talk doesn’t make any differences, actions on the ground speak loudly
The comments here are a cultural phenomenon
حلوا الاطلاله مكان طبيعي
للي زعلانين ان المذيع و الضيفة يتكلمون انجليزي .. كان عندكم نفس الزعل تجاه القناة السعودية الثانية ؟
ايامها ما كان في تعليقات.. كانت ايام أحلى اخخخ
ياخي مقارنتك نايمه ترى كان في سعودية الاولى باللغة العربية وفيه بالانجليزية لهدف ولجمهور مختلف، بس هذولا وش غايتهم؟ المحتوى العربي يحتاج اثراء وتعزيز منه لان المحتوى الاجنبي متشبع مو محتاج احد يثريه اصلاً
ولا مره شفت برنامج امريكي يتكلم عربي ولا حتى مقطع في اليوتيوب اقسم بالله شيء عجيب غريب الدنيا ما وقفت عل احد ترا
قصدك شي مخجل ومحزن
المقارنة ليست منطقية أو عقلانية. حيث أن اللغة الإنجليزية هي اللغة العالمية سواء أعجبك ذلك أم لا. وبما أن السعودية لديها خطط لدخول قطاع السياحة و بقوة. إذا كنت لا تزال غير قادر على رؤية السبب وراء هذا البودكاست ، ف الله يوفقنا وياك..
@@jaffar2372 اذا الانجليزي لغة عالمية اللغة العربية لغة القرآن وبعدين ع قولتك سياحة هل كل السياح يعرفون انجليزي في الإيطالي الاسباني والارجنتيني والفرنسي والعربي وفعلا محد في الغرب قال تنكلم عربي بالعكس الفرنسي تكلم بلغته والانجليزي بلغته وانت وغيرك تتبعه بلغته هو وليس انت
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He sounds and talks like Patrick Bet-David Hehe.
إن حجاب المرأة المسلمة فرض على كل من بلغت سن التكليف، وهي السن التي ترى فيها الأنثى الحيض، وهذا الحكم ثابت بالكتاب والسنة وإجماع الأمة، فالكتاب: قال الله تعالى: ﴿يَا أَيُّهَا النَّبِيُّ قُلْ لِأَزْوَاجِكَ وَبَنَاتِكَ وَنِسَاءِ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ يُدْنِينَ عَلَيْهِنَّ مِنْ جَلَابِيبِهِنَّ﴾ [الأحزاب: 59