The Arab Heritage Cultural Center has chosen Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman as “Personality of the Year 2024”, as part of its prestigious annual classification.

American and Arab social affairs researcher Alaa Elqatary-Reelitz commented on the effective role of Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the Kingdom’s renaissance and the first unprecedented cultural and social openness in the Kingdom.

The artist, Yousra, commented on this honor and said, “It is a well-deserved honor for His Highness the Prince, the owner of the pioneering artistic, cultural and social renaissance.

It is a well-deserved honor for his great achievements in several fields in the Kingdom.

The star, Hassan El Raddad, confirmed his happiness with this choice, emphasizing the true leadership that the Crown Prince has made in the Kingdom, as he has created a great artistic renaissance, and he confirmed that it is a well-deserved honor and choice.

For her part, the artist, Arwa Gouda, confirmed that the honor came at a time when the Kingdom is witnessing a huge artistic renaissance and is witnessing great interest in the field of art and influential soft power.

For his part, the artist, Ahmed El Awady, expressed the importance of this honor for the Crown Prince, stressing that the achievements of the Crown Prince are evident and clear and cannot be questioned, so this honor is well-deserved.

For her part, the artist, Laila Elwi, expressed her happiness with the selection of the Crown Prince as the Personality of the Year, as she believes that he deserves it after achieving a huge artistic boom in the Kingdom.

The star Dina Fouad also commented that the Crown Prince’s achievements in the Kingdom included great interest in women in several fields and included art in all its forms, and that the leadership he achieved is clear as day, and she is happy with it.

The researcher Alaa Elqatary-Reelitz also commented on the importance of Egyptian-Saudi cooperation in art and culture and on Egypt’s effective role in the era of this openness, and in light of this, she is working on several scientific studies to study the results of this cooperation and its impact on society.

The survey, which was conducted on a European scale between March 1, 2023 and December 5, 2024, witnessed wide participation from students, journalists, intellectuals and Internet users, who contributed to choosing the most influential figures.

The selection process, which was implemented in cooperation with several cultural institutions, focused on identifying leadership figures who hold prominent positions in various fields, whether as heads of state, global business leaders, or heads of non-profit organizations. These figures were selected based on their influence in the international arena and their commitment to humanitarian issues.

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s coronation comes in recognition of his pioneering efforts in a number of strategic areas. These efforts have included a prominent role in empowering women, pushing for wide-ranging social and cultural reforms, and contributing to leading a historic transformation within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Crown Prince has been able to combine societal modernization with respect and promotion of the ancient values and traditions of the Arab world.

This title represents recognition of the Crown Prince’s global influence and wise leadership, as his name is added to a list of prominent figures who have been honored in previous years, such as Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Person of the Year 2018), and President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Abdel Fattah el-Sisi (Person of the Year 2019). The list also includes prominent names such as German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Mehriban Aliyeva, and Irina Bokova, who have left distinctive marks in the center’s previous rankings.

It is noteworthy that no figure has been able to gain the support of international public opinion to obtain the title of “Person of the Year” since 2019, despite the Arab Cultural Heritage Center organizing the annual survey.

The selection of Prince Mohammed bin Salman for this title in 2024 is a prominent event in the history of this classification, as it reflects the exceptional role of his efforts and his great influence on the international arena, in addition to the high appreciation for his ambitious and inspiring initiatives.