She announced university Knowledge Inauguration of the association Arabic Saudi Arabia For wellness (Sawa), and the launch of its visual identity in an official ceremony, sponsored by His Excellency the University President, Prof. Dr. Walid bin Hussein Abu Al-Faraj, and the presence of a group of specialists and those interested in scientific, research and societal practices related to the wellness industry. (Wellness Industry).
The Sawa Association was founded on Rajab 23, 1443 corresponding to 24 February 2022 By decision of the University of Knowledge Council, And it was included within Scientific societies under the supervision of the General Secretariat of the Council of University Affairs in Ministry education; Where it is concentrated Its goals are to develop and promote the wellness industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia based on advanced applied theoretical knowledge, and employing modern trends and technologies And research the list on Scientific proofs.
And from Through scientific methodology and practices sober, An association will work (Sawa) in cooperation with The two sectors General And private To activate industry enablers wellness; To contribute to achieving quality goals life Emerging from a vision The kingdom Arabic Saudi Arabia 2030, and stimulating creativity and innovation to spread cognitive, attitudinal and behavioral awareness of the importance of wellness in the well-being matrix. comprehensive, and strengthening fruitful relationships With institutions Government, including in This is the vision realization offices in the Ministry of Education, And Ministry the health, And Ministry Tourism, Ministry Sports, and other relevant ministries and bodies; to shape Policies And glorify Wellness values and practices In the life of the individual and society.
It is worth noting that the Sawa Association was established at the initiative of a team that includes an elite group of local and international specialist experts in the field of health and medical education, businessmen who believe in their social responsibility towards their society, and senior citizens. Officials executives; to construct entity Patriotic origin, extends With relationships strategy Local and international, with an ambitious vision Leadership in The region, within a professional framework consistent with the vision Institute Global For wellness : “Wellness she Perpetual striving For activities And options pattern life Leading to condition from the health Comprehensive.”
It is noteworthy that the nucleus of the association was formed at the suggestion of Prof. Dr. Ibtisam bint Muhammad Al-Madhi, Advisor to His Excellency the President of Al-Maarifa University for Scientific Research and Development, who brings to her credit rich cumulative experience in the duality of education and health. She held several leadership positions, including: Vice President of Princess Noura bint Abdul Rahman University (the largest women’s university in the world), and founding and dean of the College of Dentistry at the same university, in addition to her tireless activity in promoting the concept and practices of the wellness industry throughout her scientific, research, and health professional career. .
On the occasion of the inauguration of the association, Prof. Dr. Al-Madi, Chairman of the Founding Committee, said: Anyone who follows the current health and societal situation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia notices that spreading and empowering the societal health knowledge culture Its practices are the common denominator for all Saudi Vision 2030 initiatives, which seek to achieve quality of life for every human being. From these visions, the Sawa Association was established to contribute to the formation of a community spring in life ; He enjoys a decent living and good health. Therefore, we will seek to attract specialists and those interested in the scientific and behavioral practices associated with the wellness industry; To become a house of expertise for exchanging and developing ideas, and to make wellness a behavioral practice in our societies. Hence, the name of the association (Sawa) came to indicate its participatory relationship with its partners on the one hand, and its relational relationship with its community on the other hand.
Those wishing to know more information about the association - including membership - can visit the association’s website saudiwellness.org.sa Or write to the association directly [email protected]
