“Here, Islam is presented not in creedal but rather in motivational tenets: moderation and tolerance, excellence and discipline, equity and transparency, and determination and perseverance.”
-Kristin Smith Diwan discusses the Saudi Character Enrichment Program, part of Saudi Vision 2030 that was stressed in the initial roll-out of Vision 2030. With new austerity measures being introduced, Diwan suggests the program and it’s social and economic goals may see renewed emphasis. [Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington]
