Tag: Saudi Arabia

    A Saudi-led initiative aids the study of climate change’s potential impact on food security
    06 Nov 2021

    A Saudi-based organization has partnered with leading researchers and humanitarian agencies to harness the power of data and technology in the hope of preventing climate shocks from causing hunger among vulnerable livestock-farming communities, Arab News reports. Community Jameel announced in September the creation of the Jameel Observatory for Food Security Early Action to help tackle […]

    Saudi Arabia celebrates World Cities Day

    Saudi Arabia is celebrating World Cities Day, strengthening cooperation between countries in addressing the challenges of urbanization in cities and creating awareness of the successes and challenges of urban sustainability. A UNGA resolution established World Cities Day on Dec. 27, 2013, setting Oct. 31 to promote and inspire action on the concept of sustainable urbanization. […]

    SGI: Youth will play a big role in Saudi Arabia’s environmental agenda

    Saudi Arabia hosted Saudi Green Initiative in Riyadh – a much-awaited event that set out the Kingdom’s ambitious environmental agenda. But the event is not only covered Saudi efforts to fight climate change but also rallied the broader Middle East region to comply with international targets, including limiting global warming to below 2° C compared […]

    Anticipation builds for ‘Catwalk’ as international entities sign up to support big cats

    International and Saudi Arabia-based entities are showing their support for the nonprofit foundation Catmosphere’s campaign “Catwalk,” set to take place on November 6, Arab News reports. The campaign is a seven-kilometer outdoor walk, with big cat lovers being invited to join from anywhere around the world. Founded by the Saudi ambassador to the US, Princess […]

    SABB, Green Horizons back Saudi Green Initiative

    Saudi British Bank (SABB) has partnered with the Green Horizons Environmental Association to achieve the objectives of the Saudi Green Initiative, focused on protecting the environment, and developing and promoting environmental awareness. Tony CRIPPS, Managing Director of SABB, and Dr. Maha Al-Dubaihi, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors of Green Horizons Environmental Association, signed […]

    Saudi to bid to host Expo 2030 world fair

    Saudi Arabia intends to bid to host the Expo 2030 world fair, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said on Friday, part of the de facto ruler’s push to transform the kingdom’s economy and diversify it away from oil, Reuters reports. The Saudi capital Riyadh has submitted a formal request to host Expo 2030 under […]

    Saudi Arabia plans $92bn sustainability projects for Riyadh

    Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has announced its new sustainability strategy for the Saudi capital, including 68 ambitious initiatives and projects across five sectors: energy and climate change, air quality, water management, waste management, biodiversity, and natural areas. HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of […]

    Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, UAE aim to reach net-zero carbon emissions in 2060
    30 Oct 2021

    On October 24, Bahrain’s Cabinet announced the intention to bring carbon emissions to net-zero by 2060 to help tackle climate change and protect the environment, the state news agency (BNA) reported. The Kingdom has already reduced emissions while growing the national economy by placing clean, green, and sustainable growth at the heart of Bahrain Economic […]

    Mobily, Ericsson to recycle old electronic devices

    Etihad Etisalat (Mobily), a leading telecom provider in Saudi Arabia, has announced an agreement with Ericsson to recycle expired and discarded electronic devices in ways that contribute to preserving the environment, GD Online reports. Alaa Malki, Chief Technology Officer, represented Mobily in signing the agreement during Gitex 2021, while Ericsson was represented by Ekow Nelson, […]

    Middle East Green Initiative Summit concluded in the Saudi capital

    The Middle East Green Initiative Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, convened international and regional leaders to motivate consensus to deliver against shared environmental commitments, unite ambitions, drive investment and inspire the collective action needed to tackle climate change. The Summit was hosted by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the […]