Insights gained from NCVC’s workshop on carbon credit

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Dr. Khaled bin Abdullah Al-Abdulkader, CEO of the NCVC, delivering his opening speech at the "Carbon Credit for Nature-Based Solutions" workshop. (X: @ncvcksa)
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Dr. Khaled bin Abdullah Al-Abdulkader, CEO of the NCVC, emphasized that the agency’s greening efforts significantly enhance ecosystems’ resilience to climate change and reduce carbon emissions, aligning with the goals of the Saudi Green Initiative. (SPA photo)
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Updated 09 February 2025
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Insights gained from NCVC’s workshop on carbon credit

 Insights gained from NCVC’s workshop on carbon credit

RIYADH: The National Center for Vegetation Development and Combating Desertification hosted a workshop titled “Carbon Credit for Nature-Based Solutions” to share expertise and encourage collaboration in advancing the Kingdom’s carbon market.

The initiative aims to leverage natural solutions as a vital tool to address climate change, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.

The workshop discussed the role of carbon markets in the Kingdom in supporting the transition to a more sustainable economy, the importance of natural solutions in achieving the goals of the Saudi Green and Middle East Green initiatives, and the multiple benefits of carbons markets.

Khaled Al-Abdulkader, CEO of NCVC, said that the nature-based carbon credit program represents an important funding tributary to the national afforestation program per the outputs of the Saudi Green Initiative which aims to reduce carbon emissions by 278 million tons per year

He added that the center supports natural solutions through strategic partnerships that enhance knowledge in the fields of carbon storage and monitoring.

Such agreements, he noted, include the International Carbon Registry, the UN Convention to Combat Desertification and the UN Development Program.

Al-Abdulkader also highlighted the center’s efforts to plant around 135 million trees and rehabilitate 289,000 hectares of degraded land.

 


Saudi project clears 1,095 mines in Yemen

Saudi project clears 1,095 mines in Yemen
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Saudi project clears 1,095 mines in Yemen

Saudi project clears 1,095 mines in Yemen
  • Project Masam trains local demining engineers and provides them with modern equipment
  • Teams are tasked with clearing villages, roads and schools to facilitate the safe movement of civilians

RIYADH: Members of Saudi Arabia’s Project Masam removed 1,095 explosive devices from various regions of Yemen last week.

The total included 1,056 unexploded ordnances, 32 anti-tank mines and seven anti-personnel mines, according to a recent report.

Ousama Al-Gosaibi, the initiative’s managing director, said that 494,351 mines have been cleared since the project began in 2018.

The explosives were planted indiscriminately and posed a threat to civilians, including children, women and the elderly.

The demining operations took place in Marib, Aden, Jouf, Shabwa, Taiz, Hodeidah, Lahij, Sanaa, Al-Bayda, Al-Dhale and Saada.

The project trains local demining engineers and provides them with modern equipment. It also offers support to Yemenis injured by the devices.

Teams are tasked with clearing villages, roads and schools to facilitate the safe movement of civilians and delivery of humanitarian aid.


King Salman issues royal order to host 1,000 Palestinians to perform Hajj this year

King Salman issues royal order to host 1,000 Palestinians to perform Hajj this year
Updated 19 May 2025
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King Salman issues royal order to host 1,000 Palestinians to perform Hajj this year

King Salman issues royal order to host 1,000 Palestinians to perform Hajj this year

RIYADH: Saudi King Salman has ordered on Monday the hosting of 1,000 Palestinian pilgrims to perform Hajj this year, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The statement said the King has ordered the “hosting of 1,000 male and female pilgrims from the families of killed or wounded Palestinians” amid the conflict with Israel.   

The gesture is part of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Guests Program for Hajj and Umrah, which is supervised by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance.

The ministry said it immediately began developing a comprehensive plan to facilitate the performance of Hajj for the Palestinian pilgrims. 

 

 


Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs attends Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural mass

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Al-Jubeir heads Saudi delegation at inauguration ceremony of Pope Leo XIV.
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Al-Jubeir heads Saudi delegation at inauguration ceremony of Pope Leo XIV.
Updated 18 May 2025
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Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs attends Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural mass

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Al-Jubeir heads Saudi delegation at inauguration ceremony of Pope Leo XIV.
  • The pope began his inauguration mass on Sunday, marking the official start of his papacy
  • He arrived in St Peter’s Square in the white Popemobile, waving to the crowds

RIYADH: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Climate Affairs Envoy Adel Al-Jubeir headed Saudi Arabia’s delegation participating in the inauguration ceremony of Pope Leo XIV, Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.

The pope began his inauguration mass on Sunday, marking the official start of his papacy. He arrived in St Peter’s Square in the white Popemobile, waving to the crowds.

The Kingdom’s ambassador to Italy Prince Faisal bin Sattam bin Abdulaziz also attended the mass.


Plan smarter to ‘unlock future prosperity,’ Saudi housing minister says

Plan smarter to ‘unlock future prosperity,’ Saudi housing minister says
Updated 18 May 2025
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Plan smarter to ‘unlock future prosperity,’ Saudi housing minister says

Plan smarter to ‘unlock future prosperity,’ Saudi housing minister says
  • Project management leaders gather in Riyadh to discuss best practices in alignment with Vision 2030
  • More than 133,000 entities in the Kingdom working on range of construction projects

RIYADH: Project management is “one of the most important drivers of national trust,” Saudi Minister of Municipalities and Housing Majid bin Abdullah Al-Hogail told a conference in Riyadh on Sunday.

Saudi Vision 2030 was created to paint a prosperous future that will reinvent the economic, social, and developmental reality of the Kingdom, Al-Hogail added.

Project management plays a pivotal role at the governmental level by improving the execution and quality control of numerous projects, in full alignment with national goals and targets, he said.

The fourth Global Project Management Forum, with Arab News as a media partner, began its first day of discussions with more than 120 speakers.

The event brings together experts for workshops and dialogue on the best practices in the industry, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s rapid development under Vision 2030.

“Today, we are witnessing accelerating changes and rising challenges … at the heart of (the solutions) is project management to reshape our spaces, meet the needs of the people, and enhance overall sustainability,” said Al-Hogail.

“At the housing and municipality sector, we design projects to meet the dreams of households.”

According to the minister, more than 133,000 entities in the Kingdom are working on a wide range of construction projects.

“This kind of momentum cannot be achieved without project management, which starts with the people and their focus on the conscious planning, flexibility in execution, and ability to adapt to new changes.”

Project management has become smarter, he said, with a strong ability to predict and plan sustainably, and with the potential to help build a strong nation with a diversified economy.

The two-day forum will feature 50 strategic and technical sessions, and include more than 40 exhibitors. A total of 60 agreements will be signed to develop partnerships between entities.


Saudi deputy minister receives Russia, Ukraine envoys

Saudi deputy minister receives Russia, Ukraine envoys
Updated 18 May 2025
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Saudi deputy minister receives Russia, Ukraine envoys

Saudi deputy minister receives Russia, Ukraine envoys

Saudi Deputy Minister for International Multilateral Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Rassi received Ambassador of Russia to the Kingdom Sergey Kozlov in Riyadh on Sunday.

In a separate meeting, Al-Rassi received Ambassador of Ukraine to the Kingdom Anatolii Petrenko, the Foreign Ministry wrote in a post on X.

During the meetings, all sides discussed bilateral relations as well as prominent developments in regional and international arenas.