JEDDAH: Jeddah Mayor Adel Fakieh inaugurated yesterday the 20th Environmental Health Forum on behalf of Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs Prince Miteb at Abruq Al-Righama.
The five-day forum is being held to tackle various issues related to environmental protection and general hygiene, said Deputy Mayor for Services Khalid Aqil. The latest technology in waste management and the role of municipalities in this will also be discussed at the forum.
“The forum would concentrate on technical regulations for the use of insecticides, their dangers and how to prevent them,” said Aqil.
He added that the achievements of the municipalities of Jeddah, Makkah and Madinah in managing landfills and recycling waste in an environment friendly fashion would be highlighted at the event.
Aqil said the event would be an excellent opportunity for environmental health officials to exchange views and make suggestions for a better environment and healthier food. Important recommendations will be presented in the concluding session and subsequently delivered to the minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs.
The event is expected to host more than 1,000 experts and officials from around the Kingdom. The forum’s participants will also visit various landmarks around the city to see the achievements and projects undertaken by the Jeddah municipality.
