The Jeddah Municipality won the Arab Social Responsibility Organization Award for its role in advancing environmental initiatives.

Dr. Rashid bin Fahad, Emirati Minister of Environment presented the award to Jeddah’s Director of Social Responsibility. Mohammed Al-Yami accepted the award on behalf of Jeddah Mayor Hani Abu Ras at a ceremony in Dubai.

The organization said the mayoralty had made remarkable efforts in supporting environmental initiatives such as cultivating green landscaping in the gardens and the Corniche area.

The mayoralty was praised for its role in preserving the environment, integrating the environmental plans in its strategies and launching eco-friendly projects and initiatives.

Al-Yami said this award contributes to the development of social work mechanisms in Jeddah in order to help its residents.