Day 5 of COP28: Saudi Green Initiative Forum begins

  • DUBAI: The Saudi Green Initiative Forum (SGI Forum) kicked off on Monday as COP28 continues to mobilize world leaders towards serious action against climate change. Held under the slogan “From Ambition to Action”, the 3rd edition of the forum will discuss critical sustainability, primarily en...
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Experts laud Saudi private sector’s efforts in advancing sustainable development

  • DUBAI: Experts on Sunday highlighted the positive role the private sector is playing in advancing sustainable development in Saudi Arabia. The progressive picture emerged through a series of panel discussions held at the Saudi Pavilion on the fourth day of the 2023 UN Climate Change Conferenc...
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Plans afoot for new facility to produce low-carbon chemicals, says Saudi energy minister

  • RIYADH: Stressing the key role of the petrochemical industry in the fight against climate change, the Saudi energy minister disclosed the Kingdom’s plan to build a carbon dioxide utilization hub to produce low-carbon chemicals. Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman was speaking at the 17th Annual Gulf ...
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Global air transport event kicks off in Riyadh

  • RIYADH: Representatives from over 100 countries and multinational organizations will assemble in Riyadh for the 15th International Conference on Air Services Negotiations, focusing on enhancing aviation for improved global transport.  Beginning Dec. 3, the five-day event will attract ove...
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Saudi Arabia’s leadership in global clean energy advocacy stressed at COP28 

  • DUBAI: Saudi Arabia is poised to take a leadership role in global forums, leveraging its presence in the G20 and the Clean Energy Ministerial to spotlight regional knowledge and environmental concerns on the world stage, according to a senior executive.    During the UN Climate...
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Saudi Arabia wins bid to host 21st UNIDO General Conference in Riyadh in 2025

  • RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Saturday won the bid to host the 21st General Conference of the UN Industrial Development Organization, which will be held in Riyadh in November 2025, after adopting a resolution unanimously among the organization’s 172 member states, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Th...
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World leaders take centerstage in high-level COP28 event

  • DUBAI: More than 130 world leaders take centerstage as they address the United Nations climate conference in Dubai over the next two days to deliver national statements. The high-level segment of COP28 would hear from heads of states and governments, including UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin...
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Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Global looks to lead in sustainable, regenerative tourism at COP28

  • LONDON: Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Global is looking forward to showcasing the role of tourism development in the environment at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) this week. John Pagano, the chief executive officer of RSG, told Arab News: “Our aim is to help lead by example and demonstrate...
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Brazil president’s Saudi visit shows desire for stronger ties

  • SAO PAULO: The visit of Brazil’s president to Riyadh on Nov. 28-29 with a delegation of ministers and businesspeople showed that he wants to strengthen ties with Saudi Arabia and is counting on its participation in projects, especially those involving green energy. After an event that gathere...
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Jazan region to benefit from completion of water projects worth $4.79bn

  • RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Jazan region is set to benefit from a number of water projects worth an accumulated SR18 billion ($4.79 billion), according to the Kingdom’s deputy minister of environment, water and agriculture.    In a panel discussion titled “Strategic Directions for I...
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