In a major step towards Saudi Arabia’s environmental goals, a comprehensive greening project took place in the King Abdulaziz Protected Pasture in Madinah’s Al-Hanakiyah governorate. Representatives from government entities, associations, and local communities joined forces to plant wild trees and scatter seeds, marking significant progress in the Kingdom’s afforestation efforts under the Saudi Green Initiative, as reported by the Saudi Press Agency. This initiative forms a crucial part of the Saudi Green Initiative’s commitment to restore vegetation cover across Saudi…

Archaeologists have uncovered the remnants of a 4,000-year-old fortified town, Al-Natah, nestled within the oasis of Khaybar in northwest Saudi Arabia. This discovery provides a unique glimpse into a period when local societies were transitioning from nomadic lifestyles to a more urban existence. The research suggests that Al-Natah, dating back to 2,400 BC in the early Bronze Age, hosted approximately 500 residents before being abandoned around 1,400 BC. With the aid of aerial observations, researchers identified pathways and housing foundations,…

Hassan El-Khatib, Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, met with Abdulaziz Al-Sukran, Saudi Arabia’s Deputy of Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Foreign Trade, to discuss strategies to strengthen and develop economic cooperation between the two countries in various sectors. El-Khatib emphasised that Egypt and Saudi Arabia have strong bilateral relations based on years of cooperation and coordination. He noted the mutual desire and significant opportunities to double the volume of mutual trade and joint investments in the near future.…

Saudi Arabia has registered 2,000 of the 5,000 green building projects underway in the Middle East. The achievement reflects the kingdom’s commitment to sustainable development, said the country’s Minister of Municipalities and Housing Majed Al-Hogail. His words were reported by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). The rise in the number of such projects is linked to Saudi Arabia’s rapidly increasing population and increased focus on environmental awareness, which is fuelling a shift towards energy-efficient buildings and the use of eco-friendly…

Saudi Minister of Commerce, Majid bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi, emphasised Saudi Arabia’s dedication to enhancing trade and economic relations with Africa during a high-profile visit to the Republic of South Africa. This effort is part of a broader commitment announced by Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, at the Saudi-African Summit in Riyadh last November. This is reported by Saudi Press Agency (SPA). The Saudi-South African Business Forum presented key initiatives announced by King Salman bin…

During a meeting with Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly in Riyadh, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced his intention to invest US$5 billion through the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) in Egypt as part of efforts to strengthen economic ties between the two countries. This is reported by Daily News Egypt, a partner of TV BRICS. The Egyptian Prime Minister emphasised that numerous Egyptian investment companies are active in Saudi Arabia. “We are currently working on finalising the agreement…

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources is launching new initiatives aimed at empowering the non-profit sector and increasing its contribution to the country’s industry and mining. In line with the National Industrial Strategy and Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, the ministry has developed a comprehensive plan that aims to strengthen the sector’s position. The main areas of focus include upgrading the skills of the labour force, attracting investment, expanding the range of services provided and stimulating non-oil exports. This…

Saudi Arabia is actively fighting to preserve mangrove forests, which are an important element of environmental protection. Covering only 0.5 per cent of the world’s coastal areas, mangroves play a key role in combating climate change, purifying water, and protecting the coast from erosion. Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture and the National Centre for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification are implementing programmes to protect and restore mangroves. They are planting mangrove trees along the Red Sea…

The Saudi Space Agency (SSA) announced the opening of the Concurrent Design Facility (CDF) and the introduction of a tool such as the Integrated Mission Lifecycle (IML). According to the SSA’s official website, the CDF is designed to accelerate the planning and execution of space missions. It is expected to reduce feasibility study time by up to 75 per cent and system design costs by as much as 50 per cent by streamlining the design process. The CDF will also…

Saudi Tourism Minister Ahmed Al-Khateeb has decided to increase the number of inspections in the hospitality industry in Mecca and Medina during the month of Ramadan. This is reported by Arab News. The initiative is part of the “Our Guests are a Priority” campaign, which aims to improve the quality of service in the tourism industry and increase its funding, while improving the quality of services. At the start of the pilgrimage season associated with the month of Ramadan, the…