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December 04, 2024
Crown Prince holds high-level meetings with global leaders during One Water Summit
December 04, 2024
NEOM green hydrogen project to supply 10% of global demand, Alkhorayef says
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman met with French Minister for Energy Transition, Climate, and Risk Agnès Pannier-Runacher in Riyadh on Tuesday.The meeting focused on exploring opportunities for investment and collaboration in key sectors including petroleum, petrochemicals, renewable energy, electricity, energy efficiency, and decarbonization technologies.The two officials attended a roundtable discussion with the participation of experts, officials, and business leaders from both nations. The talks delved into joint efforts in energy transitions and climate action, highlighting the exchange of expertise in renewable energy generation and private sector participation in electricity projects. Topics included advanced technologies for...
December 03, 2024
Saudi, French energy ministers explore opportunities for investment and collaboration in key sectors
December 03, 2024
Foreigners account for over half of Riyadh’s population, Mayor reveals
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia's cultural practices related to the Taif rose have been inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list during the 19th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage.The session, being held in Asunción, Paraguay, from Dec. 2 to Dec. 7, recognizes the deep cultural significance and economic value of the Taif rose to local communities.The Taif region’s rose traditions are integral to its cultural identity. Every year, from March onwards, families gather to harvest the fragrant roses in the early morning, carrying them to markets or distillation centers. The resulting rose water and essential oils are widely used in traditional medicine, cosmetics, food, and religious rituals,...
December 03, 2024
Taif rose practices inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list
December 03, 2024
Saudi Arabia, France sign 9 executive programs during Macron’s visit to Diriyah
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Amin Nasser, CEO and President of Saudi Aramco, and Patrick Pouyanné, CEO and Chairman of TotalEnergies, addressed the fourth edition of the Saudi Green Initiative (SGI) Forum 2024 on Tuesday.The forum, held alongside the 16th session of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP16), brought together hundreds of policymakers, business leaders, and experts to discuss global sustainability efforts.The executives focused on the complexities of the energy trilemma —balancing security, affordability, and sustainability— while advocating for a pragmatic energy transition that incorporates hydrocarbons alongside renewable energy sources.Amin Nasser highlighted Saudi Aramco’s pioneering role in emissions reduction, particularly its...
December 03, 2024
Energy transition strategies must address energy inequities for underprivileged populations: Aramco chief
December 03, 2024
Saudi citizen and Egyptian national penalized for commercial cover-up
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia unveiled five new initiatives, valued at $60 million (SR 225 million), reinforcing the Kingdom's leading role on climate and environment efforts.The initiatives were announced on the fourth edition of the Saudi Green Initiative (SGI) Forum, which began on Tuesday, coinciding with the 16th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (COP16) in Riyadh.Five new initiatives, led by Ma’aden, Morooj Foundation in partnership with the private sector, and the Tanmiah Food Company, represent a $60 million investment to accelerate afforestation efforts. These initiatives aim to plant millions of trees and mangroves, scatter 300 million seeds, rehabilitate degraded land, reduce air pollution,...
December 03, 2024
Saudi Arabia announces 5 new initiatives worth $60 million at SGI Forum
December 03, 2024
Saudi Crown Prince calls for laying out joint plans to ensure sustainable water resources
