DUBAI: Saudi Arabia has quadrupled its renewable connected capacity in the last two years as part of its acceleration toward reaching net zero by 2060, according to the minister of energy. During the inauguration of the third edition of the Saudi Green Initiative Forum, held on the sidelines of the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference, … Read more
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 … Read more
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 energy transition, protecting the seas, and unlocking climate finance to enable … Read more
LONDON: Maturation of Gulf states’ economies presents further opportunities to deepen the relationship between the region and the UK, the new Lord Mayor of the City of London told Arab News before departing for COP28 in the UAE. Just a few weeks into the role and Michael Mainelli was on hand, like his predecessor, to … Read more
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is committing itself to a sustainable and green future through a variety of initiatives, with one of the most high-profile set to be held at the upcoming climate conference in Dubai. Alongside the UN’s COP28 summit, the Kingdom will host the third edition of the Saudi Green Initiative Forum on Dec. 4 … Read more
RIYADH: Red Sea Global revealed on Wednesday that its nursery has surpassed the impressive milestone of cultivating over 5 million plants since its establishment three years ago. Currently operating at full capacity, the nursery is staffed by skilled Saudi farmers and experienced national experts, dedicated to cultivating a diverse array of plant species. Distinguished as … Read more
SAO PAULO: With an estimated 20 million people of Arab descent, Latin America has a number of institutions dedicated to the dissemination of Arab culture. They have been playing a central role in disseminating information and organizing protests throughout the Gaza conflict. The Palestinian cause is central to these cultural centers, not only because there … Read more
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index closed at 11,080.74 points on Monday, marking a decrease of 9.68 points, or 0.09 percent. Simultaneously, the parallel market, Nomu, concluded at 24,259.32, registering a drop of 98.78 points or 0.41 percent. The MSCI Index also slipped by 2.12 points to settle at 1,425.70, a drop of 0.15 percent. By the day’s end, the main index posted a trading value of SR5.08 billion ($1.3 billion) with 80 stocks advancing and 129 declining. Meanwhile, Nomu reported a trade volume of SR14.7 million. … Read more
JEDDAH: Addressing violations of human rights is top of the agenda for the 22nd regular session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission, which kicked off on Sunday and will continue for five days at the organization’s headquarters in Jeddah. The session is being held under the theme “Reforms for a … Read more
RIYADH: The summer of 2023 marked 40 years since the most memorable moment in the history of Al-Ettifaq, the green and red club based in Dammam on the eastern shores of Saudi Arabia. It was in the 1982-83 season that Al-Ettifaq made Saudi football history, becoming the first team in the nation’s history to win … Read more
