Mawani, Reviva Sign Deal for Waste Recycling Complex in Jeddah

Jeddah Islamic Port. Photo: Saudi Ports Authority website
Jeddah Islamic Port. Photo: Saudi Ports Authority website
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Mawani, Reviva Sign Deal for Waste Recycling Complex in Jeddah

Jeddah Islamic Port. Photo: Saudi Ports Authority website
Jeddah Islamic Port. Photo: Saudi Ports Authority website

The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) and Global Environmental Management Services Ltd. (Reviva), a subsidiary of Saudi Investment Recycling Company (SIRC) Group, have signed an agreement to establish a plant for recycling marine and industrial waste at Jeddah Islamic Port. The project, valued at SAR30 million ($8 million), will cover an area of 10,000 square meters.

The agreement was signed on Sunday by Mawani's President Omar bin Talal Hariri and SIRC's CEO Eng. Ziad bin Mohammed Al-Shiha in the presence of other officials.

This initiative is part of Mawani's efforts to promote environmental sustainability, ensure marine safety, and develop a sustainable maritime sector. It aligns with the National Transport and Logistics Strategy and the Green Ports Initiative, aiming to bolster Saudi Arabia's position as a global logistics center and a hub connecting three continents.

The new plant will enhance waste utilization by converting waste into valuable resources, thereby promoting a thriving circular economy in the Kingdom. It will offer comprehensive waste management and recycling solutions, industrial maintenance services, by-product recycling, and transportation services, which will minimize waste generation and improve waste management operations while preserving the environment.

The collaboration between Mawani and Reviva will contribute to the Kingdom's waste management goals as part of Saudi Vision 2030 and increase the private sector's role in supporting economic growth. The initiative aims to position Jeddah Islamic Port among the top 10 ports globally.



Saudia Becomes Global Leader and Ranks First Worldwide in On-Time Performance

Saudi Arabian Airlines plane, is seen at the airport of the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, August 9, 2021. (Reuters)
Saudi Arabian Airlines plane, is seen at the airport of the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, August 9, 2021. (Reuters)
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Saudia Becomes Global Leader and Ranks First Worldwide in On-Time Performance

Saudi Arabian Airlines plane, is seen at the airport of the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, August 9, 2021. (Reuters)
Saudi Arabian Airlines plane, is seen at the airport of the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, August 9, 2021. (Reuters)

Saudia, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has topped the list of global airlines for on-time performance, according to a report by the independent aviation tracking site Cirium for June 2024.

The report said Saudia achieved an on-time arrival rate of 88.22% and an on-time departure rate of 88.73% while operating 16,133 flights across its network of over 100 destinations on four continents. This achievement is notable given that June is a peak travel month due to the Hajj and summer travel seasons.

Director General of Saudia Group Eng. Ibrahim Al-Omar said: “This accomplishment is a realization of our strategic goals to enhance operational efficiency and quality through continuous improvements in flight scheduling and the implementation of the best digital solutions and systems for operations management.”

“Maintaining a high level of on-time performance requires significant effort, as it involves overcoming numerous operational challenges in the aviation industry, such as weather conditions, high temperatures, technical issues, and other airport-related factors,” he added.

“I express my gratitude to all Saudia employees for their diligent work in maintaining the national flag carrier's operational excellence.”

Saudia has consistently been among the top 10 global airlines for on-time performance since last year, demonstrating its commitment to providing the highest standards of quality and air safety.

Its operations are managed through the largest Integrated Operation Control Center (IOCC) of its kind in the Middle East, which runs within a comprehensive system involving all sectors and group companies.

The center utilizes the latest technologies for aircraft communications, ensuring smooth operations by monitoring all procedures related to aircraft takeoff and landing in real time at all domestic and international stations.