14th Saudi Green Building Forum to be Held in Riyadh on October

The flag of Saudi Arabia. Asharq Al-Awsat
The flag of Saudi Arabia. Asharq Al-Awsat
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14th Saudi Green Building Forum to be Held in Riyadh on October

The flag of Saudi Arabia. Asharq Al-Awsat
The flag of Saudi Arabia. Asharq Al-Awsat

The 14th Saudi Green Building Forum will be held in Riyadh from October 6 to 8 under the patronage of Minister of Municipalities and Housing Majed Al-Hogail.
The event will focus on the optimal operation of cities, consistent with green building standards, shed light on the localization of sustainable development goals in cities, neighborhoods and buildings, and present the endeavors of relevant stakeholders in the green building sector.
Local and international experts, specialists and investors in human- and environment-friendly services and products will attend the event, SPA reported.

Various relevant authorities are striving to improve building standards and implement crucial programs aimed at reducing carbon emissions from buildings, neighborhoods, and cities, and to integrate civic initiatives and partnerships in the planning, implementation, and recycling of building waste, to guarantee the high-quality execution of projects geared toward achieving net-zero emissions.
Secretary-General of the forum Faisal Alfadl said that this edition aims to facilitate consultations on best practices by engaging experts and companies specializing in green building tools and construction techniques.
The forum serves as a vital platform for dialogue, collaboration and innovation, driving the Kingdom's ambitious sustainability agenda forward, and shaping the future of green building and urban development in the region.
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National Water Company Builds Three Reservoirs in Riyadh

National Water Company Builds Three Reservoirs in Riyadh
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National Water Company Builds Three Reservoirs in Riyadh

National Water Company Builds Three Reservoirs in Riyadh

The National Water Company (NWC) revealed in a press release that it recently completed the construction and operation of several water reservoirs to support the daily distribution of water in Diriyah governorate, and the districts of Hittin and Al Nakheel north of Riyadh.
The construction of the reservoirs, which cost over SAR43 million, is part of the first phase of the Strategic Water Plan for Riyadh, SPA reported.
According to the company, the project included the construction and operation of two water tanks, with a capacity of 10,000 cubic meters per tank, as well as the operation of an existing tank with a capacity of 4,000 cubic meters, bringing the total tank storage capacity to 24,000 cubic meters.
According to NWC, the project aims to improve the efficiency and stability of operations, and to pump water continuously, especially in the high parts of Hittin and Al Nakheel districts.
The company, the release said, continues to implement several water projects to improve the quality of the services provided and, at the same time, keep pace with the increasing demand for water, which it distributes according to schedules
NWC implements its projects in accordance with the highest quality standards, said the release.