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Third Saudi International Maritime Forum Opens in Eastern Region

The forum underscores Saudi Arabia’s commitment to advancing global maritime security and innovation through collaboration and technology-driven solutions. (SPA)
The forum underscores Saudi Arabia’s commitment to advancing global maritime security and innovation through collaboration and technology-driven solutions. (SPA)
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Third Saudi International Maritime Forum Opens in Eastern Region

The forum underscores Saudi Arabia’s commitment to advancing global maritime security and innovation through collaboration and technology-driven solutions. (SPA)
The forum underscores Saudi Arabia’s commitment to advancing global maritime security and innovation through collaboration and technology-driven solutions. (SPA)

The Third Saudi International Maritime Forum opened in the Eastern Region on Tuesday.

The event is organized by the Royal Saudi Naval Forces under the theme “Maritime Security in the Age of Artificial Intelligence – Trends and Threats”.

The forum, held under the patronage of Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, was attended by Chief of the General Staff General Fayyadh Al-Ruwaili, alongside senior naval leaders, experts, government officials, and representatives of global maritime companies and regulatory bodies.

Chief of Naval Staff Lieutenant General Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Ghuraibi expressed gratitude for the Minister of Defense’s support, noting that the forum aligns with the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence shaping global maritime security.

He highlighted the forum’s objectives, including fostering international collaboration on maritime security, exchanging knowledge among naval leaders, promoting the adoption of advanced systems in the maritime sector, raising awareness about environmental conservation, and leveraging emerging technologies to address security challenges.

The forum also features an exhibition, inaugurated by Al-Ruwaili, showcasing strategic services and innovations from sectors and companies specializing in maritime security.

Spanning three days, the forum brings together 42 speakers across five dialogue sessions and 21 workshops. Key topics include maritime strategies in the age of artificial intelligence, policies and regulations for integrating AI into maritime operations, the impacts of advanced maritime systems on security and cybersecurity, training and development of maritime professionals in the AI era, and the future of military industries in AI-driven technologies.

Additionally, 29 government agencies and 23 local and international companies are participating in the exhibition, displaying the latest equipment and technologies in maritime security.

The forum underscores Saudi Arabia’s commitment to advancing global maritime security and innovation through collaboration and technology-driven solutions.

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Saudi Arabia Tackles Carbon Management Challenges at COP 29

Speakers participate in a discussion session in the Saudi pavilion during the COP29. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Speakers participate in a discussion session in the Saudi pavilion during the COP29. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Saudi Arabia Tackles Carbon Management Challenges at COP 29

Speakers participate in a discussion session in the Saudi pavilion during the COP29. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Speakers participate in a discussion session in the Saudi pavilion during the COP29. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

During a panel discussion titled, “The Carbon Management Challenge: Scaling Carbon Management to Gigaton Levels” at the Saudi Pavilion at COP 29, speakers highlighted the critical role of international collaboration in advancing carbon capture technologies and emphasized Saudi Arabia’s ambitious goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2060.

The discussion focused on Saudi Arabia’s adoption of the Circular Carbon Economy framework, which centers on four key pillars: reducing emissions, reusing carbon, recycling, and removing carbon.

The participants pointed to the importance of international cooperation in developing new carbon capture technologies and establishing independent carbon transport and storage projects. According to reports, over 50 advanced carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects are currently in progress globally, with a combined capacity of 50 million tons. Furthermore, investment decisions have been made for 44 additional CCS projects under development around the world.

The session also explored advancements in various industries, such as the cement sector. Countries like Japan, China, and European nations have made significant progress in carbon capture technologies, while emerging economies such as Canada and Thailand are working on financing decarbonization efforts in the cement industry.

The speakers underscored the crucial role of governments in enabling these initiatives by making financial investments and developing the necessary infrastructure. They also pointed out that supportive government policies are essential for driving these projects forward and fostering collaboration between the public and private sectors. This aligns with the Clean Energy Ministerial’s focus on advancing policies for carbon capture, utilization, and storage technologies.

The participants further stressed that global goals to reduce emissions and combat climate change can only be achieved through international cooperation, robust policy frameworks, and the sharing of expertise across all stakeholders.