Saudi Arabia has participated in the 129th Session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council Meeting as one of the 40 council members.
It was represented by Deputy Minister of Transport and Logistics Services and the Acting President of the Transport General Authority, Dr. Rumaih Al-Rumaih. The Kingdom was also represented by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Energy, and NEOM Company.
The Council is the executive body of the organization and is responsible for overseeing its work, with a focus on budget approval, report review, and coordination among all entities. Its aim is to contribute to decision-making within the organization concerning budgets, policies, maritime affairs, and strategies.
The meeting witnessed the election of Arsenio Dominguez as the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
Additionally, the meeting discussed the outcomes of the Women in Maritime Biofouling Management workshop held in Jeddah and advanced the Strategic Plan for the period of 2024 to 2029.
