Dina al-Nahdi: A Saudi Leader in Global Environmental Sustainability

Dina al-Nahdi.
Dina al-Nahdi.
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Dina al-Nahdi: A Saudi Leader in Global Environmental Sustainability

Dina al-Nahdi.
Dina al-Nahdi.

Dina al-Nahdi, who is a member of the board of directors at the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, confirmed that Saudi women participation in the Kingdom’s commerce chambers has moved past the phase of trying to prove their presence.

Women in Saudi Arabia, according to al-Nahdi, are now competing across the business sector generally.

At the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, al-Nahdi is working to help realize the goals of Saudi Arabia’s plan for national transformation, dubbed “Kingdom Vision 2030.”

She is involved in securing vital resources, preserving the environment and natural resources, and improving the quality of life in Saudi cities.

Her role at the Chamber's environmental committee, which serves as an advisory arm for various sectors, plays an important part in improving economic efficiency, strengthening partnerships and providing effective strategies and tools for planning and implementation to ensure a safe and secure environment.

Speaking to Asharq Al-Awsat, al-Nahdi said that studies and assessments in the environmental field contribute to the amendment and improvement of project designs.

They also ensure optimal use of resources and improve the social impact of projects, she added.

More so, recent studies reveal that major investment opportunities exist in the circular economy and projects built on the foundations of environmental sustainability, asserted al-Nahdi, who was appointed as vice president of the G20’s global sustainability and emergency team.



Islamic Development Bank Approves $575.63 Million in Financing to Member Countries

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Islamic Development Bank Approves $575.63 Million in Financing to Member Countries

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The Islamic Development Bank logo

The Islamic Development Bank’s Board of Executive Directors, chaired by its President, Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser, has approved $575.63 million in financing to foster education, energy, regional and international connectivity as well as job creation and food security in Africa and Central Asia.

The approvals will contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in line with the national development plans and priorities of the recipient member countries.

According to an IDB statement, the Board of Executive Directors approved financing for two energy and connectivity projects in Guinea; two education projects in Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan; a transport connectivity project in Kazakhstan; an agri-food MSMEs project in Tunisia; and a rural electrification project in Benin.

“This round of financing approvals represents a milestone in the history of our institution as our annual development approvals have exceeded $5 billion,” said Al Jasser.

He stated that the approvals include the Guinea-Senegal Road Corridor Construction Project which will receive 140 million euros in financing to strengthen Guinea's connectivity with Senegal.

The project will enhance livelihoods by facilitating efficient market and service access, improving roads, lowering transport costs, boosting agriculture, and elevating regional economic integration across West Africa.

Additionally, IsDB approved $80 million in financing for the construction of a 40 MW Thermal Power Plant in Kankan, the second largest city in Guinea, aiming to extend the electricity distribution grid to enhance people’s lives by improving the stability and reliability of electricity supply.