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.



Saudi-Azerbaijan Strategic Partnership to Boost Economy, Renewable Energy

Azerbaijani Deputy Foreign Minister Yalchin Rafiyev (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Azerbaijani Deputy Foreign Minister Yalchin Rafiyev (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Saudi-Azerbaijan Strategic Partnership to Boost Economy, Renewable Energy

Azerbaijani Deputy Foreign Minister Yalchin Rafiyev (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Azerbaijani Deputy Foreign Minister Yalchin Rafiyev (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Azerbaijan stressed the importance of strengthening its strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia, especially in trade, economy, and renewable energy, to boost regional and international cooperation.

Azerbaijani Deputy Foreign Minister Yalchin Rafiyev said both countries are exploring new opportunities for cooperation, particularly in renewable energy and climate.

Rafiyev highlighted the annual consultations between Riyadh and Baku as an important way to strengthen bilateral ties.

Speaking to Asharq Al-Awsat on the sidelines of the COP 16 climate conference in Riyadh, Rafiyev said he discussed joint projects with Saudi officials.

Rafiyev also pointed to the success of renewable energy cooperation, with Saudi firm ACWA Power leading a 240-megawatt offshore wind farm project in Azerbaijan.

At the conference, ACWA Power signed an agreement with UAE’s Masdar and Azerbaijan’s SOCAR Green to develop 3.5 gigawatts of offshore wind in the Caspian Sea, the first such project in Azerbaijan.

He added that Azerbaijan is becoming a key regional hub, linking the Gulf to Central Asia, and plays an active role in international climate finance, having led the Non-Aligned Movement for over four years.

Azerbaijan is working to expand its partnerships with Saudi Arabia, capitalizing on its strategic location and growing role in the global economy, said Rafiyev.

At the COP 16 climate conference in Riyadh, Rafiyev highlighted the importance of the recent COP29 conference in Baku, which helped strengthen ties between the two countries.

“The conference succeeded with Saudi support, leading to a new vision for cooperation that is currently being explored,” he said.

Rafiyev emphasized Azerbaijan’s role as a gateway for Gulf countries to Central Asia, playing a key part in linking these regions.

He also pointed to Azerbaijan’s contribution to international climate negotiations, securing a $300 billion financial target from developed nations to support developing countries.

Reflecting on Azerbaijan’s global influence, Rafiyev noted the country’s leadership of the Non-Aligned Movement for over four years.

“During our leadership, we showed our ability to play a significant global role,” he said.

He also spoke about Azerbaijan’s efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic, where the country helped unite developed and developing nations.

“We turned pandemic challenges into opportunities for cooperation, gaining unanimous support for a resolution at the UN,” Rafiyev added.