Saudi Arabia Marks World Environment Day

Saudi Arabia marks World Environment Day. (SPA)
Saudi Arabia marks World Environment Day. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Marks World Environment Day

Saudi Arabia marks World Environment Day. (SPA)
Saudi Arabia marks World Environment Day. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia has joined the globe in marking World Environment Day, which falls on June 5, emanating from its belief in the great importance in protecting and preserving the environment.

The Kingdom has consolidated its efforts and initiatives in safeguarding the planet’s ecosystem and biodiversity by shedding light on the environmental issues and holding activities that promote the idea of preserving and establishing a healthy environment, reported the Saudi Press Agency.

Moreover, Saudi Arabia has taken strategic decisions to preserve the environment, the most important of which was the establishment of the Special Forces for Environmental Security in line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.

Furthermore, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have shown great attention to the environment sector. They believe that supporting the sector is religious, national and humanitarian duty and responsibility towards future generations

World Environment Day is a global occasion to review efforts and actions aimed at preserving the environment.

The Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture has been successful in promoting awareness about the importance of the environment and has pursued related objectives in line with Vision 2030.

Under the supervision of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed, the ministry has taken a number of strategic decisions to preserve the environment and build a society for people to enjoy a healthy lifestyle.

The founding of the Saudi Society for Environmental Sciences at King Abdulaziz University was a true translation of the leadership’s interest in environmental affairs.

The Society has promoted the university’s profile on the international scene through holding scientific meetings, training courses, workshops, expeditions trips, educational seminars and awareness campaigns.



UAE Sentences Killers of Israeli Rabbi to Death

The court unanimously sentenced the three defendants who carried out the murder and kidnapping to death, while the accomplice who aided them received a life sentence. (WAM)
The court unanimously sentenced the three defendants who carried out the murder and kidnapping to death, while the accomplice who aided them received a life sentence. (WAM)
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UAE Sentences Killers of Israeli Rabbi to Death

The court unanimously sentenced the three defendants who carried out the murder and kidnapping to death, while the accomplice who aided them received a life sentence. (WAM)
The court unanimously sentenced the three defendants who carried out the murder and kidnapping to death, while the accomplice who aided them received a life sentence. (WAM)

The United Arab Emirates on Monday sentenced three people to death for the murder of an Israeli-Moldovan rabbi who was killed in November in the Gulf country, state news agency WAM reported.

The Abu Dhabi Federal Appeal Court ruled the murder of Zvi Kogan, 28, was committed by the defendants in pursuance of a "terrorist purpose," according to WAM.

Attorney General Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi had ordered the four defendants to be brought to a swift trial in January 2025, following investigations conducted by the State Security Prosecution, which revealed that the defendants had tracked and murdered the victim.

The evidence presented by the State Security Prosecution to the court included the defendants' detailed confessions to the crimes of murder and kidnapping, along with forensic reports, post-mortem examination findings, details of the instruments used in the crime, and witness testimonies.

The court unanimously sentenced the three defendants who carried out the murder and kidnapping to death, while the accomplice who aided them received a life sentence followed by deportation from the country after serving his sentence.

Under UAE law, sentences of capital punishment are automatically subject to appeal and are referred to the Criminal Division of the Federal Supreme Court for review and adjudication.

The Attorney General stressed that the verdict reflects the UAE’s unwavering commitment to combating terrorism in accordance with the highest standards of justice and the rule of law while ensuring fair trial guarantees. He stressed that the UAE judiciary resolutely confronts any attempts to undermine national security and stability.

Furthermore, the Attorney General added that the United Arab Emirates stands as a global model of coexistence and tolerance, where its laws protect all residents, regardless of religion or ethnicity, ensuring their safety and security.