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.



Saudi Arabia Hosts Gulf-American Summit on Wednesday

US President Donald Trump is seen at the Gulf-American summit in Riyadh in July 2017. (Reuters)
US President Donald Trump is seen at the Gulf-American summit in Riyadh in July 2017. (Reuters)
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Saudi Arabia Hosts Gulf-American Summit on Wednesday

US President Donald Trump is seen at the Gulf-American summit in Riyadh in July 2017. (Reuters)
US President Donald Trump is seen at the Gulf-American summit in Riyadh in July 2017. (Reuters)

Riyadh will host on Wednesday a Gulf-American summit as US President Donald Trump kicks off a historic visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday.

The summit will bring together the US president with his counterparts from the Arab Gulf, an American and two Arab officials told Axios.

“Trump's first official foreign trip reflects the growing importance his administration is placing on economic cooperation and investments between the US and Gulf countries,” said Axios.

“The summit will be a chance for Trump to present his vision for US involvement in the Middle East and lay out his policy objectives in the region,” it added.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz sent on Sunday invitations to the leaders of Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman to attend the summit.

This will mark the fifth summit between the US and Gulf countries. The first was held in Camp David in May 2015, the second in April 2016, and the third in May 2017 in Riyadh, with Trump attending during his first term as president. The fourth summit was held in July 2022 and included the participation of Egypt, Jordan and Iraq.

The US State Department had told Asharq Al-Awsat that Trump’s visit reflects “without a doubt” Saudi Arabia’s importance and strategic role in the region.

The US sees the Kingdom as a pivotal partner in efforts aimed at achieving regional security and stability, said Samuel Warburg, regional spokesman for the US Department of State.

Washington is once again reaffirming its commitment to working with regional partners to find sustainable political and diplomatic solutions to crises and supporting efforts to restore calm in Gaza, he added.