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Saudi Arabia Calls for Integrating Circular Carbon Methods to Manufacturing, Production Systems

Cars drive past the Kingdom Centre Tower in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, January 30, 2018. REUTERS/Faisal Al Nasser
Cars drive past the Kingdom Centre Tower in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, January 30, 2018. REUTERS/Faisal Al Nasser
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Saudi Arabia Calls for Integrating Circular Carbon Methods to Manufacturing, Production Systems

Cars drive past the Kingdom Centre Tower in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, January 30, 2018. REUTERS/Faisal Al Nasser
Cars drive past the Kingdom Centre Tower in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, January 30, 2018. REUTERS/Faisal Al Nasser

Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman stressed that the kingdom was not part of the climate change crisis, emphasizing that the Kingdom is working seriously towards leading the world to a life free of carbon and gas emissions.

Underlining that Saudi Arabia was working towards a solution for climate change, Prince Abdulaziz affirmed that capturing Carbon will be the critical technology everyone must work on and collaborate on implementing.

During a seminar held in Riyadh on Wednesday, Prince Abdulaziz explained that several gases, other than CO2, are being emitted, such as methane.

For Saudi Arabia’s part, the energy minister reaffirmed that the Kingdom has the capabilities needed to lead an appropriate solution.

“Compared to the US, Canada, Britain, Russia, Mexico, Brazil, Venezuela, and other countries, our numbers show that we stand far from the emissions of these countries,” said Prince Abdulaziz, noting that the Kingdom is among the promoters of green economies.

He stressed the need to enhance international cooperation on employing the latest technology to help integrate circular carbon systems at all levels, enable industrial integration, prevent emissions, and create climate-friendly structures that support sustainable development.

Prince Abdulaziz stressed that Riyadh had called on all world countries to adopt this initiative to achieve carbon neutrality.

Prince Abdulaziz’s remarks were given at a virtual symposium entitled “Circular Carbon Economy: Total Carbon Management” organized by the Saudi Industrial Development Fund (SIDF).

The seminar brought together clean energy researchers, policymakers, regulators, and academics for practical discussions on policy and regulatory reforms needed to advance clean energy technologies and innovation successfully.

It tackled topics related to manufacturing and production systems integrating circular carbon systems at all levels.

Prince Abdulaziz stressed that Saudi Arabia would not be part of the global problem but instead will be at the forefront of work towards a solution and environmentally friendly activities.

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Attractive Environment Drives Surge in Private Tourism Facilities in Saudi Arabia

Visitors flock to one of the events of “Riyadh Season 2024” (SPA)
Visitors flock to one of the events of “Riyadh Season 2024” (SPA)
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Attractive Environment Drives Surge in Private Tourism Facilities in Saudi Arabia

Visitors flock to one of the events of “Riyadh Season 2024” (SPA)
Visitors flock to one of the events of “Riyadh Season 2024” (SPA)

As Saudi Arabia experiences a surge in visitor numbers, there is a growing need to expand tourism infrastructure to keep up with demand.

In this context, the private facilities sector has emerged as a practical solution, contributing positively to increasing the income of local citizens who own these facilities.

This growth is reflected in the significant rise in the number of licenses granted by the Ministry of Tourism, which saw an increase of 333% in 2024 compared to the previous year.

In January, the Ministry of Tourism announced a new mandate requiring booking platforms and apps to exclude or refrain from listing unlicensed private hospitality facilities.

This move aims to ensure the quality of services provided to both local and international tourists across the Kingdom. The Ministry warned that any platforms violating this directive would face penalties.

This initiative is part of a campaign which seeks to enforce compliance with tourism licensing standards and regulations, ensuring facilities meet the criteria outlined in the Kingdom's Tourism Law and its accompanying regulations.

According to preliminary data from the Ministry of Tourism, the number of licenses issued for private hospitality facilities reached 8,357 last year, compared to 1,929 licenses in 2023.

Under the Kingdom’s Tourism Law, a private hospitality facility is defined as “any furnished and independent property unit, owned by an individual, licensed by the Ministry of Tourism, and offering daily accommodation services for a fee.”

Ministry spokesperson Mohammed Al Rasasimah emphasized that the growing number of licenses issued for private hospitality facilities reflects the ministry’s commitment to enabling individual investors in the hospitality sector to obtain the necessary operating licenses.

This initiative aims to enhance the quality of services provided.

He added that these efforts are part of the "Guests Are Our Priority" campaign, which seeks to strengthen compliance with licensing and classification standards and ensure facilities meet the conditions set out in the Tourism Law and its regulations.

Dr. Salem Baajajah, an economic expert and professor at King Abdulaziz University, told Asharq Al-Awsat that the significant growth in hospitality and tourism facilities is a result of the Ministry of Tourism's efforts to attract foreign investors.

He added that this expansion reflects a growing demand from international investors seeking to capitalize on opportunities in Saudi Arabia, aligned with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goal of increasing the number of tourists visiting Saudi Arabia.

He further explained that the tourism sector is experiencing notable growth, contributing to higher revenues for local citizens.