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Riyadh Prepares For Green Summit

A Saudi man looks at a solar plant in Uyayna, north of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, April 10, 2018. REUTERS/Faisal Al Nasser
A Saudi man looks at a solar plant in Uyayna, north of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, April 10, 2018. REUTERS/Faisal Al Nasser
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Riyadh Prepares For Green Summit

A Saudi man looks at a solar plant in Uyayna, north of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, April 10, 2018. REUTERS/Faisal Al Nasser
A Saudi man looks at a solar plant in Uyayna, north of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, April 10, 2018. REUTERS/Faisal Al Nasser

The Saudi capital is preparing to host the first edition of the Saudi Green Initiative Forum and the Green Middle East Initiative Summit, from Oct. 23 to 25.

The two initiatives were announced in March by Saudi Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, Prince Mohammad bin Salman, and received great global attention.

A report from the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) said that the two initiatives were based on “the Kingdom’s pioneering role in preserving the climate and supporting the efforts of the international community in facing the main environmental challenges.”

The report added that Saudi Arabia’s organization of the two important events comes “within the framework of its determination to create a lasting global impact, in the face of climate change, the protection of land and nature, and a strong and effective contribution to achieving global goals.”

Invitations to attend the Green Saudi Initiative Forum and the Green Middle East Initiative Summit were sent to a big number of presidents and government officials, in addition to CEOs of leading companies, and a number of international organizations, academics, environmental experts and civil society institutions.

The two Saudi initiatives aim to plant 50 billion trees in the region, and reduce carbon emissions by more than 10 percent of global contributions.

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Saudi Hajj and Umrah Minister Inspects Ramadan Service Readiness at Two Holy Mosques 

Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah and Board Chairman of the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques Tawfig Al-Rabiah during the inspection tour on Monday. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah and Board Chairman of the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques Tawfig Al-Rabiah during the inspection tour on Monday. (SPA)
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Saudi Hajj and Umrah Minister Inspects Ramadan Service Readiness at Two Holy Mosques 

Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah and Board Chairman of the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques Tawfig Al-Rabiah during the inspection tour on Monday. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah and Board Chairman of the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques Tawfig Al-Rabiah during the inspection tour on Monday. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah and Board Chairman of the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques Tawfig Al-Rabiah carried out on Monday a field inspection tour to assess operational and service readiness for the holy fasting month of Ramadan at the Grand Mosque, Prophet’s Mosque, and several other service sites in the holy city of Makkah.

Accompanied by the authority’s CEO Eng. Ghazi Al-Shahrani, the tour included a review of field operations, crowd management plans, and the flow of Umrah performers and worshippers.

It addressed coordination and integration mechanisms among relevant entities, as part of ongoing efforts by the ministry, the authority, and partner organizations serving pilgrims.

Al-Rabiah stressed that these efforts are carried out in line with the directives of the Kingdom's leadership and reflect the country's commitment to caring for the Two Holy Mosques and their visitors.

The level of readiness and the services provided during Ramadan are part of ongoing development efforts and they support the objectives of the Pilgrim Experience Program, part of Saudi Vision 2030, which aims to boost the quality of services and the overall experience of pilgrims, he added.

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SDRPY, EU Sign Strategic Partnership to Improve Living Conditions in Yemen 

Officials are seen at the signing ceremony in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)
Officials are seen at the signing ceremony in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)
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SDRPY, EU Sign Strategic Partnership to Improve Living Conditions in Yemen 

Officials are seen at the signing ceremony in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)
Officials are seen at the signing ceremony in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)

The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) and European Union announced on Monday the alignment of their efforts to improve livelihoods in Yemen.

These efforts focus on investment in economic recovery programs and reforms, job creation, strengthening state institutions, and boosting community resilience, including in the areas of food security, agriculture, electricity, water, and environmental sanitation.

Their strategic partnership is in line with efforts to strengthen international cooperation to support Yemen.

Supporting improved access to water in the Marib governorate is the first outcome of the strategic partnership.

The two parties signed in Riyadh an agreement with the SILA Foundation to implement a SAR9-million project, “Enhancing Water Security in Marib Governorate,” covering nine areas across the districts of Marib Al-Wadi, Marib City, and Harib. Over 350,000 people will benefit from the project.

The agreement reflects the parties’ commitment to joint action and continuous coordination to improve living conditions for all Yemenis.

The SDRPY and EU agreed to continue coordination and explore additional opportunities for cooperation in the water sector, as well as joint development projects and initiatives in other sectors.

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Saudi FM Receives Message from Iraqi Counterpart on Bilateral Ties 

Saudi Deputy Minister for International Multilateral Affairs Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Rassi and Iraqi Ambassador to the Kingdom Safia Taleb Al Souhail meet in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)
Saudi Deputy Minister for International Multilateral Affairs Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Rassi and Iraqi Ambassador to the Kingdom Safia Taleb Al Souhail meet in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)
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Saudi FM Receives Message from Iraqi Counterpart on Bilateral Ties 

Saudi Deputy Minister for International Multilateral Affairs Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Rassi and Iraqi Ambassador to the Kingdom Safia Taleb Al Souhail meet in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)
Saudi Deputy Minister for International Multilateral Affairs Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Rassi and Iraqi Ambassador to the Kingdom Safia Taleb Al Souhail meet in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received on Monday a written message from Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and FM Fuad Hussein on bilateral relations between their countries and ways to support and strengthen them.

The message was received by Saudi Deputy Minister for International Multilateral Affairs Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Rassi during a meeting in Riyadh with Iraqi Ambassador to the Kingdom Safia Taleb Al Souhail.

During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral ties and discussed issues of mutual interest.