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SPARK Becomes 1st Saudi Industrial City to Receive Sustainable Gold Classification With Distinction

An artist's impression of King Salman Energy Park. (SPA)
An artist's impression of King Salman Energy Park. (SPA)
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SPARK Becomes 1st Saudi Industrial City to Receive Sustainable Gold Classification With Distinction

An artist's impression of King Salman Energy Park. (SPA)
An artist's impression of King Salman Energy Park. (SPA)

The Sustainable Building Program of the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing awarded the King Salman Energy City (SPARK) the first sustainable gold classification with distinction in Saudi Arabia.

The announcement came during the inauguration ceremony of the ETMAM program in Riyadh, in the presence of Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Municipal, Rural Affairs and Housing Majed bin Abdullah Al-Hogail, and Abdulkarim Alghamdi, Vice President of Project Management at Saudi Aramco.

Alghamdi said that the King Salman Energy City (SPARK), launched by Saudi Aramco, was seeking to create a sustainable ecosystem at a global level.

Such achievement enhances SPARK’s ability to support manufacturers and investors in their path towards obtaining a “sustainable” certificate for their own facilities, he added.

The sustainable building program aims to address long-term sustainability challenges, and helps cities and communities develop responsible plans to improve sustainability, environmentally-friendly systems in energy, water, waste and transportation, and many other elements that contribute to quality of life and enhance the local economy, in line with the Kingdom’s ambitious Vision 2030.

The Developers Services Center (ETMAM) is considered one of the most important national initiatives aimed at facilitating the launching of the real estate sector in the Kingdom, creating an attractive environment and increasing the volume of investments inside and outside Saudi Arabia.

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Oman’s Commerce Minister: Omani-Saudi Trade, Economic Ties Witness Significant Growth

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General view of Riyadh. SPA
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Oman’s Commerce Minister: Omani-Saudi Trade, Economic Ties Witness Significant Growth

General view of Riyadh. SPA
General view of Riyadh. SPA

Omani Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion Qais bin Mohammad Al-Yousef has said that trade and economic relations between Oman and Saudi Arabia are experiencing significant growth, reflecting the strength of the fraternal and historical ties between the two countries.

During a news conference organized by the Omani Ministry of Information under the theme "Oman and the World," Al-Yousef explained on Thursday that joint projects reflect the efforts made to enhance economic cooperation between the two nations, particularly in areas that support trade exchange, regional economic development and expanding cooperation in fields such as energy, industry, technology, and tourism.

He highlighted Saudi Arabia’s efforts in opening the land route linking the Kingdom to Oman, which represents a qualitative leap in enhancing bilateral trade movement. It has facilitated the mobility of both companies and citizens and boosted tourism and public communication, alongside supporting both nations’ efforts to achieve economic integration through building advanced infrastructure, he said.

"Saudi-Omani relations are strong and prosperous, witnessing growth in all areas. We are confident that the continued cooperation between us will yield strategic gains that serve the interests of both countries in the commercial, industrial, or tourism sectors,” the minister said.

He also pointed out that Saudi Arabia has made significant strides in developing the industrial sector and modernizing the logistical infrastructure, which opens new horizons for joint cooperation, especially in areas related to industrial integration and investment in major projects.

He highlighted the recent visit by Saudi Minister of Commerce Majid Al-Kassabi to Oman, where he discussed several initiatives that both sides aim to implement in the near future, as well as opportunities to launch joint projects between the private sectors of both countries, particularly in industrial fields.

Al-Yousef stressed the Saudi-Omani relationship serves as a model for Arab economic cooperation, and that the future holds many opportunities to strengthen this cooperation at all levels.