Saudi Contacts to Support Global Efforts for Addressing Climate Challenges

Saudi Arabia is making tangible international efforts to support afforestation, environmental sustainability, and climate conservation (SPA)
Saudi Arabia is making tangible international efforts to support afforestation, environmental sustainability, and climate conservation (SPA)
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Saudi Contacts to Support Global Efforts for Addressing Climate Challenges

Saudi Arabia is making tangible international efforts to support afforestation, environmental sustainability, and climate conservation (SPA)
Saudi Arabia is making tangible international efforts to support afforestation, environmental sustainability, and climate conservation (SPA)

Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman has affirmed the need for enhancing international cooperation in energy fields and industry innovations to serve global trends in the field of sustainability and preservation of the planet.

Prince Abdulaziz has been meeting with ministers from all over the world to discuss the matter ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27), which kicks off on Sunday in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.

On Friday, Prince Abdulaziz held a virtual meeting with Rob Jetten, Minister of Climate and Energy Policy of the Netherlands.

During the telephone conversation, the two ministers agreed to further enhance the bilateral relationship between Saudi Arabia and the Netherlands in the field of energy.

On Thursday evening, Prince Abdulaziz held a virtual meeting with his Indonesian counterpart Arifin Tasrif.

The two ministers emphasized the importance of the brotherly relations between Indonesia and the Kingdom. They noted that Saudi Arabia continues to be a trusted partner and major oil and refined products supplier to Indonesia.

Both ministers stressed the importance of increasing cooperation between the two countries in the energy sector, such as investment opportunities in refining, petrochemicals, electricity, and renewables.

In addition to energy efficiency, they discussed raising awareness and knowledge of Circular Carbon Economy’s (CCE) policies and technologies



GACA to Showcase Saudi Aviation Achievements at Bahrain International Airshow

GACA to Showcase Saudi Aviation Achievements at Bahrain International Airshow
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GACA to Showcase Saudi Aviation Achievements at Bahrain International Airshow

GACA to Showcase Saudi Aviation Achievements at Bahrain International Airshow

The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) will take part in the seventh edition of the Bahrain International Airshow, which will be held from November 13 to 15 at Sakhir Airbase.

The event will showcase the achievements of the Saudi aviation sector, highlight significant investment opportunities available, reinforce the Kingdom's leadership in the global aviation arena, and explore avenues for collaboration to develop a more prosperous aviation sector.
GACA Spokesperson Ibtisam Al-Shehri said that at the airshow, the authority will present its initiatives to develop regulations that promote growth and innovation in the Kingdom's aviation sector, and highlight the achievements of the National Aviation Strategy, which aims to secure $100 billion in investments, boost passenger traffic to 330 million and link the Kingdom to 250 international destinations by 2030.
She added that GACA will also introduce the Civil Aviation Environmental Sustainability Program, and emphasize its expertise in enhancing passenger experience and streamlining operational procedures, all in accordance with the latest international standards.
The Bahrain International Airshow will feature 11 sponsoring companies, 223 civil and military delegations from 56 countries, and more than 135 local, regional, and global companies.