60 States Agree to Transform Region into Major Bridge for Int’l Transition to Renewable Energy 

More than 60 government ministers and delegations responsible for their countries’ minerals and metals strategies attended on Tuesday the second Ministerial Roundtable hosted by Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
More than 60 government ministers and delegations responsible for their countries’ minerals and metals strategies attended on Tuesday the second Ministerial Roundtable hosted by Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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60 States Agree to Transform Region into Major Bridge for Int’l Transition to Renewable Energy 

More than 60 government ministers and delegations responsible for their countries’ minerals and metals strategies attended on Tuesday the second Ministerial Roundtable hosted by Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
More than 60 government ministers and delegations responsible for their countries’ minerals and metals strategies attended on Tuesday the second Ministerial Roundtable hosted by Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

More than 60 government ministers and delegations responsible for their countries’ minerals and metals strategies attended on Tuesday the second Ministerial Roundtable hosted by Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources in the largest-ever meeting of its kind.  

The ministers agreed that minerals are necessary to build a cleaner economy through new and emerging technologies.  

Moreover, the roundtable revealed that ministers and officials of 62 states are studying the mechanism of transforming the mining region stretching from Africa to West and Central Asia, a major bridge in the global transition to renewable energy.  

Although the region is home to nearly half of the world's population, it has not invested significantly in the renewable energy sector, contributing only 11 % to its global GDP.  

The Roundtable will be followed by the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) 2023, which runs between January 11 – 12. FMF is conducted under the auspices of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz.  

Bandar AlKhorayef, Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, opened the meeting with a speech in which he welcomed participants and highlighted that the meeting reflected the vital role mining plays in shaping our transition to a sustainable future and equitable economic development.  

He said the Roundtable reflects the vital role played by the mining industry in shaping the transition to a sustainable future and achieving fair economic development.  

One of the advantages of developing the minerals and metals sector in the region is strengthening local communities and improving the balance of trade with the world, said the minister.  

AlKhorayef revealed that his country attracted $32 billion in investments in mining and minerals during the past year. 



Saudi Tourism Ministry Intensifies Inspection Efforts in Summer Tourist Destinations

Saudi Tourism Ministry Intensifies Inspection Efforts in Summer Tourist Destinations
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Saudi Tourism Ministry Intensifies Inspection Efforts in Summer Tourist Destinations

Saudi Tourism Ministry Intensifies Inspection Efforts in Summer Tourist Destinations

The Saudi Ministry of Tourism has intensified its inspection efforts across several summer tourist destinations in the Kingdom, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Saturday.

These inspections aim to ensure that hospitality facilities hold the necessary licenses from the ministry and comply with approved quality standards, coinciding with the launch of the Saudi Summer season.

The inspection tours covered multiple regions and cities, including Aseer, Al-Baha, Taif, and Jeddah, over the past two months.

The ministry's inspection teams conducted more than 2,800 visits to summer destinations. The visits assessed the quality of services provided, the availability of safety requirements, and cleanliness levels, while also confirming that facilities had obtained the necessary licenses to operate.

The ministry emphasized to all hospitality establishments, including private facilities, the importance of delivering high-quality services and adhering to its approved regulations. It stressed that violators will face penalties, which may include fines of up to SAR1 million, closure of the facility, or both.