ROSHN Inaugurates RGIC in Support of Saudi Green Initiative

The ROSHN Green Initiative Center (RGIC) is a flagship facility in line with the Saudi Green Initiative.SPA
The ROSHN Green Initiative Center (RGIC) is a flagship facility in line with the Saudi Green Initiative.SPA
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ROSHN Inaugurates RGIC in Support of Saudi Green Initiative

The ROSHN Green Initiative Center (RGIC) is a flagship facility in line with the Saudi Green Initiative.SPA
The ROSHN Green Initiative Center (RGIC) is a flagship facility in line with the Saudi Green Initiative.SPA

ROSHN, Saudi Arabia's leading real estate developer and a PIF giga project, announced on Wednesday the inauguration of the ROSHN Green Initiative Center (RGIC), a flagship facility in line with the Saudi Green Initiative.
RGIC will serve as a tree nursery and educational hub open to the public, cultivating greenery to enrich ROSHN communities and surrounding areas, ROSHN said in a statement.
At the launch of RGIC, ROSHN signed four sustainability-focused agreements with Saudi organizations. They will support ROSHN's efforts to promote green concepts, such as the circular economy, reducing carbon emissions, and ecological regeneration.
Launched last year as part of ROSHN's Yuhyeek CSR program on the occasion of the Kingdom’s 93rd National Day, the ROSHN Green Initiative has already delivered on initial goals, with over 32,000 seedlings, 25,000 mangrove trees, and 4,300 other trees planted across the Kingdom through 93 green initiatives. Over 3,000 volunteers and 75 schools have been engaged in these efforts.
According to the statement, RGIC, equipped with state-of-the-art technologies, will be able to produce 2,000 trees annually. The facility will also serve as a learning hub, offering educational and interactive engagements to the public and organizations interested in supporting Saudi Arabia's sustainability programs.
The trees grown at RGIC will be planted in ROSHN's communities and certain areas throughout the country, contributing to environmental preservation and regeneration, as outlined by the Saudi Green Initiative.
ROSHN, the statement said, is committed to human-centric and sustainable communities, incorporating eco-friendly practices in its operations and developments. It focuses on energy and water usage, materials and waste management, transport and connectivity, and community well-being.
ROSHN was one of the first organizations in Saudi Arabia to join the UN Global Compact, proof of its dedication to advancing sustainability and ecological regeneration, according to the statement.



Saudi Northern Borders Witness Return of Diplotaxis

Photo by SPA
Photo by SPA
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Saudi Northern Borders Witness Return of Diplotaxis

Photo by SPA
Photo by SPA

The Saudi Northern Borders region, renowned for its diverse desert landscape, is witnessing the resurgence of the Diplotaxis, a vibrant yellow-flowered species that had become increasingly rare.
This resurgence is attributed to continuous conservation efforts, including the establishment of wildlife reserves and the implementation of stricter environmental protection laws, according to SPA.
Diplotaxis is an annual plant in the Northern Boreders region, typically reaching half a meter in height. Its hairy leaves, an adaptation to the harsh desert climate, help retain moisture. The plant thrives in gravelly soils and blooms in spring with fragrant yellow flowers.
Aman Environmental Association Board of Directors Chairman Nasser Al-Majlad told SPA that the early rainfall this year fostered the growth of numerous plant species, including Diplotaxis, which had been absent from the area for several years.
The Northern Borders region boasts a rich variety of plant life, including aromatic, seasonal, and annual species.

This diverse flora plays a crucial role in combating desertification, stabilizing soil, increasing biodiversity, and enhancing the region's environmental health. Moreover, it contributes to the region's tourism appeal.