Saudi Arabia Announces Participation in Horticulture Expo 2023 in Doha

A night view of Doha, Qatar. (AFP)
A night view of Doha, Qatar. (AFP)
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Saudi Arabia Announces Participation in Horticulture Expo 2023 in Doha

A night view of Doha, Qatar. (AFP)
A night view of Doha, Qatar. (AFP)

Saudi Arabia announced on Sunday its participation in Expo 2023 Doha for Horticulture to show its efforts in facing environmental challenges.

Held under the theme “Green Desert, Better Environment”, Expo 2023 Doha for Horticulture will focus on inspiring and informing people about creative methods to mitigate and minimize desertification.

Head Director of Saudi Arabia’s participation Saleh Bindakhil explained that the Saudi participation in the Expo is part of its efforts and contributions to achieving environmental sustainability through the ambitious Vision 2030 initiatives.

He added that Saudi Arabia will work to lead the next green era by launching many programs, such as the Saudi Green and Middle East Green initiatives. The initiatives have a role in achieving a green future for all, food security, and improving the quality of life.

The Saudi Pavilion at Expo Doha 2023 will feature many sections that reflect the diversity and richness of the Kingdom. The projects of the 2030 Vision will be highlighted, such as the sustainability projects, programs that focus on boosting food security, and transformation of agriculture through modern technology, hydroponics and horticultural.



UK Travel Disrupted as Storm Bert Fallout Continues

Waves crash over the harbor arm caused by high winds from Storm Bert in Folkestone, Britain, November 24, 2024. (Reuters)
Waves crash over the harbor arm caused by high winds from Storm Bert in Folkestone, Britain, November 24, 2024. (Reuters)
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UK Travel Disrupted as Storm Bert Fallout Continues

Waves crash over the harbor arm caused by high winds from Storm Bert in Folkestone, Britain, November 24, 2024. (Reuters)
Waves crash over the harbor arm caused by high winds from Storm Bert in Folkestone, Britain, November 24, 2024. (Reuters)

Britain's roads and railways were hit by closures on Monday after Storm Bert battered the country over the weekend, causing widespread flooding and killing four people.

There were more than 200 flood warnings and flood alerts in place across England and Wales, while trains from London to the southwest were cancelled and rail services in central England were severely disrupted.

"Do not attempt to travel on any route today," Great Western Railway, whose trains connect London to Bristol and Cornwall, said on X.

Among those killed during the storm were a dog walker in North Wales and a man who died when a tree hit his car in southern England.

Major roads in Northamptonshire and Bristol were closed, while fallen trees on rail lines cut off services between London and Stansted Airport, Britain's fourth busiest hub.

The disruption comes after Storm Bert hit Britain late on Friday, bringing snow, rain and strong winds.

The Met Office kept a warning for strong winds in place for northern Scotland on Monday and said the storm would clear from that part of the country early on Tuesday.