Saudi Arabia to Host 9th Conference of Environment Ministers in Islamic World

Saudi Arabia is set to host and preside over the 9th Conference of Environment Ministers in the Islamic World.
Saudi Arabia is set to host and preside over the 9th Conference of Environment Ministers in the Islamic World.
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Saudi Arabia to Host 9th Conference of Environment Ministers in Islamic World

Saudi Arabia is set to host and preside over the 9th Conference of Environment Ministers in the Islamic World.
Saudi Arabia is set to host and preside over the 9th Conference of Environment Ministers in the Islamic World.

Saudi Arabia is set to host and preside over the 9th Conference of Environment Ministers in the Islamic World.

The conference, organized by the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture in partnership with the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), will take place in Jeddah from October 18 to 19. A total of 52 countries and 30 regional and international organizations dedicated to environmental matters will participate in the event.

The conference program will include several scientific sessions. The first session will address the concept of green transformation within the Islamic world, examining both the challenges and opportunities it presents. The second session will focus on the role of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies in achieving sustainable development goals. The closing session will conclude the conference.

Coinciding with the conference, the Sixth Meeting of the Islamic Executive Bureau for the Environment will convene, bringing together the nine member states of the Executive Bureau, as well as numerous regional and international organizations. Additionally, an exhibition will be held concurrently with the conference.

During the ministerial meeting, elections will be held to select members of the Islamic Executive Bureau for the Environment. Furthermore, decisions regarding the location and date of the tenth conference session will be made.

One of the main highlights of the conference will be the presentation of the third edition of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Award for Environmental Management. This prestigious award will recognize 21 winners from 18 Islamic nations for their outstanding contributions to environmental management.

By hosting this conference, Saudi Arabia reaffirms its commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable development within the Islamic world.



Moose Rescued from Swimming Pool in New Hampshire

This image taken from video provided by the Bedford, N.H., Police Department, shows a moose being freed after it was stuck in a residential swimming pool, Thursday Oct. 3, 2024, in Bedford. (Bedford Police Department via AP)
This image taken from video provided by the Bedford, N.H., Police Department, shows a moose being freed after it was stuck in a residential swimming pool, Thursday Oct. 3, 2024, in Bedford. (Bedford Police Department via AP)
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Moose Rescued from Swimming Pool in New Hampshire

This image taken from video provided by the Bedford, N.H., Police Department, shows a moose being freed after it was stuck in a residential swimming pool, Thursday Oct. 3, 2024, in Bedford. (Bedford Police Department via AP)
This image taken from video provided by the Bedford, N.H., Police Department, shows a moose being freed after it was stuck in a residential swimming pool, Thursday Oct. 3, 2024, in Bedford. (Bedford Police Department via AP)

Police and firefighters in New Hampshire responded to an unusual call Thursday morning — a moose was trapped in a backyard swimming pool.
A video shot by police shows rescuers removing a pool covering after arriving at the home at about 8:45 a.m. to reveal the adult moose standing in the water.
After the cover was removed, the moose strolled out of the shallow end of the pool and headed to a wooded area next to the home.
Bedford Police Chief Daniel Douidi said in a statement that no people or animals were harmed.
“I want to remind residents that moose can be very dangerous animals due to their size, and we appreciate that residents called us this morning to assist with this situation,” Douidi said.