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.



Saudi 1st First Women Wildlife Ranger Unit Celebrates 5,000th Patrol

Photo by SPA
Photo by SPA
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Saudi 1st First Women Wildlife Ranger Unit Celebrates 5,000th Patrol

Photo by SPA
Photo by SPA

Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve Development Authority announced in a press release on Thursday the 5,000th patrol by Saudi Arabia's first women wildlife ranger unit.
Reserve development authority CEO Andrew Zaloumis stated that the women rangers' team is exploring new horizons one patrol at a time.

According to SPA, he emphasized that women's conservation teams are crucial, and noted that the reserve has focused on empowering women—who comprise 33% of the 183-strong team, well above the global average of less than 11%.
Zaloumis attributed the success to a female-led team within the reserve, from executive management to the socio-economic development unit, which collaborates with local women to build their capacity as conservation leaders.
Since their historic induction in 2022, these women have played a vital role in conserving the reserve's natural and cultural heritage while paving the way for women in Saudi Arabia to pursue careers in conservation.