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Minister of Environment Inspects Largest Floating Water Barges Worldwide in Yanbu

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Minister of Environment Inspects Largest Floating Water Barges Worldwide in Yanbu

Photo by SPA
Photo by SPA

Saudi Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Eng. Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al-Fadhli conducted an inspection tour of the "Environment system" in Yanbu Governorate, located in the Madinah region.
During the visit, the minister closely monitored several projects and their progress, while also receiving updates on the services being delivered to the residents of the governorate.
Eng. Al-Fadhli commenced his visits by engaging with citizens, farmers, and fishermen at the Yanbu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (YNBCCI) premises. He attentively heard their requests and addressed their inquiries regarding the services offered by the ministry, according to SPA.
During the meeting, the minister emphasized his commitment to backing development projects that provide environmental, water, and agricultural services to the citizens. He also expressed his determination to spare no effort in supporting the strategies, in line with the goals of the Saudi Vision 2030.
Eng. Al-Fadhli was briefed on the operations of the floating water barges in Yanbu, which play a vital role in meeting the water demand. The Kingdom possesses 3 giant barges, recognized as the largest globally, with a combined production capacity of 150,000 cubic meters per day.
Additionally, the minister held discussions with several leaders from the "Environment system" and examined the noteworthy accomplishments at the governorate level.
They explored avenues for further development and presented strategies for the environment, water, and agriculture sectors, all in alignment with the objectives of sustainable development and the goals of the Saudi Vision 2030.

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Saudi Arabia Unveils 8-Million-Year-Old Longest Climate Record

Work of the scientific team at the discovery sites (Heritage Commission)
Work of the scientific team at the discovery sites (Heritage Commission)
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Saudi Arabia Unveils 8-Million-Year-Old Longest Climate Record

Work of the scientific team at the discovery sites (Heritage Commission)
Work of the scientific team at the discovery sites (Heritage Commission)

The Saudi Heritage Commission has unveiled new evidence of recurrent humid periods that shaped the Arabian Peninsula’s climate over the past 8 million years.

The research, conducted under the Green Arabia Project, is based on one of the longest and most precisely dated cave records ever collected from central Arabia.

Dr. Ajab Alotibi, Director of Antiquities at the Heritage Commission, announced the findings during a press conference held in Riyadh on Wednesday. It is worth noting that the study was published in the science journal Nature.

The study’s findings are based on the analysis of 22 cave formations—scientifically known as speleothems—extracted from seven sinkholes located northeast of Riyadh, near the Shuwayyah area in Rumah Governorate.

Locally, these limestone caves are known as Duhool Al-Summan.

The climate record, preserved in the mineral layers of the stalagmites and stalactites, indicates recurring humid phases over the past eight million years. These wet spells created fertile ecosystems across the Arabian Peninsula, starkly contrasting with today’s harsh desert environment.

According to the study, the Saudi desert—currently one of the world’s largest geographic barriers due to its extreme aridity—once served as a natural corridor for animal and human migrations between Africa, Asia, and Europe.

The researchers found that these ancient wet periods played a crucial role in facilitating the movement of species and early humans across the interconnected continents.

The findings also support earlier fossil evidence from the Arabian Desert that points to the presence of water-dependent species, such as crocodiles, horses, and hippopotamuses.

These animals thrived in riverine and lake-rich environments that no longer exist in the modern desert, highlighting the region’s dramatic environmental transformation.