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IUCN Honors King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) honored King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority for its commitment to global standards for joining the Green List. (SPA)
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) honored King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority for its commitment to global standards for joining the Green List. (SPA)
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IUCN Honors King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) honored King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority for its commitment to global standards for joining the Green List. (SPA)
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) honored King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority for its commitment to global standards for joining the Green List. (SPA)

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) honored the King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority for its commitment to global standards for joining the Green List, and for its efforts to enhance the sustainability of ecosystems and biodiversity, SPA said on Saturday.
This program was established to enhance protected areas and highlight nature conservation efforts in accordance with international best practices.
The certificate of honor was received by Abdullah bin Ahmed Al-Amer, the CEO of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority, from Dr Grethel Aguilar, the IUCN Director General.
The event was held on the sidelines of the Climate Summit (COP28) held in Dubai.

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Cold Wave Hits Gulf Countries, Temperatures Reach Freezing Point

The strongest cold wave ever recorded in Saudi Arabia lasted for seven consecutive days (SPA)
The strongest cold wave ever recorded in Saudi Arabia lasted for seven consecutive days (SPA)
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Cold Wave Hits Gulf Countries, Temperatures Reach Freezing Point

The strongest cold wave ever recorded in Saudi Arabia lasted for seven consecutive days (SPA)
The strongest cold wave ever recorded in Saudi Arabia lasted for seven consecutive days (SPA)

A cold wave is affecting the Gulf countries, bringing temperatures close to freezing in several areas, with frost expected in some regions.

Hussein Al-Qahtani, spokesperson for the Saudi National Center for Meteorology (NCM) said the winter weather report shows a generally mild season, despite temperatures dropping to as low as minus 3°C in some places.

“We are nearing the end of the first quarter of winter, and cold waves usually come from the north, with the northern regions of Saudi Arabia being the first to feel the impact,” said Al-Qahtani.

“Cities like Al-Qurayyat, Turaif, Sakaka, and the northern border areas are the coldest, followed by the eastern and central regions,” he added.

Speaking to Asharq Al-Awsat, Al-Qahtani said there are two months of winter remaining, with cold waves expected to bring rain to northern, western, and central Saudi Arabia, ranging from moderate to heavy.

He also mentioned that while there is a chance of snowfall on Mount Al-Lawz in the Tabuk region, it is not very likely. The NCM is closely monitoring the situation and will issue warnings if necessary.

He added that snowfall in neighboring northern countries could affect northern Saudi areas, particularly the Tabuk highlands.

On Thursday, the NCM shared details of the strongest cold wave in Saudi Arabia’s history, which occurred 33 years ago. In January 1992, the Hail station recorded a low of minus 9.3°C, with the cold wave lasting seven days.

Al-Qahtani said a repeat of the 1992 cold wave is unlikely this season. He noted that while temperatures may drop to minus 3°C, this winter is expected to be milder overall, and such low temperatures are not expected to last as long as the seven days in 1992.