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Leaders
13-06-2025
- Climate
- Leaders
NCM Issues Over 59,000 Weather Bulletins to Support Air Navigation, Safety During Hajj
The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) announced that it issued and transmitted more than 59,000 meteorological reports and data entries during the 1446 Hajj season. These efforts were aimed at supporting air navigation and ensuring flight safety by providing accurate, timely information to relevant authorities. As part of its broader operations during the pilgrimage, NCM also issued over 39,000 weather bulletins to assist agencies responsible for crowd management and pilgrim services. These measures were designed to help maintain a safe and stable environment throughout the holy sites. In addition to its operational activities, the center conducted three specialized field research studies involving more than 25 researchers and experts. The studies focused on monitoring microclimate variations, advancing forecasting technologies, and evaluating the environmental and public health impacts of weather conditions in the holy areas. Artificial intelligence was also utilized to enhance the accuracy of numerical weather models. These initiatives were carried out under a comprehensive operational plan developed in coordination with various authorities. The plan also included public awareness campaigns and field outreach programs at the Grand Mosque, the holy sites, and Haramain High-Speed Railway stations, supported by NCM's partners across several service sectors. NCM reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring public safety through high standards of quality and integration, in line with the Kingdom's leadership vision and the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. Related Topics: Saudi Arabia, Netherlands Discuss Trade Cooperation ROSHN Green Initiative Center: Inspiring Future Environmental Leaders Saudi Arabia Welcomes Foreign Real Estate Investors Outside Holy Cities All You Need to Know about Hajj Rituals: A Step-by-Step Guide Short link : Post Views: 15
Leaders
12-06-2025
- Business
- Leaders
Saudi Arabia, Netherlands Sign Agreements in Environmental, Agricultural Fields
Saudi Arabia and the Kingdom of the Netherlands have signed multiple agreements and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) aimed at strengthening cooperation in the fields of environment, water, and agriculture. These agreements, involving both public and private sector entities from both countries, include investments totaling more than SAR 428 million. The funds will be directed toward developing and localizing advanced technologies in these critical sectors. The signings took place during the visit of Saudi Vice Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture, Eng. Mansour bin Hilal Al Mushaiti, to the Netherlands from June 10 to 12. A total of 27 agreements and MoUs were formalized in the presence of senior ministry officials and representatives from Saudi and Dutch organizations. This visit aligns with the Ministry's broader strategy to elevate the global competitiveness of Saudi Arabia's agricultural sector, promote the production and export of local agricultural goods, enhance trade relations with the Netherlands, and deepen international cooperation. These efforts support the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. Related Topics: Saudi Arabia, Netherlands Discuss Trade Cooperation ROSHN Green Initiative Center: Inspiring Future Environmental Leaders Saudi Arabia Welcomes Foreign Real Estate Investors Outside Holy Cities All You Need to Know about Hajj Rituals: A Step-by-Step Guide Short link : Post Views: 7 Related Stories
Leaders
09-06-2025
- Business
- Leaders
GASTAT Reports 3.4% Growth in Real GDP for Q1 2025
The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) has released its latest report on Saudi Arabia's real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the first quarter of 2025, showing a 3.4% year on year increase compared to Q1 2024. This growth was largely fueled by a 4.9% expansion in non-oil activities and a 3.2% rise in government activities. In contrast, oil-related activities declined by 0.5% over the same period. On a seasonally adjusted basis, real GDP grew by 1.1% compared to the fourth quarter of 2024. According to GASTAT, non-oil activities were the main drivers of annual GDP growth, contributing 2.8 percentage points. Government activities and net product taxes also supported growth, contributing 0.5 and 0.2 percentage points, respectively. Most sectors experienced positive annual growth. Notably, the wholesale and retail trade, along with restaurants and hotels, recorded the strongest performance, posting an 8.4% annual growth rate and a 0.7% increase from the previous quarter. Related Topics: GASTAT Reports 13.4% Growth in Non-Oil Exports in Q1 2025, 10.7% Increase in March ROSHN Green Initiative Center: Inspiring Future Environmental Leaders Saudi Arabia Welcomes Foreign Real Estate Investors Outside Holy Cities All You Need to Know about Hajj Rituals: A Step-by-Step Guide Discover Top Hotels Near Masjid Al-Haram for Hajj 2025 Short link : Post Views: 18 Related Stories
Leaders
06-04-2025
- General
- Leaders
ROSHN Green Initiative Center: Inspiring Future Environmental Leaders
The ROSHN Green Initiative Center has welcomed over 350 students from various schools and educational institutions to participate in interactive educational experiences. These programs aim to foster environmental responsibility and highlight the role of everyday practices in advancing sustainability and improving quality of life. The visits featured hands-on activities, enabling both children and adults to plant seedlings. This experience underscored the vital role individuals play in contributing to a greener future. Center's Role in Saudi Green Initiative ROSHN Group founded the Center in September in the SEDRA community of North Riyadh. The Center supports the Saudi Green Initiative by promoting environmental awareness and sustainability through educational programs. Furthermore, the Center offers a comprehensive educational experience. It sheds light on the life cycle of native plants and the interconnection between environmental conservation, public health, and national development. Equipped with advanced technology, the Center features an innovative nursery. It produces over 100,000 seedlings and 5,000 native trees annually. The educational journey traces the stages of plant growth, from seed planting to germination, for visitors. Commitment to a Greener Future The ROSHN Green Initiative Center is one of the Group's most prominent initiatives in sustainability. It reflects the commitment to supporting Saudi Arabia's ambition to become a global leader in shaping a greener future. Raising environmental awareness, embedding sustainable practices, and advancing initiatives that improve quality of life across the Kingdom drive these efforts. The ROSHN Green Initiative was launched on the 93rd Saudi National Day as part of YUHYEEK, ROSHN Group's social responsibility program. The initiative plays a central role in the Group's broader contribution to advancing national sustainability efforts. Short link : Post Views: 7
Zawya
06-04-2025
- General
- Zawya
ROSHN Green Initiative Center welcomes school students and educational institutions to endorse environmental awareness
As part of ROSHN Group's contribution to Saudi Green Initiative Day, the ROSHN Green Initiative Center highlights the importance of environmental awareness and the connection between environmental preservation, public health, and national development. More than 350 students from various schools and educational institutions have participated in interactive programs and activities organized by the Center since its launch in September, aimed at fostering environmental responsibility. Riyadh – The ROSHN Green Initiative Center has welcomed more than 350 students from a variety of schools and educational institutions. The students took part in interactive educational experiences and awareness-focused programs aimed at fostering environmental responsibility and highlighting the role of everyday practices in advancing sustainability and improving quality of life. The visits also featured hands-on activities that enabled participants, both children and adults, to actively engage in planting seedlings, offering an experience that underscored the vital role individuals play in contributing to a greener future. Established by ROSHN Group in September at SEDRA community in North Riyadh, the Center forms an integral part of the Group's ongoing efforts to contribute to the goals of the Saudi Green Initiative. It serves as a key platform for promoting environmental awareness and reinforcing the Kingdom's leadership in sustainability through inclusive educational and interactive programming. The Center offers a comprehensive educational experience that sheds light on the life cycle of native plants and the interconnection between environmental conservation, public health, and national development. Equipped with advanced technology, the Center features an innovative nursery that produces over 100,000 seedlings and 5,000 native trees annually. Visitors are taken on an educational journey that traces the stages of plant growth, from seed planting to germination. The ROSHN Green Initiative Center is considered one of the Group's most prominent initiatives in the field of sustainability, reflecting its commitment to supporting Saudi Arabia's ambition to become a global leader in shaping a greener future. These efforts are driven by raising environmental awareness, embedding sustainable practices, and advancing initiatives that improve quality of life across the Kingdom The ROSHN Green Initiative was launched on the 93rd Saudi National Day as part of YUHYEEK, ROSHN Group's social responsibility program. The initiative also plays a central role in the Group's broader contribution to advancing national sustainability efforts.
