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Arar thrives with endangered northern wild thyme cultivation

The Aman Environmental Society witnessed a successful cultivation of the endangered northern wild thyme plant in the city of Arar, located in the Northern Borders region, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. Society member…
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Saudi royal reserve abuzz over beekeeping program

A “Bee Basics” training program by the Imam Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Royal Reserve Development Authority is offering qualifications and opportunities that will ultimately strengthen the local economy. The program provides both theoretical…
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Saudi ginseng reappears in Northern Borders region after 20 years

Saudi ginseng, an evergreen shrub with yellow flowers, has reappeared after a 20-year absence in the deserts of the Northern Border region, Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday. Nasser Rashid Al-Majlad, president of Amana…
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Eight Arabian oryx calves born at royal reserve

Eight Arabian oryx calves have been welcomed at the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve, it was announced on Thursday. The arrival of the oryxes marks a significant step in the reserve’s breeding program, Saudi Press Agency reported.…
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Climate Change

‘Kingdom aims to lead in global efforts to combat climate change,’ says Saudi’s climate envoy

The inaugural National Greening Forum, which was organized by the National Center for Vegetation Cover Development & Combating Desertification, took place in Riyadh on Monday to look at the Kingdom’s efforts in afforestation and…
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Green cover in Imam Turki Royal Reserve grows to 8.5%

Green cover in the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve has grown to 8.5 percent, the reserve’s development authority has said, according to the Saudi Press Agency. Covering an area of 91,000 sq. km, the reserve is located in the…
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ACCIONA presents its first talks in Riyadh on reverse osmosis desalination

ACCIONA, a leader in regenerative solutions for a decarbonized economy, held its first panel discussion in its series of talks designed to promote regenerative and sustainable solutions in Saudi Arabia. The event, held at the Spanish…
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Mideast, global water sustainability under spotlight at Riyadh forum

The third Saudi Water Forum, being held in Riyadh until May 1, has featured 10 workshops focusing on the future of the water sector, in line with Saudi Vision 2030. The forum was inaugurated on Monday by Saudi Arabia’s Minister of…
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World needs rewilding experiments, Riyadh forum told

The Kingdom is taking promising steps to balance its ecosystem by expanding rewilding efforts. Rewilding is a method used to restore and sustain biodiversity by reintroducing wild animals, restoring wilderness areas and promoting natural…
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