Media ‘plays a vital role in fostering tolerance’

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Officials added that the Kingdom has always been a beacon of peace, security and stability in the region. (SPA)
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Officials added that the Kingdom has always been a beacon of peace, security and stability in the region. (SPA)
Updated 21 December 2018
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Media ‘plays a vital role in fostering tolerance’

  • The delegations, which included officials from Pakistan, India, Malaysia and Afghanistan, reasserted their support for the Kingdom in the face of negative press within international media outlets

JEDDAH: Saudi Media Minister Dr. Awwad Al-Awwad met with a media delegation from Indonesia and other Muslim-majority countries in Riyadh on Thursday.
During the meeting, Al-Awwad reiterated the Kingdom’s devotion to enhancing already strong bilateral relations, especially in the creative scene, as well as highlighting Muslim nations’ common culture and civilization.
“The media plays a vital role in ensuring that these relations go from strength to strength, especially in projecting a positive image of Islam and fighting stereotypes associated with terrorism and extremism,” he said.

The delegations, which included officials from Pakistan, India, Malaysia and Afghanistan, reasserted their support for the Kingdom in the face of negative press within international media outlets.
Officials added that the Kingdom has always been a beacon of peace, security and stability in the region and continues to honor its commitment to fostering moderation and tolerance.

 


8 NGOs join Saudi Arabia’s national vegetation drive

Updated 26 January 2026
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8 NGOs join Saudi Arabia’s national vegetation drive

  • The center continues to promote collaboration across sectors to expand environmental awareness and advance sustainability goals through knowledge exchange

RIYADH: The National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification has signed memoranda of understanding with several nonprofit environmental associations to strengthen partnerships with the nonprofit sector in advancing national goals for environmental sustainability.

The MoUs were signed with eight associations: Al-Nakaa Association, Lavender Society, Darb Hiking Trails and Walking Trips Association, Hail Agriculture Development Association, Yanbu Environmental Association, Rifaq Environment Association (Hail), Aghsan Environmental Association, and Pristine Future Environment Association.

The center said cooperation with the nonprofit sector enhances volunteer and community initiatives and maximizes environmental and social impact across the Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.

The agreements are part of a broader cooperation framework covering afforestation and land rehabilitation projects, nature-based tourism support, expertise exchange, capacity building through training, and community environmental awareness.

The center continues to promote collaboration across sectors to expand environmental awareness and advance sustainability goals through knowledge exchange, coordinated community efforts, joint outreach programs, and initiatives supporting national environmental objectives.