JEDDAH: Thunderstorms and strong winds are expected to affect the regions of Al-Baha, Makkah, and Madinah on Wednesday, the General Authority of Meteorology and Environmental Protection said.
Dust storms limiting visibility will affect the regions of Hail, Al-Qassim, Tabuk, Al-Jouf, Northern Borders, the eastern parts of the southwestern and western highlands, the western part of the Riyadh region, Hafr Al-Batin, and Al-Qaysumah.
Fog is also forecasted in eastern Saudi Arabia during the night and early morning.
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Adverse weather conditions expected across Saudi Arabia
Adverse weather conditions expected across Saudi Arabia
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.
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