JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia reaffirmed that it is working, in the framework of Vision 2030 and the National Transformation Program 2020, to build a sustainable renewable energy sector that includes industries, services, technology localization and qualified human resources.
The reaffirmation came in a speech by Dr. Khalid bin Saleh Al-Sultan, president of King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy, who led a Saudi delegation at the ninth session of the General Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in Abu Dhabi.
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KSA reaffirms commitment to renewable energy
KSA reaffirms commitment to renewable energy
- The IRENA commission also warned that countries are heavily dependent on fossil fuel exports would need to adapt to avoid "serious economic consequences"
Embassy celebrates International Day of Mountains
- The event brought together diplomats, members of civic society, mountaineers, and artists to highlight the ecological, cultural, and economic significance of mountain ecosystems
RIYADH: The Pakistani Embassy in Riyadh — together with the UN Tourism Regional Office — has hosted a celebration of the UN-designated International Day of Mountains.
The event brought together diplomats, members of civic society, mountaineers, and artists to highlight the ecological, cultural, and economic significance of mountain ecosystems both globally and within Pakistan.
The evening commenced with “Mountains of Pakistan,” a documentary showcasing the beauty and ecological importance of Pakistan’s mountain landscape.
Ambassador of Pakistan to Saudi Arabia Ahmad Farooq said that mountains were not just landscapes but life-giving ecosystems, repositories of culture, and sources of inspiration. He said the event was a celebration of their beauty and stressed the shared responsibility to protect them for future generations.
He spoke of the critical role of mountains in sustaining water, food, and livelihoods, and highlighted Pakistan’s commitment to sustainable mountain development and meeting the challenges amid glacial melt.
The program also included a speech from the director of the UN Tourism Regional Office, which emphasized international cooperation in preserving mountain ecosystems. A second documentary, “Spirit of Mountaineering, ” which celebrated the courage, resilience, and achievements of Pakistan’s mountaineers, was also featured.
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