Saudi Arabia launches ‘make it green’ campaign to plant 10 million trees

Saudi Arabia loses 120,000 hectares of trees every year through destruction and the logging industry. (Supplied)
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Updated 10 October 2020
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Saudi Arabia launches ‘make it green’ campaign to plant 10 million trees

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture launched the “Let's make it green” campaign on Saturday - an initiative aimed at planting 10 million trees across the Kingdom.

Over the next six months, trees will be planted in approximately165 sites to tackle deforestation.

The campaign was launched with several Saudi ministries tweeting tree emojis in a push to promote the planting of trees in the Kingdom.

Saudi Arabia loses 120,000 hectares of trees every year through destruction and the logging industry.

The environment ministry explained that the campaign comes as part of its efforts to work on developing natural vegetation cover and restoring biological diversity in natural environments, as well as rehabilitating degraded vegetation sites.

The campaign also aims to promote positive behavior to preserve and protect the environment.

Trees and shrubs that are threatened with extinction due to overgrazing, logging and uprooting, as well as the urban expansion will also be planted,

The Ministry of Environment reported that the campaign also aims to create a number of national parks, to spread seeds in a number of areas, and to plant forests in the Najran and Al-Baha regions.

 


‘Masterpieces of the Saudi Orchestra’ to be held in AlUla

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‘Masterpieces of the Saudi Orchestra’ to be held in AlUla

  • Saudi Music Commission is organizing ‘Masterpieces of the Saudi Orchestra’ on Jan. 22-23 in AlUla governorate
  • Music Commission, through the event, aims to promote Saudi music and highlight the Saudi cultural and artistic diversity

ALULA: Under the patronage of Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, the Saudi Music Commission is organizing the “Masterpieces of the Saudi Orchestra” on Jan. 22-23 in AlUla governorate.

The event comes as a continuation of the journey of the Saudi National Orchestra and Choir to showcase the Kingdom’s music heritage in leading local and international theaters. AlUla, an important stop and key destination on the global tourism map, will host the concerts at the world-class architectural landmark Maraya Concert Hall.

Hosting the event in AlUla reflects the creative journey of the Saudi National Orchestra and Choir, following a series of successes in several capitals and cities. The orchestra has presented Saudi melodies to the most prestigious global stages, amid widespread acclaim and remarkable audience engagement; it will meet audiences today in one of the Kingdom’s most culturally significant regions.

AlUla is one of the world’s most prominent cultural and tourism destinations, with a history deeply rooted in human civilization and a cultural heritage spanning centuries. This legacy has positioned AlUla as a major destination for international tourists and a cultural hub that reflects the Kingdom’s cultural identity and its advanced standing on the global cultural tourism map.

The selection of Maraya Concert Hall to host the musical experience holds special significance, as the venue stands as a unique example of contemporary architecture and a stage that brings together art and nature, offering musical performances an exceptional visual dimension.

Through the event, the Music Commission aims to promote Saudi music and highlight the Saudi cultural and artistic diversity, while offering local and international audiences in AlUla the opportunity to enjoy a musical experience that embodies the Kingdom’s identity and enriches the national cultural landscape.