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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has approved the landing of international flights at Prince Abdul Majeed bin Abdulaziz Airport in AlUla.
The airport’s annual capacity has increased from 100,000 passengers to 400,000 and its area has increased to 2.4 million square meters, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
The airport is among the 10 biggest airports in the Kingdom and can accommodate up to 15 commercial aircraft at any one time.
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.
