Arab League chief meets Gulf development president

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Updated 13 January 2022
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Arab League chief meets Gulf development president

CAIRO: Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit on Wednesday met Arab Gulf Program for Development President Prince Abdulaziz bin Talal during the launch of the Arab Forum for Sustainable Development.

Aboul Gheit praised AGFUND for its ongoing humanitarian work, including supporting refugees, and highlighted the need to boost cooperation between both organizations to help strengthen the efforts of Arab states to recover from the coronavirus pandemic and achieve 2030 sustainable development goals.

Prince Abdulaziz said that working under the umbrella of the Arab League, the AGFUND had implemented a number of initiatives including the establishment of banks for the poor, the education of refugees at the Zaatari camp in Jordan, and other programs to help Arab citizens, especially those in countries affected by war.


King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve plants 10,000 arta trees

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King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve plants 10,000 arta trees

  • Authority CEO Maher Al-Gothmi said the collaboration exemplified the institutional integration required to meet Saudi Green Initiative and Vision 2030 goals

RIYADH: An initiative to plant 10,000 arta trees in the Al-Dahna sands has been launched by the King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority, in partnership with the Green Dahna Association.

The project involves 300 volunteers from government agencies and educational institutions with the aim of rehabilitating local ecosystems and promoting environmental stewardship.

Chosen for its high adaptability to harsh desert climates and its effectiveness in soil stabilization, the arta tree is a strategic investment in biodiversity and desertification control.

Authority CEO Maher Al-Gothmi said the collaboration exemplified the institutional integration required to meet Saudi Green Initiative and Vision 2030 goals.

It also ensures the sustainability of natural resources for future generations through research and community engagement.