JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman on Wednesday received governors from various regions of the Kingdom on the occasion of their 29th annual meeting.
During the reception, which was attended by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the king was briefed on the most prominent topics addressed by the annual meeting.
He praised their efforts to serve the country, citizens and residents, and their keenness to do everything that would achieve the desired aspirations and comprehensive development.
Meanwhile, King Salman welcomed the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps and Ambassador of Djibouti to Saudi Arabia Dya-Eddin Said Bamakhrama and heads of the diplomatic groups accredited to the Kingdom at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah.
They included Ambassador of Cameroon and head of the African group Iya Tidjani, Palestinian Ambassador and head of the Arab group Bassem Abdullah Al-Agha, Ambassador of Albania and head of the European group Sami Shiba, Brunei’s Ambassador and head of the Asian group Dato’ Yusuf Ismail, Ambassador of Brazil and head of South American group Marcelo Della Nina, and Australian Ambassador and head of Oceania group Mark Donovan.
During the reception, the ambassadors conveyed the congratulations of the leaders of Arab and friendly countries on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan.
King Salman also sent his greetings to the leaders of Arab and friendly countries.
The audience was attended by Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif.
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman receives governors, diplomats in Jeddah
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Saudi Arabia’s King Salman receives governors, diplomats in Jeddah
Red Sea Global unveils scientific model for regenerative tourism worldwide
- The report details the model’s rollout at “The Red Sea” and “AMAALA” destinations, backed by studies covering 8 marine habitats
TABUK: Red Sea Global (RSG) has unveiled a science-based model aimed at achieving a 30 percent net positive conservation benefit across its tourism destinations by 2040.
The framework is now available for global adoption, according to a statement released by RSG.
Owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), Red Sea Global is the multi-project developer behind ambitious regenerative tourism destinations like “The Red Sea” and “AMAALA.”
As a cornerstone of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, the company aims to diversify the national economy while setting new global benchmarks for sustainable, nature-positive development.
CEO John Pagano stated that openly sharing this detailed approach will help elevate the global tourism sector and secure a healthier environment for future generations.
The cornerstone of this initiative is the proprietary SIIG Model, a four-step framework:
• Survey: Establish biodiversity baselines and monitor long-term changes.
• Identify: Assess risks to priority habitats and species.
• Intervene: Execute evidence-based actions, such as regulating fishing and enhancing natural habitats.
• Gain: Measure and verify biodiversity improvements.
The report details the model’s rollout at “The Red Sea” and “AMAALA” destinations, backed by extensive 2022–2023 environmental baseline studies covering eight marine habitats and priority species groups during 2022 and 2023.
A major intervention is the 5,015-square-kilometer Fishery Management Area in Al-Wajh Lagoon. The plan reserves 38 percent of the area for priority conservation—protecting 62 percent of local coral reefs—while allocating 61 percent for sustainable fishing.
According to scientific modeling, eliminating fishing in high-protection zones could increase reef fish populations by 113 percent, sharks and rays by 72 percent, and marine mammals by 24 percent. These measures are expected to boost coral resilience, support ecosystem recovery, and protect vulnerable species like sea turtles and seabirds.
Ihab Kindi, RSG’s Red Sea Destination Executive Director, called the data-driven model a practical roadmap for large-scale marine recovery. The complete methodology is available in the new report, “The SIIG Model: A Roadmap Toward Achieving Measurable Conservation Gains.”
