Madinah set to participate in the World Cities Summit

During the summit, Madinah will showcase initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life of its residents and enriching the visitor experience. (File/AFP)
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Updated 31 July 2022
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Madinah set to participate in the World Cities Summit

  • During the summit, Madinah will present its Raseel platform, the first such platform for managing smart cities in Saudi Arabia.

MADINAH: Madinah is participating in the World Cities Summit with a delegation headed by the city’s mayor and the CEO of the Al-Madinah Region Development Authority, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

During the summit, Madinah will highlight its various initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life of its residents and enriching the visitor experience.

Humanization projects and smart city strategy initiatives are among the goals outlined in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.

Notably, under the Saudi Green Initiative, Madinah plans to increase its green areas by 16.1 million square meters, planting 1.3 million trees and 2.1 million shrubs by 2030 in order to reduce carbon emissions.

Madinah will share its expertise and experiences with other cities at the summit, co-organized by the Singapore Center for Liveable Cities and the Singapore Urban Redevelopment Authority.

As part of the WCS Smart Cities Workshop, Abdulrahman bin Hassan Ibrahim, executive director of data and innovation at the Al-Madinah Region Development Authority, will present the Raseel platform, which is being developed in Madinah as the first platform for managing smart cities in Saudi Arabia.

The summit also hosts an exclusive event every two years for government leaders and industry experts to address the challenges of sustainable cities, share integrated urban solutions, and forge new partnerships.

This year’s summit activities include the Global Cities Trustees Forum, the Smart Cities Workshop, and the Lee Kuan Yew International Prize, among others.

 


Saudi wildlife center releases 140 wild animals into royal reserve

Updated 06 February 2026
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Saudi wildlife center releases 140 wild animals into royal reserve

  • This milestone reflects significant progress in the management and governance of wildlife across the Kingdom, supporting the goals of the Saudi Green Initiative and aligning with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030

RIYADH: The National Center for Wildlife released 140 wild animals into the King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve as part of ongoing programs to reintroduce endangered species. The initiatives aim to enhance ecological balance and restore biodiversity in natural habitats.

The release, carried out in cooperation with the King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority, included 30 Arabian oryx, 70 reem gazelles (sand gazelles), and 40 houbara bustards, the SPA reported on Thursday. 

The initiative forms part of efforts to reintroduce species to their natural habitats and establish stable, self-sustaining wildlife populations capable of breeding, contributing to improved ecosystem functioning and sustainability.

The NCW continues to implement its strategic plans for wildlife development, with the total number of animals reintroduced through its specialized programs now exceeding 10,000.

This milestone reflects significant progress in the management and governance of wildlife across the Kingdom, supporting the goals of the Saudi Green Initiative and aligning with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.