RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is taking part in the World Economic Forum’s 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, which kicked off on Tuesday in the Chinese city of Tianjin, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal Alibrahim is heading the Kingdom’s delegation at the two-day meeting.
Alibrahim is one of more than 1,500 global leaders from the public and private sectors, civil societies and international organizations attending the event, which will seek to find solutions to critical global challenges, such as energy transformation and planet conservation.
Alibrahim is scheduled to hold a number of high-level bilateral meetings on the sidelines with several senior officials participating in the meeting to discuss means to boost economic relations, topics of common interest and the latest international economic developments.
During the annual meeting, the Saudi Ministry of Economy and Planning will officially announce ten winners of the “Innovation Challenge to Contribute to Enhancing Food Security in Arid Areas” launched in January in partnership with UpLink, the open innovation platform of the World Economic Forum.
The program is scheduled to launch another creative challenge to mobilize transformative solutions that contribute to providing local food in countries affected by rain scarcity, drought and desertification. The winning start-ups will receive 100,000 Swiss francs ($111,888) to develop their projects in order to promote positive change for individuals and the planet.
Economy minister heads Saudi delegation to WEF’s 2023 Annual Meeting of New Champions in China
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Economy minister heads Saudi delegation to WEF’s 2023 Annual Meeting of New Champions in China
Jazan honey exhibition helps boost sustainability
JAZAN: The honey exhibition, which is a highlight of the annual Jazan Festival, showcases the biodiversity and agricultural richness in Saudi Arabia’s southwest.
Some 60 local beekeepers are this year presenting nearly 10 tonnes of honey across more than 15 premium varieties unique to Jazan’s mountains and plains, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday.
Beyond serving as a premier marketing platform, the exhibition underscores beekeeping as a sustainable activity supporting ecological balance and food security.
By empowering local producers and attracting thousands of visitors, the event integrates Jazan’s natural resources into the Kingdom’s broader tourism and economic landscape.
Held at the cultural center in Al-Edabi governorate, the event features exhibitor booths and sales outlets which have experienced strong demand from visitors drawn to high-quality local products and exclusive offers.
Suleiman Al-Ghazwani, the exhibition’s executive director, said the event aimed to highlight the quality of local honey and its derivatives while encouraging beekeepers to expand production through new marketing opportunities.
He added that the exhibition featured activities for all ages, including a children’s theater and bee-themed games, while providing the opportunity to take home a variety of gifts and prizes.
Al-Ghazwani added that the exhibition provided an engaging educational experience and introduced visitors to beekeeping as a key part of Jazan’s tourism landscape and a promising contributor to its future development.
