RIYADH: Saudi Arabia announced that it will participate in Expo 2023 Doha to display its efforts to face environmental challenges.

The theme of the horticultural expo is “Green Desert, Better Environment,” and it aims to inspire and inform people about creative methods to mitigate and minimize desertification.

The expo will run from October 2, 2023 till March 28, 2024 at Al-Bidda Park in the heart of Doha.

The head director of Saudi participation Saleh Bindakhil explained that the Kingdom’s participation in the expo comes from its efforts and contributions to achieving environmental sustainability through Vision 2030 initiatives, Saudi Press Agency reported.

He added that Saudi Arabia will work to lead the next green era by launching many programs such as the Saudi Green and Middle East Green initiatives.

These concepts have a role in achieving a green future for all, food security, and improving quality of life, and Saudi Arabia seeks to shift to a circular economy model in different aspects for a sustainable environment, Bindakhil added.

The Saudi Pavilion at Expo Doha 2023 will contain many sections that reflect the diversity and richness of the Kingdom.

Vision 2030 projects advocating sustainability and programs enhancing food security and the transformation of agriculture through modern technology will be highlighted at the Kingdom’s pavilion.