JEDDAH: The Ministry of Culture has signed a memorandum of understanding with Saudi Investment Recycling Co. to strengthen cooperation on waste management and recycling in Jeddah’s Historic District.
The initiative is part of the ministry’s efforts to revitalize the area, promote environmental sustainability, support green initiatives and enhance the visitor experience.
The agreement was signed by Wael bin Sami Saim Al-Daher, director general of the General Administration of the Jeddah Historic District Program, which is affiliated to the ministry, and Haitham bin Hassan bin Hamed, CEO of SIRC’s Western Region branch.
It outlines collaboration on implementing best practices and solutions for recycling construction and demolition waste, managing solid waste and converting it into materials such as gravel and fertilizer.
It also includes identifying effective mechanisms for waste collection and transportation and raising environmental awareness among residents and visitors.
The collaboration will contribute to national goals such as reducing carbon emissions, achieving fuel savings and creating jobs.
As part of its ongoing efforts in the Historic District, the ministry has added 120,000 sq. meters of green spaces, while its cleaning and maintenance teams remove 70 tonnes of waste daily.
