RIYADH: Foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkiye, Qatar and Egypt have welcomed US President Donald Trump’s call for Israel to immediately cease its bombing and begin implementing the exchange agreement in Gaza.
In a joint statement, the envoys expressed their appreciation for Trump’s commitment to establishing peace in the region, and stressed that these developments for a sustainable ceasefire and to address the critical humanitarian conditions facing the population of the Gaza Strip.
The ministers welcomed Hamas’s announcement of its readiness to hand over the administration of Gaza to a transitional Palestinian administrative committee of independent technocrats, and stressed the need to immediately begin negotiations to agree on the mechanisms for implementing the proposal and address all its aspects, state news agency SPA reported.
They also affirmed their joint commitment to supporting efforts aimed at working to end the war on Gaza immediately, and reaching a comprehensive agreement that guarantees the unimpeded delivery of all humanitarian aid to Gaza.
The ministers also reiterated their support to preventing the displacement of the Palestinian people, protecting civilians, the release of hostages, the return of the Palestinian Authority to Gaza, the unification of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, and reaching a security mechanism that guarantees the security of all parties, leading to a full Israeli withdrawal and the reconstruction of Gaza, paving the way for achieving a just peace based on the two-state solution.
Gulf, Arab foreign ministers welcome US call for Israel to end Gaza hostilities
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Gulf, Arab foreign ministers welcome US call for Israel to end Gaza hostilities
- In a joint statement, the envoys expressed their appreciation for Trump’s commitment to establishing peace in the region
- The ministers also reiterated their support to preventing the displacement of the Palestinian people, protecting civilians, the release of hostages
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.”
