8 NGOs join Saudi Arabia’s national vegetation drive

The center said cooperation with the nonprofit sector enhances volunteer and community initiatives and maximizes environmental and social impact across Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
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Updated 26 January 2026
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8 NGOs join Saudi Arabia’s national vegetation drive

  • The center continues to promote collaboration across sectors to expand environmental awareness and advance sustainability goals through knowledge exchange

RIYADH: The National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification has signed memoranda of understanding with several nonprofit environmental associations to strengthen partnerships with the nonprofit sector in advancing national goals for environmental sustainability.

The MoUs were signed with eight associations: Al-Nakaa Association, Lavender Society, Darb Hiking Trails and Walking Trips Association, Hail Agriculture Development Association, Yanbu Environmental Association, Rifaq Environment Association (Hail), Aghsan Environmental Association, and Pristine Future Environment Association.

The center said cooperation with the nonprofit sector enhances volunteer and community initiatives and maximizes environmental and social impact across the Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.

The agreements are part of a broader cooperation framework covering afforestation and land rehabilitation projects, nature-based tourism support, expertise exchange, capacity building through training, and community environmental awareness.

The center continues to promote collaboration across sectors to expand environmental awareness and advance sustainability goals through knowledge exchange, coordinated community efforts, joint outreach programs, and initiatives supporting national environmental objectives.

 


Prince William tours AlUla, visits nature reserve

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Prince William tours AlUla, visits nature reserve

RIYADH: Britain’s Prince William wrapped up the final day of his official visit to Saudi Arabia with a tour of AlUla, where he visited the Wildlife Conservation and Biodiversity Protection at Sharaan Nature Reserve.

Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, the Saudi minister of culture, accompanied the 43-year-old heir to the British throne, an avowed environmentalist, during the tour. Prince William also met with rangers working to conserve the area’s wildlife population.

AlUla is home to the Hegra archaeological site, a UNESCO World Heritage site famed for its ancient Nabataean tombs dotted amid the pristine sandstone mountains and valleys.

Saudi authorities have been vastly working on in recent years to make AlUla a top-tier destination for luxury travelers and art exhibitions.