Environment Week 2025 Concludes with Strong Community Participation
The event focused on promoting environmental awareness across all segments of society, encouraging the adoption of sustainable practices to protect natural resources for future generations.
Throughout the week, the Ministry hosted a series of environmental exhibitions that attracted a large number of visitors, highlighting the importance of collective national efforts in preserving natural resources, in line with the goals of the Kingdom's Vision 2030.
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