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Business Wire
12 hours ago
- Business
- Business Wire
The Arabian Silk Road: First Global Path to Responsible Consumption and Production
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Renowned for its green plains and world-famous dates, Al Qassim has emerged as a Saudi model for integrating agricultural heritage with modern sustainability practices. Under the patronage of HRH Prince Dr. Faisal bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the 'Qassim Land' initiative was launched to promote green cities and a circular economy, in support of SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production. The initiative aims to enhance production methods, recycling, and effective utilization of agricultural waste, while expanding exports into global markets. Al Qassim's experience was recently showcased at the UN's High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development Goals in July, during which the Saudi Green Building Forum (SGBF) presented a success story, illustrating Saudi Arabia's efforts to localize SDGs by aligning them with circular economy principles. SGBF Secretary-General Faisal Al-Fadl, explained that the Qassim governor's initiative is documented through saaf® as a standard framework that promotes innovation and sustainability. He also emphasized that 'circular economy is no longer an option but a necessity to ensure food and environmental security.' Dubbed 'the Arab Silk Road', the Qassim dates industry reaches markets across various continents. To further elevate the Kingdom's standing, HH the Governor of AlQassim launched the 'International Date Road' initiative to link Saudi date production to the historic Silk Road. The project will facilitate the export of more than 578,000 tons of dates annually, strengthening the Kingdom's position as a global hub for date trade, in line with the Saudi Vision 2030 objectives. The Saudi Green Building Forum, recognized in Consultative Status with the United Nations, hosts its 15th edition, with 3,000+ participants, from companies such as Saudi Aramco, Nesma & Partners, Climatech, Roshan, and Shaker Group. Titled: 'Energizing Green Action: Driving Nature-Based Solutions for Sustainable Development Goals', the SGBF will feature 50 speakers and more than 20 sessions to address green city challenges, promote multilateral agreements, and further accelerate localization of Sustainable Development Goals in light of Saudi Vision 2030. Sponsored by the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, the forum will take place on October 1-2, 2025, at Al-Malfa Hall - Mohammed bin Salman Non-Profit City (MiSK City), Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Web Release
14 hours ago
- Business
- Web Release
The Arabian Silk Road: First Global Path to Responsible Consumption and Production
Renowned for its green plains and world-famous dates, Al Qassim has emerged as a Saudi model for integrating agricultural heritage with modern sustainability practices. Under the patronage of HRH Prince Dr. Faisal bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the 'Qassim Land' initiative was launched to promote green cities and a circular economy, in support of SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production. The initiative aims to enhance production methods, recycling, and effective utilization of agricultural waste, while expanding exports into global markets. Al Qassim's experience was recently showcased at the UN's High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development Goals in July, during which the Saudi Green Building Forum (SGBF) presented a success story, illustrating Saudi Arabia's efforts to localize SDGs by aligning them with circular economy principles. SGBF Secretary-General Faisal Al-Fadl, explained that the Qassim governor's initiative is documented through saaf® as a standard framework that promotes innovation and sustainability. He also emphasized that 'circular economy is no longer an option but a necessity to ensure food and environmental security.' Dubbed 'the Arab Silk Road', the Qassim dates industry reaches markets across various continents. To further elevate the Kingdom's standing, HH the Governor of AlQassim launched the 'International Date Road' initiative to link Saudi date production to the historic Silk Road. The project will facilitate the export of more than 578,000 tons of dates annually, strengthening the Kingdom's position as a global hub for date trade, in line with the Saudi Vision 2030 objectives. The Saudi Green Building Forum, recognized in Consultative Status with the United Nations, hosts its 15th edition, with 3,000+ participants, from companies such as Saudi Aramco, Nesma & Partners, Climatech, Roshan, and Shaker Group. Titled: 'Energizing Green Action: Driving Nature-Based Solutions for Sustainable Development Goals', the SGBF will feature 50 speakers and more than 20 sessions to address green city challenges, promote multilateral agreements, and further accelerate localization of Sustainable Development Goals in light of Saudi Vision 2030. Sponsored by the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, the forum will take place on October 1-2, 2025, at Al-Malfa Hall – Mohammed bin Salman Non-Profit City (MiSK City), Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The Wire
16-07-2025
- Business
- The Wire
The Human Capability Initiative (HCI) Launches the 2025 Insight Report
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Human Capability Development Program (HCDP) - one of the Saudi Vision 2030 Realization Programs – has launched the Insight Report from the second edition of the Human Capability Initiative (HCI) 2025, held last April under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Prime Minister. The Report was launched as part of the "Capabilities Dialogue" series, in conjunction with International Youth Skills Day, at The Cultural House – Riyadh Oasis, under the theme "Translating Overload into Opportunity." The HCI 2025 Insights Report captures and synthesizes insights shared at the HCI 2025 conference under the tagline "Beyond Readiness". As a global platform convening diverse leaders across sectors, regions, and disciplines, HCI enables open dialogue on the shifting priorities shaping human capability development. This report presents a multi-dimensional perspective grounded in the contributions of policymakers, practitioners, innovators, and community actors who are advancing capability agendas worldwide. It highlights the rising importance of skills and systems needed to respond to environmental transformation, demographic shifts, technological advancements, and fragmentation. These interconnected forces are reshaping labor markets and social dynamics, underscoring the need for adaptive, resilient, and inclusive approaches to lifelong learning. It is framed around the core themes of HCI 2025: learning, belonging, and action, addressing the critical need to develop human potential in an era of unprecedented global change. The HCI 2025 Insight Report was developed with contributions by HCI Knowledge and insight partners, and the event gathered over 250 decision-makers, experts, and specialists from across sectors. The program featured panel discussions featuring distinguished national role models and renowned international experts. The sessions spotlighted successful experiences and celebrated standout Saudi achievements. Visit the HCI Knowledge Hub, to access the full HCI 2025 Insight Report: NOTES TO EDITORS Media email – media@ HCI Website: HCI social media: • HCI_KSA (X, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, TikTok) • HCIKSA (Facebook) About Saudi Vision 2030: Under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Saudi Vision 2030 was launched by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, Crown Prince, and Prime Minister, with a roadmap to build Saudi Arabia's prosperous and bright future through a vibrant society, a thriving economy, and an ambitious nation. The Vision was cascaded into strategic objectives to enable effective implementation through its Vision Realization Programs. About the Human Capability Development Program (HCDP): The Human Capability Development Program is one of Saudi Vision 2030 Realization Programs with an aim to ensure that Saudi citizens have the required capabilities to compete globally by instilling values, developing basic and future skills, as well as enhancing knowledge. The program focuses on developing a solid educational base for all citizens to instil values from an early age, while preparing the youth for future local and global markets. It also focuses on upskilling citizens by providing lifelong learning opportunities, supporting innovation, encouraging entrepreneurship culture, and developing policies to ensure Saudi Arabia's competitiveness. Photo: (Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with PRNewswire and PTI takes no editorial responsibility for the same.). This is an auto-published feed from PTI with no editorial input from The Wire.
Daily Tribune
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Tribune
Bahrain showcases rich craft heritage in Saudi festival
As part of efforts to promote Gulf cultural exchange and highlight Bahrain's heritage identity, a Bahraini delegation participated in the International Crafts Festival held in May in Zulfi Governorate, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The festival was organised by the Heritage, Documents and Crafts Association in Riyadh under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Governor of Riyadh. The Bahraini delegation was represented by the Expo 973 Heritage and Craft Exhibitions Team alongside renowned artists and artisans.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
VivoPower Raises $121M to Launch XRP Treasury Strategy With Saudi Royal Backing
VivoPower International (VVPR), a Nasdaq-listed energy company, said on Wednesday it has entered into agreement for a $121 million private share placement to fund its pivot to digital asset treasury focusing on XRP XRP, the fourth largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. The fundraising was led by Saudi Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Abdulaziz Al Saud, chairman of Eleventh Holding Company, investing $100 million, a spokesperson to the company told CoinDesk. The company intends to sell 20 million ordinary shares priced at $6.05 per share, according to a Wednesday SEC filing. Adam Traidman, a former executive of SBI Ripple Asia, is joining the company as chairman of the board of advisors, according to the press release. Ripple is an enterprise-focused blockchain service provider closely related to the XRP Ledger. VivoPower shares surged as much as 26% on the news before giving back some of the gains. Recently, they were up over 11%, trading around $6.75. The move aligns with a growing trend of public firms raising money to purchase and add digital assets to their treasuries, a playbook popularized by Michael Saylor's Strategy (MSTR) that has become the largest corporate holder of bitcoin BTC. While BTC has been the most sought-after asset among these firms, recent newcomers like DeFi Development and SharpLink Gaming directed their focus to Solana's SOL SOL and Ethereum's ether ETH, respectively. VivoPower, founded in 2014, said it aims to be the first publicly traded company with a crypto treasury strategy centered around XRP. It also shared plans to spin off its legacy business. "After reviewing a number of listed vehicles seeking to embrace a digital asset treasury model, we selected VivoPower given its strategic focus on XRP and its objective to contribute to building out of the XRPL ecosystem," Prince bin Turki Abdulaziz Al Saud said in a statement in the press release and SEC filing. "We have been investors in the digital asset sector for a decade and have been long-term holders of XRP."UPDATE (22:08 UTC): Adds SEC filing. Adds that lead investor Saudi royal is the chairman of Eleventh Holding Company, per SEC filing and press release. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
