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03-05-2025
- Science
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Saudi Arabia Launches 1st Smart Buoy for Marine Protection in Arabian Gulf
The National Center for Environmental Compliance (NCEC) has operated the first smart buoy in the Arabian Gulf at King Fahd Industrial Port in Jubail, according to the Saudi Press Agency. As part of the National Program for the Protection of the Marine and Coastal Environment, the new initiative seeks to activate 35 smart buoys in the Red Sea and Arabian Gulf during the current year. NCEC General Manager of Monitoring Operations Anwar Alnahdi stated that the operation of these smart buoys has been witnessing unprecedented progress. The center has launched the first buoy in the Red Sea off Jeddah Islamic Port, followed by deployments in Yanbu and Jizan. Currently, they are extending to the Arabian Gulf with a bold goal to operate 35 buoys by the end of 2025. In the light of this ambitious vision, Alnahdi stressed that the Arabian Gulf's first buoy marks a significant milestone in environmental monitoring. Promisingly, it allows real-time data transmission from both the Kingdom's eastern and western coasts to its major ports. Moreover, the buoy will provide crucial data to boost environmental oversight and informed decision-making. Through smart sensors, the solar-powered buoys are capable of measuring various parameters, such as temperature, salinity, oxygen levels, dissolved solids, and specific chemicals. With a wireless system for real-time data transmission, the buoys provide swift detection and early response to pollutants. Related Topics: Saudi Arabia, UK Collaborate on Marine Biodiversity Projects KAUST Secures Japan Prize for its Advanced Marine Ecosystem Research Saudi Arabia Launches First Coastal Tourism Insurance to Boost Marine Activities Short link : Post Views: 25
Leaders
18-04-2025
- Science
- Leaders
Saudi Arabia, UK Collaborate on Marine Biodiversity Projects
Saudi Arabia's National Center for Wildlife (NCW) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the UK's National Oceanography Center (NOC) in Riyadh to cooperate on marine biodiversity projects, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The pact seeks to enhance cooperation on maintaining the sustainability of marine environments and monitoring the health of sharks, whales, dolphins, turtles, dugongs, mangroves, seagrass, and other species. According to the MoU, both entities will conduct several studies to identify the impacts of human activities on marine ecosystems through advanced technologies designed to precisely track these activities and mitigate their potential harm. Furthermore, both centers will organize training workshops tackling how to protect marine and coastal wildlife and their habitats. The NCW's CEO Mohammed Qurban said the agreement would help converse wildlife, protect ecosystems, as well as restore ecological balance. 'Global collaboration is essential to achieve NOC's vision of gaining a deeper knowledge of the ocean to help every living thing on our planet flourish,' the NOC's Deputy Director Alex Rogers said. From rich tropical coral reefs and seagrass beds to deep-sea ecosystems, the seas around the Kingdom boast a wealth of biodiversity. 'The collaboration between NCW and NOC will generate critical data on the distribution of species and their ecosystem functioning,' Rogers added. The partnership stands as a testament to the Kingdom's commitment to boosting environmental development through the Saudi Vision 2030, the National Environment Strategy, and the Saudi Green Initiative. Related Topics: KAUST Secures Japan Prize for its Advanced Marine Ecosystem Research Saudi Arabia Discovers Remains of Marine Creatures 56 Million Years Old Saudi Arabia Launches First Coastal Tourism Insurance to Boost Marine Activities Short link : Post Views: 24
Leaders
30-01-2025
- Business
- Leaders
KAUST, Fincantieri Forge Partnership to Advance Maritime Cybersecurity
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri to enhance cybersecurity collaboration in maritime applications. The agreement focuses on monitoring and safeguarding onboard automation systems. This partnership brings together KAUST's expertise as a global research institution and innovation hub with Fincantieri's industrial leadership, aiming to address cybersecurity challenges in the maritime sector through advanced technological solutions. Related Topics : KAUST Secures Japan Prize for its Advanced Marine Ecosystem Research KAUST Tops THE Arab University Rankings for 2nd Year KAUST Accelerates Scientific Research with 67 Projects in AI, Cybersecurity, Bioinformatics Saudi Green Economy: KAUST, NEOM Partner to Boost Hydrogen Technologies Short link : Post Views: 28 Related Stories
