Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Saudi Arabia approves new authority for Red Sea

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is taking more steps to develop and protect the Red Sea, which the kingdom deems to be a big contributor to the growth of its tourism industry, Arab News reported. The Saudi Cabinet approved on Tuesday the establishment of a new body to protect the coral reefs and sea turtles in the Red Sea, … Read more

Saudi Arabia launches project to promote algae industry

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s National Fisheries Development Programme has launched a project to develop commercial algae technology and promote localisation of the algae industry in the kingdom, Arab News reported. The fisheries development programme comes under the purview of the Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture. Ali Al-Shaikhi, the CEO of the programme, said the project aims … Read more