The Doha International Horticultural Expo 2023 celebrated a special “Saudi Day” on Friday, January 6, 2024. The event highlighted the folklore, heritage, history and achievements of Saudi Arabia. Distinguished guests included the Saudi Ambassador to Qatar, Prince Mansour bin Khaled, as well as the Qatari Minister of Municipalities, Abdulla Al-Subaie.
The exhibition served as a platform to highlight the Kingdom's successes in its efforts to achieve sustainability and preserve natural resources, as part of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030. Mansour Al-Mushaiti, Saudi Deputy Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture, highlighted Saudi initiatives and achievements, including investments in the agricultural sector and sustainable development efforts.
Saudi Arabia was also highlighted for its leadership in clean energy, reducing carbon emissions, increasing green spaces and sustainable waste management. Al-Mushaiti mentioned that the area of nature reserves and conservation areas in the kingdom reached 16% of the total area, exceeding the target of 15% set for 2030.
The exhibition began on October 2 of the previous year and will continue until March 28. The Saudi Pavilion attracted more than 400,000 visitors thanks to the diversity of its content, providing a showcase of the Kingdom's agricultural and environmental sustainability projects.