Riyadh:The National Greening Program of Saudi Arabia has been honored with the Arab Environmental Excellence Award in the "land rehabilitation to enhance resilience" category. This accolade highlights the program's exceptional contribution to environmental projects within the government sector.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the award was organized by the Council of Arab Ministers Responsible for the Environment. The National Greening Program is part of the broader Saudi Green Initiative, focusing on protecting ecosystems, rehabilitating degraded lands, and expanding sustainable vegetation cover throughout the Kingdom.

The Arab Environmental Excellence Award is held every two years and recognizes significant achievements in five key areas government, civil society, private enterprise, environmental scientific innovation, and joint Arab environmental action.