DiplomaticQuarter: US chargé d'affaires praises Al-Jouf Green Oasis Initiative

by Travel Trade April 8, 2021, 8:49 am 409 Views

During the visit, Al-Sharaan briefed Strong on the initiative, previously … Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman recently announced the Saudi Green and … the Middle East Green Initiative aim to chart a path for Saudi Arabia and the …

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