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RIYADH: In the face of escalating climate change challenges, 抖阴短视频 is spearheading a transformation of its transportation sector with a series of groundbreaking initiatives.

As the Middle East and North Africa region grapples with surging population growth, rapid urbanization, and a burgeoning middle class, the strain on existing infrastructure and transportation networks has reached critical levels.

In response, 抖阴短视频 is not only addressing these challenges head-on but also setting a compelling example for the world.

According to the World Bank鈥檚 2020 findings, the region requires annual investments of at least $100 billion for the next five to ten years. These investments are essential to sustain existing infrastructure and address sector bottlenecks.

抖阴短视频, strategically positioned between Europe and Asia and playing a central role in the global energy market, boasts an extensive network of operational facilities.

A 2022 report by the King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center, titled 鈥淢itigating Transportation Emissions in 抖阴短视频,鈥� revealed that the transportation sector accounts for 33.33 percent of global energy consumption, ranking second only to the industrial sector.

Despite this, ongoing price controls and efficiency improvements aim to reduce the Kingdom鈥檚 annual transport emissions growth rate from 7 percent historically to 3 percent by 2030.

By 2030, carbon dioxide emissions from transportation are projected to reach 184 million tons.

抖阴短视频 is actively pursuing three major policy interventions, as outlined in a 2022 report by the Saudi Ports Authority, also known as Mawani, titled 鈥淓nabling Growth and Innovation Across the Saudi Maritime Sector.鈥�

The first initiative focuses on transitioning new car sales to electric vehicles, with a goal of having these make up 30 percent of all automobiles in Riyadh by 2030.

The second policy centers on electrifying public transport vehicles, while the third employs incentive programs to steer consumers toward sustainable alternatives to private cars.

抖阴短视频 is building larger and more sustainable transport networks that will help reduce congestion and emissions.

Abdulla Elyas, Co-founder of Careem

Over the years, 抖阴短视频 has taken major steps toward diminishing emissions and rationalizing energy demand.

Since 2015, the Kingdom has implemented domestic energy price reform as well as fiscal reform under the Fiscal Balance Program, the Mawani report revealed.

This works on making energy consumption more sustainable while boosting government revenues by raising energy prices, evident by the gradual surge in fuel prices in the country.

ENOWA, a subsidiary company of NEOM responsible for managing the giga-project鈥檚 sustainable energy and water systems, offers one demonstration of how 抖阴短视频 is choosing to partner with nature in an attempt to boost its environmental practices.

鈥淏y harnessing the abundant sun and wind resources within NEOM, coupled with innovative storage solutions and smart grid technologies, ENOWA aims to scale energy generation in NEOM and spearhead the global supply of competitively priced power, reconfiguring the energy landscape prioritizing sustainability and affordability.鈥� ENOWA CEO Peter Terium told Arab News.

ENOWA plays a fundamental role in infrastructure development in the Kingdom.

The company aspires to shape a sustainable and efficient energy landscape that significantly impacts all sectors of the economy including transportation, construction, and industrial manufacturing as well as water and waste treatment.

Meanwhile, the planned city of NEOM serves as a prime example of the Kingdom鈥檚 commitment to transforming transportation, mobility, and infrastructure to address climate change concerns.

ENOWA aims to scale energy generation in NEOM and spearhead the global supply of competitively priced power, reconfiguring the energy landscape prioritizing sustainability and affordability.

Peter Terium, ENOWA CEO

NEOM Mobility is revolutionizing the way individuals connect and travel by transforming the planned city into a sustainable, shared, and seamless experience via air, land, and sea.

Another activity that is gaining popularity in the Kingdom with regards to transportation while taking into consideration climate change is ride-hailing.

The two companies active in this area in 抖阴短视频 are Careem and Uber, with the former launching in 2013 before expanding to reach 26 cities across the Kingdom.

鈥湺兑醵淌悠� is building larger and more sustainable transport networks that will help reduce congestion and emissions,鈥� co-founder of Careem Abdulla Elyas told Arab News.

Careem is helping to connect these networks through ride-hailing and micro mobility, Elyas explained.

He added: 鈥淭oday, Saudi residents and visitors use Careem for a reliable, convenient, and stress-free everyday commute in and around their cities.鈥�

When talking about future plans that are hinged on being eco-friendly and green, Elyas revealed the company鈥檚 Careem Bike launch.

鈥淟aunching Careem Bike in Madinah in partnership with ALMQR Development Co. is the next chapter of our journey to enhance mobility,鈥� Elyas disclosed.

鈥淲e鈥檙e proud to support Saudi鈥檚 agenda for sustainability and the Vision 2030 goal of elevating quality of life in the Kingdom,鈥� he added.

According to the co-founder, the docked bike stations in Madinah can be accessed with just a click of a button and are well connected to public transport and key landmarks.

鈥淭he Madinah Municipality has built 70 km of bicycle paths along main roads and inside residential neighborhoods,鈥� he stressed.

Elyas further noted: 鈥淐areem Bike is a great option for first-mile and last mile connectivity - for example traveling from a train or bus station to one鈥檚 home or offices.鈥�

Bikes can also be used for longer trips, and this is the benefit of having a large network of stations across a city, he clarified.

"Cycling is a great source of exercise and leisure for families and friends. We can already see how much people in Saudi enjoy spending time cycling and we鈥檙e excited to help encourage even healthier, more active lifestyles through our new network in Madinah,鈥� Elyas highlighted.

鈥淭he service is inclusive and accessible for all. Customers can purchase a pass for their preferred use 鈥� daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly. Each pass offers unlimited 45-minute access,鈥� he underlined.

抖阴短视频鈥檚 sustainable transport plans are a vital part of the Kingdom鈥檚 drive to reduce global carbon emissions by 4 percent, said a government official speaking at the Global Sustainable Transport Forum held in Beijing from Sept. 25-26 2023.

At the time, the Saudi Transport and Logistics Services Minister, Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser, stressed that sustainability is a fundamental element of the Kingdom鈥檚 Vision 2030.  

Al-Jasser underscored during his speech that the Kingdom鈥檚 strong commitment to sustainability has been smoothly incorporated into the National Strategy for Transport and Logistics.     

The plan includes reducing carbon emissions per person by 2 percent in a year, increasing sustainable mobility, electrifying transport and implementing them across the logistics value chain.

It also includes developing the necessary infrastructure to meet future demand, with the primary goal of minimizing traffic fatalities, the minister added at the time.

Under the ambitious Saudi Vision 2030 reforms, in conjunction with the National Transformation Program and the National Industrial Development and Logistics Program, the government is poised to inject $133.3 billion into the development of vital infrastructure, including ports, airports, and railways, all the way through to 2030.

This substantial financial commitment underscores 抖阴短视频鈥檚 dedication to reducing carbon emissions, with a strong focus on environmental responsibility as it brings these transformative projects to fruition.