Dust & Air Quality Enforcement: Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Environmental Compliance issued 557 dust-control violations in Riyadh, totaling over SR16 million, after more than 3,000 inspections found construction sites failing to meet requirements like monitoring devices, dust suppressants, covered trucks, and compliant vehicle movement. Protected Agriculture & Food Security: Jazan Region launched a tropical fruits and greenhouses project worth over SAR600 million (about $160m), covering 1 million square meters and using smart greenhouse tech via a Dutch partner to boost productivity and support Vision 2030 food security goals. Climate Finance: Almarai signed an MoU with the Regional Voluntary Carbon Market Company to explore participation in Saudi Arabia’s voluntary carbon credit trading platform, aiming to link sustainability work to carbon credit generation. Carbon Market Context: The same week also saw broader attention to voluntary carbon market infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, as companies position early for emissions-reduction and climate-finance opportunities. Green Hydrogen Watch: A new market outlook report projects rapid growth for global green hydrogen through 2035, underscoring investor interest in low-carbon fuels that Saudi Arabia is increasingly exploring.