Climate & Water Watch: Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Meteorology forecasts above-average rainfall by October, with August and parts of the south and west staying below average, alongside hotter-than-normal temperatures through autumn. Clean Logistics Push: Saudi Diesel and Bobcat are promoting electrified warehouse equipment to help operators cut emissions while keeping productivity, as Vision 2030 logistics expands. Tourism Growth (with sustainability angle): The Saudi Tourism Authority and Mastercard signed an MoU to use data and targeted marketing to boost visitor flows, including cultural and heritage experiences. Regional Shipping Pressure (Hormuz): With the Strait of Hormuz at the center of renewed tensions, reports say the US sent a last-minute peace proposal to Iran via Qatar while Washington weighs further escalation—an issue that directly affects energy trade and environmental risk from disrupted shipping. Energy Market Signals: OPEC+ is set to raise September quotas by about 188,000 bpd, though analysts note real output is constrained by regional conflict and limited shipping capacity. Heat Risk Reminder: Separate reporting warns of continued high temperatures and instability, underscoring near-term pressure on water and heat resilience.