Wildlife & Biodiversity: Saudi Arabia recorded the first onager birth in over 100 years at the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve, a boost for Persian onager reintroduction after hunting and habitat loss nearly wiped the species out. Industrial Safety & Environment: Emerson will co-develop next-generation corrosion management solutions with Saudi Aramco, using ultrasonic online monitoring and continuous data to reduce risky manual checks and improve operational and environmental responsibility. Clean Energy Leadership: Acwa appointed Samir J Serhan as CEO, as the renewables and green hydrogen developer pushes projects including Neom’s green hydrogen and ammonia complex and a 4 GW hub in Yanbu. Maritime Risk: A Panama-flagged MSC container ship was damaged by a large explosion off Iraq, with authorities saying they’re investigating and not yet aware of environmental impact. Urban Development in Makkah: Saudi Arabia’s Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites awarded major redevelopment contracts, including East Hindawiyah, aiming to upgrade infrastructure and public services under sustainable development goals. Hajj Heat & Monitoring: Saudi Arabia is expanding AI and smart systems for Hajj safety and crowd control, as climate-driven heat risks intensify.