RIYADH March 30, 2025: Khaled Al-Abdulkader, CEO of Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification, met with Moon Young-hak, chairman of the Saudi-Korean Society for Economic and Trade Promotion, in Riyadh.
The meeting focused on potential collaborations with Korean companies and explored advanced greywater treatment and separation technologies for national parks, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday.
Senior center officials attended the discussions, which highlighted leveraging Korean expertise in small-scale and mobile wastewater treatment systems.
With over 400 national parks in Saudi Arabia, the center has outlined strategic plans to optimize water usage, particularly as visitor numbers are expected to rise in the coming years.
Implementing greywater separation and treatment technologies will facilitate water reuse for afforestation projects and the creation of artificial lakes, the SPA reported.
The Korean model utilizes advanced information technology-based control systems to enhance the quality and efficiency of treated water production significantly.
This approach allows for doubling treatment capacity using existing infrastructure at only 30 percent of the cost of constructing new facilities, within an expedited eight-month timeline, according to the SPA.
Additionally, it extends the operational lifespan of these plants by 30 years, promoting a cleaner environment and improved public health standards.
The Saudi center remains committed to sustainable environmental initiatives, including land restoration, biodiversity enhancement, rangeland management, and resource preservation.
Through these initiatives, the center plays a key role in advancing Saudi Arabia’s environmental sustainability and improving the quality of life.