A documentary on Saudi wildlife produced by the Konoz Initiative was honored at a special screening in Riyadh, hosted by the EU ambassador.
The film, "Horizon," showcases the Kingdom's ecological treasures and unique habitats, in collaboration with the Saudi Ministry of Media and the National Center for Wildlife.
Princess Lamia bint Majed Saud Al-Saud, secretary-general of Alwaleed Philanthropies, attended as a guest of honor.
She recently announced Atlai, an AI platform to combat deforestation globally.
Abdullah Alahmari, CEO of Konoz, and Yazeed Albader, associate producer of "Horizon," received an honorary certificate following the screening.
EU Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Christophe Farnaud, Princess Lamia, and Arab News Editor-in-Chief Faisal Abbas discussed the "Horizon" documentary showcasing Saudi Arabia's natural landscapes and wildlife.
Farnaud highlighted the historical allure of the Arabian Peninsula for European explorers.
He emphasized the importance of environmental protection due to basic human needs and the interconnectedness of global environments.
Farnaud noted shared goals between the Saudi Green Initiative and the European Green Deal, as both recognize the dependence on nature for food, air, water, energy, raw materials, health, and economic growth.
He concluded that nature is essential for addressing the climate crisis.
The EU and Saudi Arabia prioritize climate change action, economic diversification, and transitioning to renewable energy through their respective policies, the European Green Deal and Vision 2030.
Princess Lamia spoke about the documentary "Horizon," which showcases Saudi Arabia's natural wonders, emphasizing the importance of protecting and conserving ecosystems in the face of disappearing forests and natural habitats.
Alwaleed Philanthropies' Atlai project is highlighted as an example of innovation and collaboration in this effort.
The text is about a special screening of the "Horizon" documentary, which showcases Saudi Arabian wildlife, hosted by Arab News in partnership with the EU delegation.
Abbas, who is likely a representative of Arab News, expressed appreciation for the Saudi team behind the documentary and presented them with a certificate of appreciation as part of Arab News' Green and Blue initiative.
This initiative focuses on environmental subjects, including climate change, desertification, wildlife preservation, sustainability, and green energy, with a particular emphasis on the environment in Saudi Arabia.
The CEO of Konoz initiative expressed excitement about attending the screening of a documentary showcasing the beauty of Saudi Arabia.
He thanked the Minister of Media for his support in promoting the film.
The associate producer shared that the documentary took over 260 days to shoot and over 2,000 hours to record due to the extensive coverage of various regions.
Scouting and waiting for the perfect shot were necessary for capturing wildlife and ideal lighting conditions.
The speaker expresses their gratitude for attending a screening event for the show "Horizon," which is now available on Netflix internationally.
They appreciate being surrounded by ambassadors and people who care about nature and wildlife.
The event marks the beginning of more events related to the show.