Saudi Arabia | The Dust Storm Warning Center is organizing a virtual symposium today on the occasion of the International Day for Combating Sand and Dust Storms

Written By طقس العرب on 2023/07/12

This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.

Weather of Arabia - Today, Wednesday, the Regional Center for Warning Against Dust and Sand Storms is organizing a virtual symposium entitled "The Cost of Dust Storms and the Economic and Health Impacts on the Arabian Gulf Region", on the occasion of the International Day for Combating Dust and Sand Storms.

The symposium will discuss the major economic and health impacts of sand and dust storms on the GCC countries. It is estimated that it could reach 4.6 billion annually by 2030.

The symposium also reviews the repercussions of dust and sand storms. As it leads to many health problems, disruption of transportation, and damage to the infrastructure, and may affect the agricultural sector, and lead to losses in livestock, in addition to affecting the tourism sector, in addition to the direct and indirect economic costs; Including health care costs, repair and maintenance costs and declining economic activity.

Sand and dust storms represent a huge and widespread challenge to efforts to achieve sustainable development in its economic, social and environmental dimensions. This calls for a comprehensive approach to address these risks, including the concerned authorities. including individuals, corporations, governments, and international organizations; To mitigate the impact of sand and dust storms on the economy and health.

It is noteworthy that the United Nations General Assembly has declared July 12 of each year, an international day to combat sand and dust storms. Aware of the seriousness of the negative effects of sand and dust storms on various levels of issues of international concern.

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This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.


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