Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/407 |
G-2§8 |
Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of |
2021 |
Trade Policy Framework |
General environmental reference |
Energy, Manufacturing |
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2.8. The continued upward trend of non-oil revenues reflects increased fiscal stability and also a positive future outlook for foreign investors. Moreover, the non-oil sectors including manufacturing and renewable energy sectors continue to drive growth (...).
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/407 |
G-2§12 |
Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of |
2021 |
Trade Policy Framework |
Public procurement, Investment measures |
Other, Services |
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2.12 (...) In 2019 seven Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) tenders were closed, these included three new wastewater treatment plants, two new water desalination plants (...).
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/407 |
G-2§13 |
Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of |
2021 |
Trade Policy Framework |
Public procurement, Investment measures |
Other, Services |
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2.13. The momentum has continued into 2020, despite the constraints imposed around the world by the Covid 19 pandemic. PPP tenders were awarded for two further water and wastewater projects (...).
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/407 |
G-3§18 |
Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of |
2021 |
Trade Policy Framework |
Investment measures |
Energy, Manufacturing |
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3.18. Special Economic Zones (SEZs) being developed in Saudi Arabia have competitive locations targeting (17 sectors) which can be collectively described as (...) Pharma & Bio pharma, Machinery & equipment, Automotive, Renewables (...).
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/407 |
G-3§20 |
Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of |
2021 |
Measures |
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All products/economic activities |
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3.20. In order to protect commercial facilities from fraud and tampering with technical documents, in addition, ensure products are free from defects that may affect the health, safety, and the environment of the consumer; Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) introduced "SABER" platform. SABER automated tracking of products, technical processes involved in the supply chain and raising products' safety levels.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/407 |
G-4§1 |
Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of |
2021 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Agriculture |
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4.1. During the period under review The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA) has successfully achieved major transformation goals. A number of fundamental strategies have been formulated to serve as a roadmap to achieve strategic goals as to ensure harmonization, among; food security strategy, national water strategy, environment strategy, national strategy for agriculture and agricultural development fund strategy.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/407 |
G-4§3 |
Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of |
2021 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Agriculture |
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4.3. The National Strategy for Agriculture targets to enhance food security, promoting the sustainable use of natural resources to contribute effectively in achieving water security and preserving the environment (...).
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Conservation
Environment
Natural resources
Sustainable
Water
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/407 |
G-4§6 |
Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of |
2021 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Other |
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4.6. The high-water demand in the agriculture sector is exacerbating the water scarcity situation in the Kingdom, due to arid climate conditions, renewable water is extremely scarce and the Kingdom has limited reserves of non-renewable groundwater, given it is rapidly depleted.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/407 |
G-4§8 |
Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of |
2021 |
Sectors |
Other environmental requirements, Other measures |
Other, Services |
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4.8. The National Water Strategy has set five main objectives, including (...) enhance water demand management across all uses; deliver cost-effective and high quality water and wastewater services, accounting for affordability; safeguard and optimize the use of water resources, while preserving the local environment for the highest benefit of the Saudi society in this generation and the future; and (...).
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Conservation
Environment
Waste
Water
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/407 |
G-4§9 |
Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of |
2021 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Other |
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4.9. The environment sector is undergoing a large-scale transformation in line with Vision 2030. The sector has achieved several milestones in institutional framework design, legislations, and economic efficiency.
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