KAUST Beacon Development is proud to partner with the Fashion Commission and PYRATEX® in advancing next-generation sustainable textiles. Together, we are transforming Red Sea seaweed into traceable, bio-based fibers that support the Kingdom’s vision for a greener, innovation-driven fashion sector.

Last year, the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology announced a collaboration with NEOM, through the KAUST Beacon Development environmental consultancy, to enhance research and protection efforts for these distinctive species.

What began as a local conservation effort has grown into a regional model of collaboration — bringing together science, community, and sustainability in action.

KAUST Beacon Development is proud to collaborate with NEOM Nature in advancing innovative solutions for environmental sustainability. As featured in Arab News, our partnership is using AI-enabled drones to enhance marine ecosystem monitoring and support NEOM’s goal to protect 95% of its land and sea for nature.

Soudah Development (SD), a closed joint-stock company owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has announced plans to further enhance its commitment to environmental and wildlife conservation and the impact of its development program. It has started a monitoring program of endangered animals living in Soudah and parts of Rijal Almaa that will document their behavior to develop a framework of protective measures that will also enable the reintroduction of new species.