Al Khobar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – 17 September 2026: Ecoryx has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CIFAL Saudi Arabia, the training center affiliated with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), to strengthen collaboration between the two organizations across sustainability, climate solutions, ESG, and institutional capacity building.

The MoU was signed by Mr. Ahmed A. Al Harbi, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Ecoryx, and Dr. Aiman Jameel AlBarakati, Director of CIFAL Saudi Arabia, at a signing ceremony held at Ecoryx’s offices in Al Khobar on Thursday, 17 September 2026 (6 Rabi’ al-Thani 1448 AH).

Under the agreement, the two parties will work together on specialized training programs, knowledge and expertise exchange, and joint research and thought leadership in sustainability.

Mr. Ahmed A. Al Harbi, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Ecoryx, commented: “Building a sustainable future for the Kingdom and the region starts with investing in people and capabilities. Our partnership with CIFAL Saudi Arabia supports that goal directly. By bringing together our advisory and capacity-building expertise with CIFAL’s resources, we aim to deliver real impact for the Kingdom’s sustainability journey, and help position it as a leading model for the region.”

Commenting on the collaboration, Professor Muslim bin Mohammed Al-Dosari, Vice President for Development and Investment and Supervisor of CIFAL Saudi Arabia, said, “This collaboration with Ecoryx reflects our commitment to raising awareness of corporate sustainability practices and strengthening institutional capacity in the Kingdom. It supports Saudi Arabia’s sustainability ambitions and aligns with the mission of CIFAL Saudi Arabia to support and empower institutions, while contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.”

About Ecoryx
Founded in line with Saudi Vision 2030 and its green initiatives, Ecoryx is a leading Saudi company in sustainability and net-zero solutions. Ecoryx helps organizations transition effectively to net-zero through an integrated set of services, sustainability reporting and strategy, carbon accounting, and sustainable finance solutions, alongside innovative digital tools built to embed lasting, positive impact.

About CIFAL Saudi Arabia
Established in 2022 through a partnership between Majmaah University and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), CIFAL Saudi Arabia is headquartered in Al-Majma’ah City, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is part of the CIFAL Global Network, a United Nations-affiliated network of international training centers for public officials and leaders worldwide. The center works to build the capacities of government officials and civil society leaders to advance sustainable development, in support of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030 at both the local and global levels.

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