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Cruise Saudi joins FLEET consortium for research into cleaner energyCruise Saudi joins FLEET consortium for research into cleaner energy

Cruise Saudi signed a membership agreement with the FLEET research consortium, underpinning its commitment to sustainability.

Holly Payne, Editor Video Production and Deputy Editor

May 21, 2024

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Founded by the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology and the Oil Sustainability Program, FLEET – an acronym for ‘fuels, lubricants, and efficient engine technologies’ – aims to bring together key stakeholders of the energy and transportation sectors within Saudi Arabia and internationally to collectively respond to the need for more sustainable energy solutions.

As a member, Cruise Saudi joins other private entities of the energy and transportation sectors, to work together on the common goal set by KAUST’s Clean Combustion Research Center to collectively develop technologies that are both economically viable and environmentally sustainable. 

Ahmed Alsaggaf, executive director of sustainability & innovation at Cruise Saudi said, ‘Sustainability and innovation are at the core of everything we do at Cruise Saudi, and we are continually looking to identify and implement the most innovative practices which promote sustainability – not just reducing our carbon footprint but across the entire value chain of the cruise industry that we are developing in Saudi. 

‘As such, we are looking forward to playing a part in the important research KAUST is doing to improve sustainable energy in the maritime sector and beyond.’ 

He described Cruise Saudi becoming a member of FLEET as ‘an exciting new chapter for both Cruise Saudi, and wider Saudi, as we work towards a more sustainable future.’

About the Author

Holly Payne

Editor Video Production and Deputy Editor

Holly is Deputy Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review & Seatrade Cruise News and has experience managing a range of highly successful international business and consumer titles. With a flair for video reporting and a history of overseas work documenting people and places of diverse cultures, Holly brings a variety of skills to the Seatrade Cruise portfolio.

Holly’s academic credentials include oral and written Arabic language skills (intermediate-advanced), an MA Multimedia Journalism with NCTJ accreditation, and a BA (Hons) Degree in Classical and Archaeological Studies with English and American Literature.

 

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