The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia represented by the General Presidency Meteorology and Environment Conservation today observes "Meteorology international Day" under the title " Polar Meteorology, A study of international effects" at King Khalid airbase in the southern region. This was stated by Prince Turki bin Nasser bin Abdulaziz, the General President of Meteorology and Environment Conservation to Saudi Press Agency (SPA). He that the Kingdom observes this day along with other word countries. He recalled that the Kingdom was among the first of Arab states which joined the international organization for Meteorology (50 years ago). He noted that the Kingdom also set up the regional center for drought observation and early warning with regard to tough atmospheric phenomena. " The Kingdom is currently working to complete the regional center for studies, Meteorology research and environment in Assir region," Prince Nasser added. The center is expected to be an international reference to measuring carbon dioxide. It is also the first of its kind in the Middle East. -- SPA
