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The first hotel in Riyadh to offer an electric vehicle charging station

 Global hospitality brand Fukuo claims it has become the first hotel in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh to offer electric vehicle charging stations.

According to Arab News, Fuko Riyadh, which is owned and managed by InterContinental Hotels Group, said in a press release that it has installed electric vehicle charging stations as part of its environmental protection and new initiatives. What is the beginning of

"The installation of this new charging station is in line with the Saudi government's direction of supporting and developing the electric car industry," the press release said.

InterContinental Hotels Group Regional General Manager and Foucault Riyadh General Manager Marc Elaf said, “In line with Vision 2030 goals, Foucault aims to become the leading destination for sustainable tourism in the Kingdom as the Kingdom aims to become zero carbon neutral by 2060. to arrive.'

"Foucault's care for the environment is like serving drinks and coffee to guests in biodegradable glasses and cups, or allowing them to refresh and bathe under energy-efficient ventilated shower heads," he added.

In early May, the Saudi Ministry of Investment announced an investment of more than 12.3 billion riyals to build a Lucid Motors electric vehicle factory in Saudi Arabia with an annual production capacity of 155,000 cars.

With the launch of the electric vehicle charging station, Voko said it reaffirms its commitment to becoming an eco-friendly hotel that implements environmental sustainability practices, energy saving, heating, cooling, lighting and water usage systems. Makes it reasonable.

"The overall objective is to improve human well-being and maintain the continuity of life by protecting natural resources such as the environment and soil," the press release said.

In August, the Saudi Ministry of Energy completed all legislative and technical aspects to regulate the electric vehicle charging market in cooperation with other government agencies.

The regulatory team, which includes the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Affairs, the Ministry of Transport and Logistics, the Ministry of Commerce, the Saudi Electricity Company and the King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center, will ensure that investors develop infrastructure for electric vehicle charging stations. comply with the requirements of