Saudi Arabia plans project to cool Riyadh streets and buildings by up to 15°C

Saudi Arabia plans project to cool Riyadh streets and buildings by up to 15°C

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia is preparing to launch a major urban cooling project in Riyadh aimed at reducing temperatures on roads, walls and other urban surfaces by up to 15 degrees Celsius, according to a report by Al Eqtisadiah.The project, expected to begin implementation next year, is designed to address the urban heat island effect, a phenomenon that causes cities to experience significantly higher temperatures than surrounding areas due to dens…