Animal welfare plan unveiled at Riyadh pet expo

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia unveiled an ambitious plan to improve animal welfare at this year’s Saudi Pet & Vet Expo in Riyadh. The initiative, known as the Executive Plan for Animal Welfare 2026-30, was announced by Bader Mohammed Alshaer, manager of the government’s animal welfare department. It aims to strengthen animal protection through five pillars: public awareness, laws and regulations, veterinary…