Ayman Mostafa ^* Adnan Alshahrani

• Umm al-Qura University, Mecca, Saudi Arabia

In the published article, there was an error. [The abstract was inconsistent with the content and has been corrected for alignment].A correction has been made to [abstract], [Name of Sub-section if there is one], [Paragraph Number]. This sentence previously stated:"[This study aims to explore the impact of urban green spaces on improving quality of life and providing a healthier environment for residents, reflecting the growing global interest in green spaces and their role in sustainable development and climate change mitigation, especially in large cities like Jeddah. Analytical methods and field surveys were used to gather data from five urban parks in Jeddah. The study included questionnaires distributed to 409 park visitors between March and May 2021 to assess their satisfaction with park management, usage patterns, and social and environmental benefits. The findings indicate that green spaces play a crucial role in enhancing both mental and physical health, fostering social interactions, and reducing stress. Good infrastructure and a sense of safety increase visitor engagement, while the availability of green spaces per capita in Jeddah is relatively low compared to other cities. These results underscore the importance of developing public policies to improve access to and quality of green spaces in large urban areas. Green spaces can contribute to sustainable development goals by reducing social disparities and enhancing residents' quality of life. The study recommends better green space management and increasing public awareness of their benefits.]"The corrected sentence appears below:"[This research investigates the role of urban green spaces in raising the quality of life and achieving sustainable development in Saudi cities, particularly under desert conditions. A quantitative approach was adopted, and data were collected from municipal records and demographic statistics with an emphasis on public green areas such as parks and gardens. The study has shown that in many Saudi cities, the availability of green spaces is inadequate, revealing huge disparities when compared to international standards such as the World Health Organization's recommendation of 9 m² per capita. For example, the Northern Borders Municipality surpasses this threshold with 21.08 m² per capita, whereas Jeddah lags with only 3.21 m² per capita. These results underline the critical role of green spaces in safeguarding public health, fostering social cohesion, and building climate resilience. It places a focus on programs like the Saudi Green Initiative and the Humanization of Neighborhoods in their ability to meet challenges by, for example, using plant species that are drought resistant and enhancing urban greening methodologies. The paper closes with recommendations to increase the intensity of green spaces, ensure equitable distribution, and raise public awareness of the ecological and social benefits of green infrastructure.