TDT | Manama The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com stc Bahrain, a world-class digital enabler, successfully concluded the first phase of its "Trees for Life" campaign in collaboration with Supreme Council for Environment, and the Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and A
TDT | Manama
The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com
stc Bahrain, a world-class digital enabler, successfully concluded the first phase of its “Trees for Life” campaign in collaboration with Supreme Council for Environment, and the Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture.
The campaign supports national afforestation plans to double the number of trees in Bahrain from 1.8 to 3.6 million trees by 2035.
Minister of Oil & Environment, Special Envoy for Climate Affairs, Dr Mohamed bin Mubarak bin Daina, stressed the importance of the “Trees for Life” campaign and said, “This will contribute to strengthening the Kingdom’s efforts to implement the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP26) goals.”
Shaikh Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Undersecretary of Municipal Affairs at the Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, highlighted the importance of continuity of efforts and initiatives that constitute a community partnership.
He said, “With this national spirit, we will achieve together what we aspire for Bahrain to make it greener.” stc Bahrain CEO Eng. Nezar Banabeela said, “We are looking forward to a bright future as part of this campaign, and we hope to continue paving the way for future partnerships and maintaining this legacy for the benefit of our future generations.”
stc Bahrain planted 35,000 trees across the Kingdom, reaching 25% of Bahrain’s target.
The company said it looks forward to planting an additional 50,000 trees during the next phase.
stc Bahrain partnered with local entities such as Al Amin Gardens, Nass Group, TRAFCO, SADAD, HHM Group, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI Bahrain), American Express Middle East, Huawei, Carrefour, Aqaratcom, Memac Ogilvy and Silah.
