Dec. 18, Manama (BNA): With assistance from Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC) and Bahrain Mall operator Majid Al Futtaim, the first phase of the Bahrain Mall afforestation project was introduced as part of the National Afforestation Campaign (Forever Green), carried out under the National Initiative for Agricultural Development (NIAD), in an event showcasing successful collaboration between the public and private sectors.
First phase of Bahrain Mall afforestation project launched under Forever Green
Attendees included Mohammed Al Khateeb, Head of Operations and Commercial Affairs at Majid Al Futtaim Retail in Bahrain; Yasser Abdulraheem Al Abbasi, CEO of Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC); and Shaikha Maram bint Isa Al Khalifa, Secretary General of NIAD. The occasion demonstrated everyone’s dedication to improving the Kingdom’s environmental sustainability.
In keeping with the goals of the National Afforestation Campaign to raise environmental awareness and increase green spaces in a variety of locations, the activities included planting 28 jatropha saplings and 29 acacia glauca saplings in order to increase the amount of green cover at Bahrain Mall and enhance the quality of the urban environment.
Shaikha Maram bint Isa praised Majid Al Futtaim and GPIC for their support and hailed private sector organizations for their active participation in national environmental projects. The success of national measures to increase vegetation cover and achieve environmental sustainability in Bahrain, she pointed out, depends critically on collaboration between the public and private sectors.
According to Al Abbasi, GPIC places a high priority on funding environmentally friendly projects, and its involvement in the campaign shows how dedicated it is to preserving the environment and promoting sustainability. He continued by saying that the company is honored to have been one of the campaign’s initial backers and will continue to support it in subsequent stages out of duty to the environment and future generations.
Al Khateeb stated that the company is eager to take part in projects that improve environmental sustainability and benefit the community. He added that the company’s involvement in the project is a result of its strong commitment to sustainability and to supporting initiatives that improve the urban environment and help Bahrain realize its vision for a more sustainable society for future generations.
The start of the first phase of the Bahrain Mall afforestation project is a significant step in a series of collaborative environmental projects carried out in collaboration with supporting institutions. These projects are intended to increase green cover, raise environmental awareness, and support national efforts to achieve environmental balance and sustainability across various regions of the Kingdom. They demonstrate successful public-private sector cooperation and a shared commitment to creating a sustainable and healthy urban environment for future generations.
