Tanmiah Food Company (TADAWUL: 2281, “Tanmiah”) has embarked on a significant environmental initiative, aiming to plant 100,000 trees in Manama, Bahrain. This monumental effort aligns with the Saudi Green Initiative and the Middle East Green Initiative, showcasing the collaborative environmental commitment of Saudi Arabia and Bahrain to combat climate change through afforestation.
Under the slogan “Planted in Saudi Arabia, to be grown in Bahrain,” the initiative’s inauguration saw Dr. Khaled bin Abdullah Al-Abd Al-Qader, Executive Director of the National Center for Vegetation Development and Desertification Control, representing His Excellency the Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture (MEWA), Engineer Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al-Fadley.
Distinguished dignitaries present at the ceremony included His Excellency the Minister of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture of the Kingdom of Bahrain, Engineer Wael bin Nasser Al-Mubarak, His Excellency the Bahraini Special Envoy for Climate Affairs, Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak bin Dainah, and Her Excellency Sheikha Maram bint Isa Al Khalifa. The event was also attended by Dr. Ahmed Al-Dalbahi, Deputy Minister, representing His Highness the Ambassador of the Kingdom to Bahrain, and Mr. Ahmed Osilan, Executive Board Member and Managing Director of Tanmiah Food Company.
H.E. Eng. Wael bin Nasser Al-Mubarak commented, “This initiative, launched by our sister nation, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, aligns with the national afforestation strategy of the Kingdom of Bahrain. It reflects the unlimited potential of countries when they unite for the cause of sustainability, bringing a greener and more sustainable future to our region.”
Ahmed bin Sharaf Osilan, Executive Board Member and Managing Director of Tanmiah Food Company, expressed, “Our journey, spanning 700 kilometers from Saudi to Bahrain with 100,000 trees, is a testament to our dedication to environmental preservation. It’s part of our broader commitment to sustainable innovation.”
Afforestation plays a crucial role in improving air quality, preventing soil erosion, supporting wildlife, absorbing carbon dioxide, and mitigating climate change. Tanmiah’s collaborative effort underscores its commitment to meaningful contributions to global sustainability goals, fostering a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable future for the region and beyond.
