Manama:Dr. Shaikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, the Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, actively participated in National Tree Week by planting trees at the Ministry's headquarters. This event was attended by ministry officials and employees, emphasizing the ministry's commitment to environmental sustainability.
According to Bahrain News Agency, this initiative aligns with the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. The directives aim to promote tree planting and enhance environmental sustainability across the Kingdom. The afforestation plan targets doubling the number of trees in Bahrain to 3.6 million by the year 2035.
The tree planting initiative is part of a broader strategy to improve the environmental landscape of Bahrain, contributing significantly to the Kingdom's sustainability goals. The involvement of government officials underscores the importance of collaborative efforts in achieving these ambitious targets.