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Daily Tribune
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Tribune
Kids Learn Sustainability
TDT | Manama A week-long environmental awareness event hosted by the Southern Municipality has drawn enthusiastic crowds of families and children, blending education with creativity through the interactive initiative "Little Municipalities Village." Held from July 12th to 18th at Oasis Mall in Riffa, the event concluded with a ceremony honouring contributors, volunteers, and partners who helped bring the programme to life. Engineer Isa Abdulrahman Al-Buainain, Director General of the Southern Municipality, and Abdullah Ibrahim Abdul Latif, Chairman of the Southern Municipal Council, led the appreciation ceremony, recognising youth volunteers, Bahraini artists, and private and government sector participants. Community Spirit in Action Al-Buainain described the initiative as a resounding success that resonated with children and parents alike. He said the event was part of the municipality's broader strategy to enhance public environmental awareness, correct negative behaviours, and highlight the importance of cleanliness in achieving sustainability. In 2024, Bahrain ranked among the top five GCC countries in municipal innovation initiatives targeting youth engagement and environmental sustainability. Fun and Learning for Kids The event featured multiple educational zones designed specifically for young participants. These included: Hands-on eco workshops (e.g. painting glass, recycling plastic containers, creating cardboard models) Interactive storytelling sessions with environmental themes Face painting Mini-lectures reinforcing sustainability at home and in the community Short films explaining the municipality's services Much-loved characters such as Saeed and Droopy, a water bottle mascot made from recycled materials, helped convey key messages about environmental conservation in fun, accessible ways. Creative Collaboration The event saw strong participation from Bahraini artists Khalil Al Rumaithi, Al Bassam Ali, and Mohammed Saqr, who engaged children through live performances, games, and prize giveaways. Al-Buainain thanked all the partners involved, including: The event successfully merged fun with education, promoting a strong environmental message to the Kingdom's next generation.
Asharq Al-Awsat
13-03-2025
- Business
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Saudi-Ukraine Joint Business Council Poised for Major Trade Opportunities
Saudi Arabia and Ukraine are looking to their revived Joint Business Council, set to be reestablished this year, to unlock economic, investment, and trade opportunities. With Kyiv facing an energy crisis in the wake of its ongoing conflict, Riyadh is poised to step in and help meet its energy needs. In return, Saudi Arabia is seeking key food imports from Ukraine, including various types of meat and grains. The two countries announced the revival of the council in a joint statement on Tuesday during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's official visit to the kingdom. Both sides discussed the strength of their economic ties and underscored the importance of joint efforts to boost trade, which grew by 9% last year. They agreed on the need to overcome challenges hindering commercial relations. Bilateral trade exceeded SAR 1.72 billion ($459.2 million) in 2023, with key exchanged goods including meat, edible offal, plastics and related products, live animals and animal products, as well as grains. Experts believe Saudi Arabia and Ukraine are counting on their revived Joint Business Council to unlock significant economic opportunities. They highlight Kyiv's urgent need for energy, particularly natural gas, which it previously imported from Russia, while Saudi Arabia seeks to secure key food supplies, especially grains, from Ukraine. Fadl Al-Buainain, a member of Saudi Arabia's Shura Council, told Asharq Al-Awsat that the council will play a crucial role in boosting investment opportunities between the two countries. He noted that Ukraine will prioritize cooperation in Saudi Arabia's energy sector, given its severe energy shortages following the Russia-Ukraine war. Kyiv, he said, is particularly focused on securing gas supplies and may later explore collaboration on nuclear reactors and coal. On the Saudi side, the kingdom is looking to invest in promising sectors aligned with its Vision 2030 goals, particularly those linked to strategic and food security, Al-Buainain said. He emphasized that Ukraine has strong capabilities in meat, grain, and other food production, making it an attractive partner for Riyadh, which has already invested in Ukraine's agricultural sector. Al-Buainain also pointed to Saudi-Ukrainian partnerships in the defense industry and stressed that Kyiv will require extensive reconstruction and infrastructure development once the war ends—an area where both countries stand to benefit from enhanced cooperation under the revived business council.
