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Daily Tribune
27-07-2025
- Politics
- Daily Tribune
Bahrain committed to mangrove conservation
His Excellency Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Bin Dainah, Minister of Oil and Environment and Special Envoy for Climate Affairs, reaffirmed the Kingdom of Bahrain's ongoing commitment to preserving coastal ecosystems through a series of ambitious environmental initiatives. These include the National Afforestation Plan and the 'Bahrain Mangroves' initiative, which aims to quadruple the number of mangrove trees in the Kingdom by 2035. Dr. bin Dainah's statement was issued in conjunction with the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem, observed annually on July 26. Global awareness The occasion serves to raise global awareness of the ecological importance of mangrove forests and the pressing need to protect them from environmental threats. "Institutional and community partnerships are important in integrating environmental stewardship into national development strategies." — H.E. Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Bin Dainah, Minister of Oil and Environment and Special Envoy for Climate Affairs The Minister emphasised the vital role mangrove trees play in supporting Bahrain's national efforts to address climate change, noting that these initiatives align with the country's broader development goals under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and the guidance of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. Dr. Bin Dainah underscored the importance of raising community awareness and encouraging public participation in marine conservation efforts and afforestation projects. Programs He highlighted that the Supreme Council for the Environment, chaired by His Highness Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Personal Representative of HM the King and President of the Council, is working in coordination with the Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture to implement various mangrove development programs. These include planting initiatives along Bahrain's coastlines and rehabilitating ecologically significant areas such as Tubli Bay, in cooperation with relevant stakeholders.
Biz Bahrain
05-03-2025
- Business
- Biz Bahrain
stc Bahrain sign MoU with SCE
The Supreme Council for the Environment (SCE) and stc Bahrain signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to implement an electronic waste transportation monitoring system in the Kingdom of Bahrain, supported by Internet of Things (IoT) technology. The agreement was signed by Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Bin Dainah, Minister of Oil and Environment and Special Envoy for Climate Affairs, and Khalid Al Osaimi, CEO of stc Bahrain. Dr. Bin Dainah emphasised that the introduction of this electronic monitoring system strengthens pollution control measures and aligns with the directive of His Highness Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Personal Representative of His Majesty the King and Chairman of the Supreme Council for the Environment, to enhance governance in waste management, environmental protection, and sustainable development. He highlighted the support provided by the Ministerial Committee for Development Projects and Infrastructure, chaired by Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, the Deputy Prime Minister, in facilitating key environmental projects that contribute to achieving sustainable development goals. The minister noted that the SCE has conducted workshops for waste transportation companies, in collaboration with stc Bahrain, to introduce a new licensing mechanism for vehicles. He commended the company's efforts in expanding IoT technology in Bahrain and reaffirmed the SCE's commitment to ensuring companies comply with Decision (7) of 2024 on waste transportation licensing while maintaining smooth waste disposal operations during the transition phase. He also noted the importance of cooperation between waste transportation companies, waste producers, and recycling and treatment firms in implementing the ministerial resolution, which aims to prevent illegal waste disposal through enhanced coordination among all relevant stakeholders. On his part, Al Osaimi commended stc Bahrain's strategic partnership with the SCE on this national initiative. He underscored the company's commitment to supporting Bahrain's environmental sustainability goals. He highlighted the role of technology in building a more sustainable future and reiterated stc Bahrain's commitment to leveraging its expertise and advanced technological capabilities to ensure the success of this project.
