Diyar Al Muharraq

His Excellency Eng. Wael bin Nasser Al Mubarak, Minister of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, recently launched the new afforestation project located in Diyar Al Muharraq. This initiative is in line with the national strategy to increase the number of trees by 2035 and the Kingdom’s commitment to carbon neutrality by 2060.

Minister Al Mubarak said, “There are currently a number of initiatives and policies set in place to increase afforestation in the Kingdom and motivate all entities to participate in government afforestation projects in collaboration with the private sector as well as involving individuals in the afforestation process.” He noted that the new afforestation project in Diyar Al Muharraq is set to be one of the most important private sector initiatives.

His Excellency confirmed that the tree species to be planted for various initiatives have been decided. Large evergreen trees were selected due to their suitability to the Kingdom’s climate conditions and their low water consumption. He also commended Diyar Al Muharraq’s cooperation with the Ministry in the implementation of afforestation initiatives.

Diyar Al Muharraq hosted His Excellency Eng. Wael bin Nasser Al Mubarak, Minister of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, on Thursday, the 4th August 2022, to officially launch the project. In attendance were Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture Undersecretary, Shaikh Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Assistant Undersecretary for Joint Municipal Services Shawkiya Humaidan and a number of other officials.

During the Minister and his delegation’s visit to Diyar Al Muharraq, Chief Executive Officer of Diyar Al Muharraq, Eng. Ahmed Ali Al Ammadi, showcased the afforestation plan in addition to the agricultural techniques and tools to be adopted for drilling, farming and irrigation systems.

The importance of afforestation was highlighted throughout the tour, in addition to methods of cooperation between both parties to fulfil national aspirations for the preservation and sustainability of the environment and to increase the Kingdom's green space, which will contribute to the enhancement of sustainable urban development.

Eng. Ahmed Ali Al Ammadi, CEO of Diyar Al Muharraq, praised the support of the Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture alongside facilities offered to investors, the evolution of urban development and the private sector’s entry as a key partner in urban development and investment.

He added, “It is with great pleasure that we welcome His Excellency Eng. Wael bin Nasser Al Mubarak, Minister of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, as we aim to highlight our efforts and initiatives in afforestation and implementing joint cooperation with government entities.”

Al Ammadi reiterated Diyar Al Muharraq’s ongoing strides as a responsible real estate development company that implements sustainability pillars in all its business operations, contributes to national environmental aspirations alongside regional and global sustainable development goals, and supports government efforts geared towards achieving carbon neutrality by 2060.