Bahrain Bourse Participates in National Tree Week
In support of the National Action Plan to achieve carbon neutrality, announced by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and in line with the launch of National Tree Week by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to be held annually on the third week of October, Shaikh Khalifa bin Ebrahim Al-Khalifa, CEO of Bahrain Bourse, planted trees at Bahrain Financial Harbour.
Shaikh Khalifa bin Ebrahim Al-Khalifa emphasized the strategic significance of the initiative: “Bahrain Bourse’s pioneering sustainability efforts is aligned with the National Action Plan to Achieve Carbon Neutrality and the National Tree Week Initiative. We are committed to supporting the national efforts that foster environmental stewardship and security and aligns with our overarching mission to contribute to sustainable economic growth in the Kingdom. By prioritizing afforestation, we reaffirm our dedication and ongoing efforts to national and international sustainability targets, reinforcing Bahrain’s environmental legacy for future generations.”
The National Tree Week supports the Kingdom’s afforestation plan to double the number of trees to 3.6 million by 2035, contributing to the Kingdom’s commitments under the United National Framework Convention on Climate Change.