Riffa Views last tree planting celebrated with Cultural Showpiece

Riffa Views’ Tree Planting Initiative Contributes to a Greener Bahrain

The Riffa Views Eden Challenge Tree-planting Initiative ended today with the last tree being planted during a closing ceremony at Al Khawarizmi Boy’s School. To celebrate the occasion, the pupils acted a special performance highlighting some Bahraini traditions including reading Surahs from the Holy Qurán, pearl diving and basket weaving.

A total of 64 schools have benefited from this environmental responsibility with a total of 88 trees planted over the last two months. This initiative was developed by Riffa Views in a bid to add greenery and improve the environment in Bahrain. In addition to the trees planted at the schools, an equivalent number will be planted within Riffa Views in a special Education Grove as a lasting reminder of the Eden Challenge and the passion of all the children involved in the competition.

Richard Browning CEO of Riffa Views commented: “The tree planting initiative has given us the opportunity to make a lasting footprint on the environment and to nurture a new generation of environmentally aware children. We like to lead by example, and we would encourage other companies to join the effort in supporting local environmental initiatives. With every tree planted, an investment is being made in the future for the health of Bahrain’s community.”

Aisha Hilal Principal of the Al Khawarizmi Boy’s School commented: “We participated in the Riffa Views Eden Challenge to encourage our children to be more caring about the environment. Through this tree planting initiative we were able to get the message across to the students that we need their help in improving the environment. Our school already runs an internal gardening program and this tree planting will certainly highlight how trees can enhance our gardens.”