The National Initiative for Agricultural Development (NIAD) signed a cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia based Net Zero Environmental during the Bahrain International Garden Show, held under the royal patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa at Exhibition World Bahrain.

The agreement aims to enhance environmental cooperation between the two entities by digitising afforestation efforts, documenting trees, and calculating their environmental benefits. These initiatives align with the objectives of the “Forever Green” campaign and the “Middle East Green Initiative.”

Under the agreement, 50,000 trees will be monitored using Net Zero’s Treemap technology, which enables tree documentation, digitisation, and environmental impact assessment. The agreement also includes support for joint environmental research, development of technologies to enhance community participation in agricultural development in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, and the adoption of trees through the innovative Treewallet application.

Shaikha Maram bint Isa Al Khalifa, Secretary-General of NIAD, emphasised that the partnership marks a significant step toward environmental digitalisation and the integration of advanced technologies in afforestation and sustainability projects. She noted NIAD’s commitment to environmental sustainability in Bahrain and its vision for leveraging smart solutions to measure environmental impact while encouraging community involvement in expanding green spaces. She expressed hope that this collaboration would serve as a model for Gulf and regional cooperation in environmental sustainability.

Dr. Mohammed Al Shaikh, representing Net Zero, highlighted the company’s role in developing innovative and sustainable solutions to address climate change by offering advanced environmental technologies that promote community participation and environmental sustainability. He explained that Net Zero has developed advanced Saudi technologies for digitising afforestation efforts and calculating carbon offset emissions per tree. The company’s innovations enable individuals to name and adopt trees, fostering a unique connection between nature and society.

He noted that the partnership aims to enhance vegetation cover in Bahrain while supporting its plans to achieve the goals of “Forever Green” and the “Middle East Green Initiative,” focusing on reducing carbon emissions and achieving net-zero emissions by 2045.

NIAD continues to implement sustainable agricultural projects in Bahrain, while Net Zero remains a leading regional company in climate technology and environmental digitalisation.