July 7th, 2009 @ kadraoui // No Comments
A PRESENTATION will be conducted by Diyar Al Muharraq at the Bahrain Society of Engineers (BSE) tonight. The presentation on environmental monitoring and management initiative will be given by international design and engineering consultancy Scott Wilson Bahrain principal environment scientist Justine Carr. It will begin at 7pm and will detail how to put together a comprehensive cutting-edge environmental plan in urban developments. Diyar Al Muharraq chief executive officer Aaref Hejres said that its mixed-used development project was a story that deserved to be told to benefit industry specialists and others because it involved the best international consultancies and local expertise. “The presentation will showcase an advanced water quality monitoring system designed by Scott Wilson specifically for Diyar Al Muharraq,” he said. “We have allocated over BD3 million for our environmental programme.” The event will be open to the public free of charge
June 21st, 2009 @ kadraoui // No Comments
A CHILDREN’S guide to protecting the environment could become part of the curriculum in all Bahrain schools. It is already being used in some private schools, thanks to funding by HSBC. The bank gave $30,000 (BD11,340) to the Bahrain Women’s Society for Human Development’s Environmental Citizenship Programme (ECP) to publish the book, titled Be’ati Unit. It is aimed mainly at children aged four to six, consisting of environmental concepts and interesting exercises that help enhance the protection of environment. “It is at this young age that children build their character and habits. So we think it is important to impart it to them, so that they grow up with this information and act accordingly,” says bank marketing manager Mahmood Qannati.
The bank’s contribution last year enabled the ECP to bring out copies of the book, which is now a part of the studies in some of the private schools in Bahrain. “We are having discussions with Education Ministry to include this in the curriculum of all the schools in Bahrain. Thus we can see a greener and cleaner Bahrain in the future,” said Mr Qannati. ECP manager Fatima Frutan and society board member Mina Kathemy visited the bank to thank officials for their support. They met HSBC Bahrain chief executive officer Majed Najm and Mr Qannati to present a shield of acknowledgement.
June 9th, 2009 @ kadraoui // No Comments
A CONFERENCE will highlight challenges facing Bahrain’s environment later this month. The ‘Environmental Protection, Water and Power Conservation – Critical Challenges, Solutions and Opportunities’ at the Banyan Tree Desert Spa and Resort, Al Areen, will also highlight solutions and opportunities. It will be held on June 20 under the patronage of Public Commission for the Protection of Marine Resources, Environment and Wildlife president Shaikh Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa. “It will highlight concerns and issues related to the protection and conservation of the environment,” said Canadabased organisers Crystal International chairwoman and president Mina Leonora. “It aims to increase awareness, open the line of better communication, raise the level of commitment and highlight policies, methods and steps to preserve and protect the environment. “The idea is also to address the global issue seriously and with commitment for the welfare of present and future generations.” Foreign Ministry bilateral relations director Dr Dhafer Al Umran will be among 20 peo ple from around the world to address the conference. He will highlight the need to strike a bal nce between development and environmental protection. The conference theme is ‘Ways to a Better Life’. Other speakers include Royal Charity Organisation general secretary Dr Mustafa Al Sayed, Bapco chief executiveAbdulkarim Al Sayed, Bahrain International Circuit chief executive officer Martin Whitaker and Gulf Air chief executive officer Björn Näf. Ms Leonora said with the right support from industry, Bahrain could control pollution, reduce carbon emissions and maintain its environment. “The impact of climate change all over the world cannot be taken for granted and Bahrain is not the only one facing the same environmental situations.
“With the involvement of all parties and their commitment, it could lessen the repercussions
June 9th, 2009 @ kadraoui // No Comments
THE sixth annual Environmental Treasure Hunt will take place in Bahrain later this year. It aims to raise awareness about environmental issues such as water shortages, pollution, land reclamation and its effect on marine life, beach pollution and desertification. The event, on Friday November 6, will be held under the patronage of Public Commission for the Protection of Marine Resources, Environment and Wildlife head Shaikh Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa. Teams will compete to solve clues, leading them along a pre-determined route to a wide spectrum of locations, all the while being monitored by traffic police to ensure they adhere to traffic laws. Bahrain-based events management, public relations and marketing communications company T & M Eventscom announced the date yesterday. Chief executive officer Zahraa Taher said the event hoped to create a cleaner and greener Bahrain. “By changing people’s everyday habits and making them realise one person’s actions can make an impact, we can create a more sustainable clean and green Bahrain,” she said.