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''Tanmiah'' Embarks on One Million Tree Initiative

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''Tanmiah'' Embarks on One Million Tree Initiative

''Tanmiah'' Embarks on One Million Tree Initiative

In line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 in achieving self-sufficiency and responsible sustainable production, ''Tanmiah'' Saudi Food Company, listed in Saudi Stocks Market, sought to be proactive in aligning its strategy with the goals of the Kingdom’s vision.

Accordingly, the One Million Tree Initiative was launched in Shaqra Governorate in March 2019 and nearly 200,000 trees have already been planted in the first phase, in line with the company’s goal to plant one million trees by 2025.

The impact will include the elimination of 1.2B KGs of Carbon dioxide (CO2); 10B liters of waste water and 1B KGs of solid waste recycled.

In the second phase, the company seeks tree plantation and enhancing the quality of life in the region. To achieve this goal, treated water from poultry waste and treated bio-organic manure will be used to plant and irrigate trees.

This comes as part of the company's objective to create an innovative and a sustainable circular approach to achieve zero-net emissions, which the Kingdom and other countries strive for.

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Dubai Expects $15.4 Bln in Economic Gains from Metro Blue Line

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid at Blue Line Metro groundbreaking ceremony – Asharq Al-Awsat
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid at Blue Line Metro groundbreaking ceremony – Asharq Al-Awsat
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Dubai Expects $15.4 Bln in Economic Gains from Metro Blue Line

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid at Blue Line Metro groundbreaking ceremony – Asharq Al-Awsat
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid at Blue Line Metro groundbreaking ceremony – Asharq Al-Awsat

Dubai expects its newly launched Blue Line metro project to generate more than 56.5 billion dirhams ($15.4 billion) in cumulative economic, social and environmental benefits by 2040, officials said at a groundbreaking ceremony attended on Monday by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

 

The Blue Line represents one of the emirate’s most significant transport infrastructure investments to date and is a cornerstone of the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan and the D33 economic agenda aimed at boosting the city’s global competitiveness and quality of life.

 

Spanning 30 kilometers with 14 stations serving nine districts, the Blue Line is expected to serve nearly one million residents by 2040. Authorities estimate it will reduce road congestion by 20% and increase property values along its route by up to 25%.

 

During the ceremony, Sheikh Mohammed approved the design of the Emaar station, which is set to become the world’s tallest metro station at 74 meters high, with a daily passenger capacity of up to 160,000.

 

Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), said the new line will expand the city’s rail network to 131 kilometers, with 78 stations and 168 trains in operation.

 

Since its launch in 2009, Dubai Metro has transported more than 2.5 billion passengers and now accounts for around 6% of total public transport ridership in the city, according to figures released on Monday.

 

Preliminary studies show the Blue Line will deliver wide-ranging benefits through reduced fuel consumption, lower carbon emissions and improved traffic safety.

 

The line will also provide direct connectivity between Dubai International Airport and key economic, educational and tourism hubs, with travel times ranging from 10 to 25 minutes.

 

Once completed, the Blue Line will become Dubai’s fifth major mass transit initiative, following the Red and Green metro lines, Dubai Tram, and Route 2020.