Ten years ago, in celebration of the 30^th anniversary of Earth Day, ETMA jointly with the Directory of Education in Eastern Province organized a science fair at Al-Rashed Mall in Al-Khobar for all elementary, intermediate and high schools in Eastern Province under the name "Prince Mohammed bin Fahd Competition for the Environment".

 

This year in celebrating the 40^th anniversary of Earth Day, ETMA jointly with the Earth Science Department at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals are organizing this workshop with the theme "Mangroves and Coastal Precious Resources". The topics to be presented show the importance of the matter to the public, fisheries, governments and industry. Mangroves are highly regarded as an essential entity necessary for preserving biodiversity in coastal regions. The Arabian Gulf and the Red Sea are blessed with mangroves, sea grasses and coral reefs, and preserving them required a delicate balance between the environment and modernization.

 

This workshop will provide sharing bright ideas and creative solutions about facing the challenges of keeping progress withought inflecting heavy damage to the environment.  

It is a great honor to join the world in dedicating a full day focusing on protecting the environment and saving the Earth. The workshop will be held at Le Meridien, Al-Khobar on the 21^st of April 2010. Highly selected speakers and respected professionals will bring a precious opportunity to gain insight into mangroves and coastal management.