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Saudi Arabia launches 2026 tree-planting season in Makkah Region
Saudi Arabia has launched its 2026 National Tree Planting Season in the Makkah Region.
Deputy Emir Prince Saud bin Mishal bin Abdulaziz inaugurated the season under the patronage of regional Emir Prince Khalid Al-Faisal.
This is the season’s third edition and is part of the Saudi Green Initiative.
The program aims to expand vegetation, support environmental sustainability and encourage people to take part in tree planting.
More than 7.7 million trees have been planted in the region since 2021, about 24.7% of its goal of roughly 31.3 million trees by 2030.
The program says tree planting can help improve quality of life and build environmental awareness for current and future generations.
Saudi Arabia’s National Tree Planting Season 2026 has been inaugurated in the Makkah Region.
Deputy Emir Prince Saud bin Mishal bin Abdulaziz inaugurated the season under the patronage of regional Emir Prince Khalid Al-Faisal bin Abdulaziz.
More than 7.7 million trees have been planted in the region since 2021, equal to 24.7% of its approximately 31.3 million-tree target for 2030.
The season is in its third edition and aims to support the Saudi Green Initiative, develop vegetation cover and encourage community participation.
- Who
- Deputy Emir Prince Saud bin Mishal bin Abdulaziz inaugurated the season, under the patronage of Emir Prince Khalid Al-Faisal bin Abdulaziz.
- What
- Saudi Arabia’s National Tree Planting Season 2026 was inaugurated.
- When
- 2026. The article was published on October 11, 2026.
- Where
- Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia.
- Why
- To support the Saudi Green Initiative, develop vegetation cover, enhance environmental sustainability and encourage community participation in tree planting.
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The number of trees planted in the Makkah Region since 2021 until the current year has exceeded 7.7 million trees, from a target of approximately 31.3 million trees by 2030, with a completion rate of 24.7%.
Tree planting in the Makkah Region contributed to more than 7.7 million trees planted by 2026.
Deputy Emir Prince Saud bin Mishal bin Abdulaziz inaugurated the National Tree Planting Season in the Makkah Region.
- Season
- National Tree Planting Season 2026
- Edition
- Third
- Trees planted
- More than 7.7 million in the Makkah Region since 2021
- 2030 target
- Approximately 31.3 million trees in the Makkah Region
- Completion rate
- 24.7% of the regional target
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