Red Sea Global (RSG) has achieved a major success towards environmental protection in Saudi Arabia. The company has announced on 24 February 2026 that they have successfully planted more than 5,000 Red Mangrove saplings in Al Wajh Lagoon. The move is an important part of Saudi Arabia’s efforts to green its coastal areas and protect rare marine ecosystems. The local community and volunteers have also actively participated in this project.
How were these special ‘Kandal’ plants prepared?
These red mangroves are called ‘Qandal’ in the local language. These plants were not planted directly in the sea, but were first looked after in a special nursery. According to RSG, they were reared in the nursery for about eight months till they grew from seeds to plants.
When these plants grew to 80 cm tall and their survival chances were 99%, they were shifted to the lagoon. For safety reasons, the nursery is monitored 24 hours a day to protect them from algae, grazing animals and strong ocean waves. Leaf Global and National Center for Vegetation Cover (NCVC) have also played an important role in this work.
Target to plant 50 million trees by 2030
This work of RSG is not limited to just 5,000 trees. The company has set a target of planting a total of 50 million (5 crore) mangrove trees by 2030. Apart from red mangroves, the company has already planted 30 lakh (3 million) gray mangroves.
Environmental experts say that mangrove forests have the capacity to absorb 5 to 10 times more carbon than normal forests. It will help reduce the country’s carbon emissions under the Saudi Green Initiative (SGI). In the coming time, these mangrove parks will also be opened for tourists, where people will be able to enjoy kayaking and nature tours.
