Contract signed for primary coral
nursery in NEOM
Hassan Allam Construction Saudi, in partnership with King
Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), has signed a contract
for the construction of the Primary Coral Nursery under the KAUST Coral
Restoration Initiative. This landmark project is the world’s largest coral reef
restoration effort, in collaboration with NEOM, a futuristic city on Saudi
Arabia's northern coast.
Ian Campbell, KAUST Vice President of the National Transformation
Institute (NTI), highlighted the importance of this collaboration: “Today marks
a pivotal moment in the journey to build the world’s largest coral reef
restoration initiative. This ambitious program aims to preserve, restore, and
enhance 100 hectares of the vibrant coral ecosystem in the Red Sea, and serve
as a beacon of hope for coral conservation efforts globally. We look forward to
completing the construction of the land-based facilities of the project in
partnership with Hassan Allam.”
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The KAUST Coral Restoration Initiative aims to restore and
protect marine environments while serving as a model for sustainable
conservation efforts.
Hassan Allam, CEO of Hassan Allam Holding, emphasized the
power of partnership and collective action in addressing environmental
challenges. The collaboration with KAUST exemplifies their commitment to coral
conservation.
The initiative seeks to preserve, restore, and enhance 100
hectares of vibrant coral ecosystems in the Red Sea—a critical mission for
global coral conservation.
The coral nursery will house approximately 400 tanks
equipped with cutting-edge coral propagation technologies. The project site is
at Haddah Beach, north of Saudi Arabia, near the captivating Shushah Island.
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As construction progresses, the Primary Coral Nursery will
play a pivotal role in rejuvenating the Red Sea’s natural coral habitats,
providing hope for the future of these vital ecosystems.
Source: https://www.dailynewsegypt.com/
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