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MIB plants 1000 trees in Kudagiri

Nov 10, 2024, 10:38 AM

Students and parents from Ghiyasuddin International School participated in the event. -- Photo: MIB

Maldives Islamic Bank (MIB) has planted 1,000 trees in Kudagiri picnic island to support the government's five million trees project.

MIB CEO Mufaddal Idris Khumri inaugurated the event and advised children to consider protecting the environment as an individual responsibility.

CLEAN Maldives was involved in planning and organizing the event. Partners included Housing Development Corporation (HDC), Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC), Asia Forwarding, Eye Care, Maldives Police Service and The Hawks.

Students and parents from Ghiyasuddin International School participated in the event.

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