Diyar Al Muharraq, one of the leading urban developers in Bahrain, has partnered with engineering firm ByrneLooby to implement new projects to enhance the marine environment.

With the aim of finding effective and innovative solutions for the protection of coral reefs and marine life, Diyar Al Muharraq commissioned ByrneLooby to carry out a study to increase marine life, diversity and restore seagrass in Bahrain’s marine environment, focusing on Diyar Al Muharraq’s surrounding area.

Diyar Al Muharraq CEO Dr Maher Al Shaer stressed on the company's responsibility towards the environment and the protection of environment becoming a strategic objective in the real estate sector.

The agreement is in line with the company's strategy to achieve sustainable development, he added.

Commenting on the tieup, Dr Al Shaer said: "Developing strategic partnerships is key with regard to exploring new technologies that could lead to successful solutions for environmental protection."

"We aim to develop a project that is able to keep abreast with diverse lifestyles, social and economic conditions, hence the preservation of the environment and high living standards are primary pillars in the company’s strategy," he noted.  

ByrneLooby is currently undergoing a pilot study to relocate seagrass in order to enhance existing habitats with the overall aim of increasing marine life.

"Our collaboration with ByrneLooby is part of our long-term plan to nurture and enriching marine life and create a safe environment for fish that encourages breeding," stated Al Shaer.

Diyar Al Muharraq is a unique master planned city for the people of Bahrain offering a range of housing options and quality lifestyle. It offers a cohesive mix of residential and commercial properties with a strong lineup of projects aims at creating a long term and sophisticated township.-TradeArabia News Service