Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB), one of the leading banks in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has inaugurated the “Prince Faisal bin Mishaal Centre for Native Plant Conservation and Propagation” in Al-Qassim Region. The project was launched in collaboration with the Environmental Awareness Society as part of SAB’s contribution to the Saudi Green Initiative (SGI). The inaugural ceremony was held under the patronage of Prince Dr. Faisal bin Mishaal bin Saud, Emir of Al-Qassim Region. The Emir reviewed the progress of the project during the event, which was attended by representatives led by Yasser Al-Barrak, Chief Corporate and Institutional Banking Officer at SAB, and Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Alsoqeer, Chairman of the Environmental Awareness Society. This centre, the first of its kind in the Kingdom, focuses on preserving and promoting native plant species while increasing awareness of the importance of natural vegetation. It is equipped with facilities such as a training hall, a seed bank, plant nurseries, an herbarium, and a botanical garden showcasing key native plants of the Kingdom. The centre also prioritizes research, supporting researchers and postgraduate students in areas like desertification control and native plant conservation. As part of the project, a forest of 10,000 native trees will be planted around the centre, contributing to the goals of the Saudi Green Initiative.