Saudi Aramco Launches Olfa Animal Welfare

Saudi Aramco has launched Olfa Animal Welfare, a non-profit company dedicated to improving the lives of stray animals in Saudi Arabia. According to an Aramco press release, Olfa will focus on sheltering animals, providing veterinary care, reducing uncontrolled reproduction, and promoting community awareness of animal welfare. The company aims to contribute to the Kingdom's efforts to treat animals with compassion and respect, in line with Islamic teachings. In its initial partnership with the Eastern Region Municipality, Olfa will collaborate on various animal care initiatives. These include stabilizing animal populations, improving reporting systems for stray animals, establishing care and rehabilitation centers, and enhancing community education on responsible pet ownership. The release said that Olfa will begin operations by launching mobile veterinary clinics in the Eastern Region to offer essential services such as examinations, vaccinations, and sterilization. The company plans to open its first ani mal shelter in Dammam in 2025. Aramco Executive Vice President for Human Resources and Corporate Services Nabeel A. Al-Jama' emphasized the company's commitment to social responsibility and its desire to support community efforts in animal welfare in the Eastern Region and the Kingdom as a whole. Source: Saudi Press Agency