26 Oct 2026・7 min read Squelching through the mud while planting seedlings in the ADNOC Al Nouf mangrove forest in Abu Dhabi with his classmates, 10-year-old Laith Qaimi declares: “Guys, this is the best school trip ever!” The joy and laughter echoing through the mangrove forest confirm that Laith’s 27 classmates in Year 6 of the Pearl British Academy couldn’t agree more. Mira Sargin, aged 11, adds: “I was in a group with all my friends, and I loved planting mangroves. I got very dirty and muddy and it was so much fun.” The school planted almost 100 seedlings on their trip, which took place in early 2026, sharing the data with ADNOC’s sustainability team.