Source : WAM
To commemorate the 20th anniversary of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, assuming leadership of Dubai, Dubai Municipality and the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) have launched an initiative to plant 20,000 trees across parks, residential areas, and educational institutions.
The initiative embodies H.H. Sheikh Mohammed’s vision of sustainability as a central pillar of Dubai’s development journey and a shared responsibility between the nation and its communities.
It aims to create a lasting environmental and social impact by enhancing quality of life, strengthening Dubai’s position as a global sustainability leader, supporting afforestation, promoting collaboration, fostering environmental responsibility, and empowering society to build a greener future.
The programme involves tree-planting activities that engage public and private entities, schools, universities, and community members, encouraging active participation and environmental awareness.
Dubai Municipality has designated several parks for planting, including Al Barsha South, Al Barsha Pond Park, Nakheel Park in Al Aweer, the Quranic Garden in Al Khawaneej, Al Mizhar Second, Blossoms Park at Nad Al Sheba, Al Safa Park in Jumeirah, Umm Suqeim, Al Quoz Pond Park, and Al Warqa’a 3.
Schools and universities participating will register the types and number of trees they plan to plant with KHDA, which will coordinate with Dubai Municipality to supply the saplings and ensure smooth implementation to achieve the initiative’s objectives.
Marwan Ahmed bin Ghalita, Director-General of Dubai Municipality, said that the initiative honours the development journey led by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and reflects his enduring impact, serving as a model for transforming national milestones into sustainable projects that create a lasting legacy for future generations.
He noted that the initiative aims to expand green spaces across Dubai, foster community participation in tree planting and environmental protection, and advance the Urban Environment pillar under the ‘Dubai Quality of Life Strategy 2033’, strengthening Dubai’s reputation as a sustainable and thriving city.
Aisha Abdulla Miran, Director-General of KHDA, said that the initiative reflects H.H. Sheikh Mohammed’s vision of maintaining a green and thriving environment, promoting sustainability as a core value, and fostering a forward-looking approach to education and community development.
She added that the initiative reflects gratitude from future generations and the wider community for H.H. Sheikh Mohammed’s 20 years of visionary leadership. Every seed or sapling planted in schools today will grow into a lasting legacy, showcasing how Dubai and the UAE have become global models of development, innovation, and sustainability. She noted that the initiative also aims to instil values of environmental responsibility, cooperation, and belonging.
The initiative supports the Dubai Green Project, which seeks to expand landscaped and green areas, increase per capita access to greenery, and promote a healthier environment, in line with the Dubai Urban Master Plan 2040.
It forms part of Dubai Municipality’s ongoing efforts to expand green spaces, improve air quality, mitigate climate change, and enhance the urban landscape with a balance of distinctive architecture and sustainable landscaping.
