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Dubai Becomes Greener: Landscaping

of Roads Worth AED 245 Million

The project aligns with the objectives of the “Green Dubai Project” to develop
infrastructure, support the sustainability of natural resources, and provide a healthy
environment that enhances quality of life

Al Hajri: “We are committed to planting and beautifying Dubai according to innovative practices that enhance the
city’s attractiveness and aesthetic character and consolidate its position as a global destination for sustainability.”
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In implementation of the directives of The municipality relied in implementing Dawood Al Hajri, Director General of
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin this project on an integrated vision that Dubai Municipality, confirmed that the
Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and seeks to improve the aesthetic view of planting and beautification projects
Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of the emirate's intersections by expanding at intersections and main streets
Dubai, "may God protect him", to increase the green area, in line with its efforts to implemented by Dubai Municipality fall
the percentage of green spaces planted cultivate and beautify Dubai according to within the objectives of the “Green Dubai
in the emirate; Dubai Municipality has the highest standards of environmental Project” aimed at increasing greening
completed 7 new landscaping projects to sustainability, as the number of flowers and agricultural beautification areas in
plant and beautify the main intersections the city, and increasing the per capita
Dubai Municipality
on Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road, share of green spaces, according to well-
Completes AED 245
at a cost of AED 245 million, and with an studied and sustainable plans, in line
area extending over 1.4 million square Million Landscaping and with the vision of His Highness Sheikh
meters. Beautification Projects Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,
These projects are part of the for Major Intersections on Vice President and Prime Minister of
municipality's ongoing efforts to enhance Sheikh Zayed Road and Al the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, “may God
the attractiveness of the Emirate of protect him”, to make Dubai the best city
Khail Road
Dubai, and to create an aesthetic visual to live in the world.
identity that reflects the unique blend and ornamental plants planted reached His Excellency said: “We at Dubai
of the distinctive urban character, and nearly 2.5 million seedlings, and 6,500 Municipality are committed to continuing
the green spaces that adorn the vital trees. In addition to installing sustainable, to expand Dubai’s agriculture, through
intersections in the emirate according advanced and highly efficient irrigation the implementation of integrated
to the best sustainable agricultural systems in water consumption. projects and in accordance with
practices globally. On this occasion, His Excellency innovative practices aimed at enhancing

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