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12/9/24, 11:01 AM Emirates Environmental Group organises Clean UAE Campaign in Dubai - Biz Today

She further explained that EEG ensures its programmes are designed to align with global

objectives, embodying the principle of “Think globally, act locally.” The Clean UAE campaign is a
prime example of this approach, directly supporting several United Nations Sustainable

Development Goals (SDGs), including Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being, Goal 11: Sustainable
Cities and Communities, Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, Goal 13: Climate

Action, Goal 15: Life on Land, and Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals.

Engineer Saeed Abdul Rahim Safar, Director of the Waste Operations Department at Dubai

Municipality, stated: “Our participation in this campaign aligns with the significant environmental
milestones the UAE is celebrating this year, beginning with the announcement by His Highness

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, ‘may God protect him,’
designating 2024 as the Year of Sustainability under the theme ‘Today for Tomorrow.’Dubai
Municipality, represented by the Waste Operations Department, has provided comprehensive

logistical support for this initiative, reflecting its commitment to fostering community
participation in preserving the city’s cleanliness and aesthetic appeal. This effort underscores

the principle of partnership across private, governmental and civil sectors to achieve shared
goals. Dubai Municipality remains a pioneer in promoting volunteerism to serve the nation,
society, and the local environment, further enhancing the UAE’s global standing in

competitiveness indicators and advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
2030”.

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