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independence for Dubai residents by empowering them and boosting
their productivity and economic contribution.

The competition aims to promote a culture of productive agriculture,
adopt the concept of environmental sustainability, and achieve self-
sufficiency of the family from agricultural products and crops produced

in their homes as they will be at the level of the emirate’s
neighborhoods, as well as raise community awareness on the latest
methods and techniques in agriculture.

Muhammad Abdul Rahman Al-Awadi, Director of Agriculture
Department at Dubai Municipality, remarked that, “Dubai Municipality
is focused on the goal of supporting community practices, which
motivates both citizens and residents to produce sustainable local
agriculture. It is a pivotal factor in the efforts to ensure the
sustainability of the food security system and environmental
resources. The commitment comes in support of the National Food

Security Strategy goals, as well as Dubai Food Security Strategy,
which aims at improving domestic production and reducing food loss
and wastage, further consolidating the Emirate’s position as the
world’s leading destination that combines aesthetic, environmental
and food sustainability.”

“The Municipality offers essential facilities to implement initiatives and
programs to support the success of citizens’ agricultural projects and
encourage them to make use of available spaces in their gardens thus
boosting proportions of the contributions made by small-scale
domestic agricultural enterprises towards Dubai’s domestic product
ranges. It further aims to improve the quality of life and happiness of
the members of the society,” Al-Awadi added.

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