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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.

Registration Procedures

Dubai Municipality allotted a one-month period to register for this competition

through the following link: https://dm.gov.ae. Aspiring participants can fill out the

form, which requires the owner’s personal data, place number, location of the area

planted (courtyard or rooftop), details of cultivated items, irrigation methods, and

a picture of the garden. All kinds of owners (property or lease) with home gardens

are eligible to participate in the competition, while the owners of farmlands,

members of the Supreme or Technical Committee, or other subcommittees are not

entitled to take part in it.

Assessment Criteria

Dubai Municipality curated a comprehensive matrix including the key criteria for

assessment. It involves factors such as environment and sustainability that

underscores the conditions for the use of organic fertilizers and reduction of

chemical fertilizers and soil free of weeds, ensuring the safety of plant varieties from

pests and diseases through integrated control method. proper waste disposal and

recycling of agricultural waste. Furthermore, the criteria highlight points such as

rationalizing resource consumption of both water and electricity, and the use of

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