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The prize money will amount to Dh100,000, which will be awarded to the first three
centres divided into Dh50,000 for the first winner, Dh30,000 for the second, and
Dh20,000 for the third. In addition, a medal of Dubai's Best Homegrown Produce, will be
placed by Dubai Municipal Leaders at the front of the winning garden. The winners of
the competition will be announced in May 2024.

Muhammad Abdul Rahman Al-Awadi, Director of Agriculture Department at Dubai
Municipality, said, "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."

How to participate

The Municipality gave 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.

Dubai Municipality curated a comprehensive matrix including the key criteria for
assessment. It involves factors such as environment and sustainability that underscore
the conditions for the use of organic fertilisers and reduction of chemical fertilisers and
soil free of weeds, ensuring the safety of plant varieties from pests and diseases
through integrated control methods, proper waste disposal and recycling of agricultural
waste.

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