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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.”

“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.
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

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