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empowering Dubai citizens and increasing their productivity and economic

contribution, thereby achieving self-sufficiency and physical, family, and social
independence.

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 neighbourhoods, as well as raise community awareness
on the latest methods and techniques in agriculture.

The prizes will amount to AED100,000, which will be awarded to the first three
centres divided into AED50,000 for the first winner, AED30,000 for the second,

and AED20,000 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.”

“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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