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Additionally, innovative wind-resistant spraying techniques have been integrated,
resulting in a water-saving of around 30 per cent.
The implementation of sustainable groundwater and rainwater drainage systems by
the Municipality has proven effective, particularly during the recent rainfall.
Furthermore, a pumping station with a capacity exceeding 280 cubic meters per hour
has also been established, along with a tank with a capacity of 1,000 cubic meters. As
part of beautification efforts at the intersection, the Municipality has also installed
multi-color linear lighting systems.
H.E. Dawoud Al Hajri, Director General of Dubai Municipality, emphasized the
significance of agricultural beautification initiatives and highlighted the efforts to
expand green spaces across Dubai. These efforts reflect the vision of His Highness
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the
UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to position Dubai as the best city to live in the world.
Al Hajri stated that increasing green spaces in Dubai is integral to the Municipality’s
strategies aimed at promoting environmental sustainability in the emirate. The goal is
to establish a comprehensive environmental impact that preserves natural elements
and resources while improving their overall quality. These efforts are expected to
enhance Dubai’s attractiveness and aesthetic appeal while ensuring the highest
standards of living and luxury for its residents.
Sustainable irrigation
H.E. Al Hajri said: “Dubai Municipality prioritizes the development of agricultural
beautification projects with a primary goal of enhancing the ever-renewing vitality of
Dubai according to integrated world-class standards, in addition to fostering
sustainability in Dubai by actively implementing innovative irrigation technologies that
rely on fully recycled water.”