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3/4/24, 11:00 AM Dubai Municipality undertakes a new agricultural beautification project in the Emirate - Middle East News 247
Dubai and strategically planning and implementing beautification projects, with an aim of

expanding cultivated green spaces and elevating Dubai’s overall civil and aesthetic
appearance.

This project includes state-of-the-art technologies leveraged by the Municipality to implement
sustainable irrigation systems and water drainage. These systems include fully automated

irrigation mechanisms, eliminating the need for human intervention. 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.”

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