Dubai Municipality is to plant 20,000 trees in parks, residential areas and in the grounds of educational institutions, it was announced on Tuesday.
The move is to mark the 20th anniversary of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, assuming leadership of the emirate.
It is hoped the trees will reflect his vision of sustainability as a core element of Dubaiβs development, aiming to create a lasting environmental and social impact.
Dubai Municipality has designated several parks for planting, such as Al Barsha South, Al Barsha Pond Park, Nakheel Park in Al Aweer, the Quranic Garden in Al Khawaneej, Al Mizhar Second, Blossoms Park
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