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Dubai Kicks Off 20,000-Tree Initiative Across Parks and Campuses

The program uses smart irrigation and long-term care to grow Dubai’s urban green space.

Overview

  • Senior Dubai officials planted the first trees at Quranic Park in a kickoff event held with the community partner Farjan Dubai.
  • Dubai Municipality has earmarked sites including Al Barsha South and Lake, Al Warqa 3, Quranic Park, Al Safa, Umm Suqeim and other neighborhood parks.
  • The initiative, launched by Dubai Municipality and KHDA to mark 20 years of leadership, aims to improve quality of life and support the Dubai Green project and wider sustainability goals.
  • KHDA opened registration for schools and universities and will coordinate delivery of seedlings and guidance for organized on‑campus planting.
  • Smart underground pump systems with IoT remote control will manage irrigation, backed by a plan for regular monitoring and maintenance to ensure long‑term tree growth.