Department of Municipal Affairs Participates in Afforestation Week with a Range of Distinguished Community Initiatives

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Published on 25 Nov 2025

The Department of Municipal Affairs in the Emirate of Sharjah is participating in the annual 2025 Afforestation Week, held across the United Arab Emirates from 25 November to 1 December, through a diverse program of activities and community events aimed at enhancing environmental engagement and encouraging sustainable practices. The Department attended the ceremony of raising the international Green Flag Award at Al Hamriyah Municipality for the third consecutive year, held at Al Hamriyah Beach Park. It also attended the inauguration of the municipality’s “Community Farm” project, which serves as a practical model of cooperation between the municipality and local residents. The project features a variety of agricultural crops, including vegetables and fruits, in addition to beehives for honey production, forming a unique community platform that promotes agricultural sustainability and encourages cooperation and solidarity among community members. In collaboration with the emirate’s municipalities, the Department also provided seedlings and distributed them to schools and to visitors at Al Suyoh Family Park through its dedicated platform. The Department further encouraged active participation from all members of society in the environmental initiatives accompanying the National Day celebrations held at the same park. The initiatives additionally included organizing awareness activities in schools to educate students about the importance of planting and afforestation, and to teach children hands-on skills in planting and caring for seedlings, instilling in them a love and sense of belonging to the environment from an early age. In this context, His Excellency Sultan Mohammed bin Huwaiden Al Ketbi, Chairman of the Department of Municipal Affairs, emphasized that the Department’s participation in Afforestation Week aims to strengthen community interaction and engage all segments of society in environmental initiatives, stating: “Through this participation, we seek to reinforce environmental responsibility, foster cooperation among community members, and provide a comprehensive communal experience for everyone. This reflects the commitment of the Department of Municipal Affairs to expanding green spaces and improving the quality of life in the Emirate.” For his part, His Excellency Sheikh Eng. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Qasimi, Director of the Department of Municipal Affairs, affirmed that the Department’s participation in Afforestation Week embodies its firm commitment to the principles of environmental sustainability and to encouraging society to adopt eco-friendly practices, adding: “Through this participation, we aim to offer an integrated model of community engagement that enhances environmental awareness, supports green development, elevates quality of life, and contributes to shaping a sustainable environment in which the Emirate of Sharjah can thrive for generations to come.” The Department concluded by affirming that its participation in Afforestation Week comes as part of its ongoing efforts to promote environmental and community initiatives, spread a culture of afforestation and nature conservation, and instill values of belonging and environmental responsibility in younger generations reflecting its steadfast commitment to serving the community and enhancing the quality of life across the Emirate of Sharjah.

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