Dubai: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), in cooperation with the Dubai Environment and Climate Change Authority (DECCA), planted 600 new mangrove trees at the Jebel Ali Marine Sanctuary. This initiative saw participation from 239 volunteers who contributed a combined 478 hours of service. From February 2023 to December 2025, DEWA has been instrumental in planting 13,950 mangrove trees at the sanctuary. This effort has involved around 1,900 DEWA employees, their families, staff from DEWA’s subsidiaries, and students from DEWA Academy.
According to Emirates News Agency, the initiative is in line with the ‘Plant the Emirates’ National Programme, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai. This national initiative aims to plant 100 million mangrove trees in the UAE by 2030. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA, emphasized the commitment to enhancing biodiversity by expanding green spaces across the country. Al Tayer highlighted the importance of community involvement in agriculture and afforestation, integrating these practices into daily life as part of social responsibility. DEWA continues to collaborate with strategic partners to protect coastal ecosystems and support ecological habitats, focusing on preserving local trees, particularly mangroves, by restoring their forests and ensuring their sustainability.
