Dubai: Dubai Municipality is preparing to organize a community volunteering event in the field of public
cleanliness, under the slogan “Supporting Local Environmental Action to Make a World of
Difference,” as part of its support and participation in the global campaign "Clean up the world".
The event is expected to witness the participation of more than 1,000 volunteers belonging to
many government and private agencies.
Eng. Abdulmajeed Saifaie, Director of Waste Management Department at Dubai Municipality, said
that this campaign aims to develop positive behavior towards the sustainability of a clean
environment, enhance the responsibility of individuals towards preserving their local environment,
and raise the level of environmental ideas and awareness among various individuals and
segments of society.“Clean Up the World has been able to embody the concept of true partnership between society
and the environment, and the extent to which the efforts of the public and private sectors are
integrated in promoting the values of sustainability that Dubai seeks to be one of the most
important sponsoring cities for it,” he said.
Saifaie added that within the framework of this year's Clean Up the World campaign, in its 28 th
edition, a set of awareness messages will be presented electronically, in addition to field activities,
through which the most prominent awareness concepts in the field of public cleanliness will be
highlighted, such as the use of sustainable and environmentally friendly bags instead. of plastic
bags, in addition to introducing participants to the various services provided by Dubai Municipality
in this field, available through the Municipality’s website and smart App, such as the Bulky Waste
Disposal Service and the Agricultural Waste Disposal Service.
It is worth noting the Dubai Municipality has been keen to participate annually in this global
community environmental campaign since 1994, which witnesses the participation of various
segments of society in cleaning campaigns in various places, such as beaches, desert, industrial
and residential areas throughout the Emirate of Dubai. Public has been benefitting from the
electronic awareness programs as well as competitions of educational institutions, which in turn
contributes to building an aware generation capable of enhancing its role in preserving the local
environment and the civilized and aesthetic appearance of the Emirate of Dubai.
