The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), in collaboration with the Dubai Environment and Climate Change Authority (DECCA), has planted 600 mangrove trees at the Jebel Ali Marine Sanctuary.
The initiative saw the active participation of 239 volunteers, who collectively contributed 478 hours of service to support environmental sustainability efforts.
From February 2023 to December 2025, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority planted 13,950 mangrove trees at the sanctuary, with the participation of about 1,900 DEWA employees, their families, staff from its subsidiaries, and DEWA Academy students, as per the reports.
“In line with the ‘Plant the Emirates’ National Program, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and the national initiative to plant 100 million mangrove trees in the UAE by 2030, we are committed to enhancing biodiversity by expanding green spaces throughout the country. We encourage community members to embrace agriculture and afforestation, making them an integral part of their daily lives. As part of our social responsibility, we continue to collaborate with our strategic partners to protect coastal ecosystems and support ecological habitats.”
“We are committed to preserving local trees, particularly mangroves, by restoring their forests, ensuring their sustainability, and implementing nature-based solutions to address climate change,” said Al Tayer.
According to the statement, the participants commended DEWA for encouraging community and volunteer engagement, and for enabling individuals to make a positive impact on environmental protection and the conservation of both terrestrial and marine habitats.
