Bohri community leader plants 80 palm trees in Dubai

Bohri community leader plants 80 palm trees in Dubai

The initiative of planting 80 date palm trees is part of the Dawoodi Bohra’s global philanthropic endeavour - Project Rise - which works with local communities and organisations to provide better nutrition, health, access to water and environmental protection. It also supports the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to increase green areas and establish nature reserves across the emirate.

The launch of the date palm tree initiative also aligns with the UAE’s Year of Sustainability and COP28 objectives to inspire collective action through nationwide commitment towards sustainable practices and foster global collaboration to address environmental challenges.

Kinana Jamaluddin, Representative of Sultan al Bohra in the UAE said: “The date palm tree planting initiative embodies the spirit of collaboration and collective responsibility that defines the UAE’s approach to sustainable development.

"Through Syedna Saifuddin’s support to expand the cultivation of date palm trees, we hope to make a lasting impact on the environment and strengthen the community’s commitment to mitigating climate change in the region.”

The date palm plays an important role in the economy as the UAE is one of the world’s leading