6395 volunteers participate in the “Clean UAE” campaign at its 4th station in Dubai

6395 volunteers participate in the “Clean UAE” campaign at its 4th station in Dubai

Under the patronage of the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment and in association with the Ministry of Community Development, the 21st cycle of the nationwide campaign, the “Clean UAE” reached its 4th stop - the Emirate of Dubai. Armed with the successes achieved in the previous stops in Ajman, Fujairah and Sharjah, EEG in association with Dubai Municipality, Management of Saih Al Salam Protected area, Dubai Economy & Tourism on 10th December opened 4 sites at the Saih Al Salam covering a stretch of 10km2 divided into 4 sites.

The launching of the campaign this year coincided with the International Volunteer Day and the continuation of the UAE national day celebrations. It witnessed huge participation from various segments of the society who came together to present a beautiful image of the UAE’s diverse society. 6,395 volunteers flocked in the early hours of the morning to the Saih Al Salam Area where the campaign was being held.

The opening ceremony was held in the presence of and the active participation of H.E. Mariam Al Mheiri – Member of the UAE Cabinet and Minister of Climate Change and the Environment, the Chairperson, Vice Chair & Executive Committee Members of EEG. The event also