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Dubai to become 'sponge city' like China's Shenzhen

Municipality’s MoU with Shenzhen's UPDIS to push smart city and low-carbon urban growth

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Marwan Ahmed bin Ghalita and Yu Lu during the MoU signing ceremony on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit in Dubai.

How Dubai grows 90m plants annually for city parks

Dubai Municipality’s nurseries cultivate 275 varieties, including more than 50 species

Dubai Municipality nurseries produce 15,000 plants an hour

New Dubai lab to check if your protein contains insects

Test introduced due to global shift towards insect protein from mealworm larvae, cricket

The announcement of the new lab under DCL was made on the inaugural day of Gulfood 2026

Soon, work out in container gyms at Dubai parks, beach

Applications invited from investors to operate covered facility for residents to work out

These facilities are designed to offer sheltered workout areas while still giving the feel of being outdoors.

Dubai to install 50 solar-powered wildlife fountains

50 solar-powered fountains set for Dubai, reflecting emirate’s green sustainability push

Dubai Municipality rolls out 50 solar fountains to advance environmental goals

Dubai launches future leadership development programme

Six-month initiative with Georgetown University aims to strengthen succession planning

Marwan Ahmed bin Ghalita and other senior officials at the launch of the programme.

Watch: AI cameras catch Dubai litterers with Dh500 fine

Municipality pilots smart camera system to monitor cleanliness in real-time, act swiftly

AI-powered cameras will improve public cleanliness monitoring and speed up responses to littering violations, with fines reaching up to Dh500.

Watch: How ‘heroes’ cleaned up Dubai post NYE revelries

3,000 municipal workers plus private firm cleaners toil as revellers sleep after midnight

Dubai Municipality hailed its 'Cleaning Engineers' and other employees who ensured safety and cleanliness across the emirate.

Dubai parks extend hours for New Year 2026 celebrations

Dubai Frame to host fireworks and drone show as parks stay open late

New Year 2026 in Dubai: Major parks open late for celebrations

UAE retailers ready for plastics ban: Prices to go up?

Supermarkets roll out paper cups, wooden cutlery, bagasse-based packaging in Dubai stores

An eco-friendly section of sustainable products at a Lulu Hypermarket in Dubai.

Dubai issues new guidelines on single-use products ban

Municipality to enforce it coinciding with execution of Cabinet Resolution in UAE markets

Dubai issues guidelines on final phase of ban on single-use products from 2026

Dubai unveils new tourism initiative with RV route

Municipality’s recreational vehicle (RV) route connects dedicated stations and parks

Dubai launches new initiative to boost nature tourism and outdoor experiences

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