While Sharjah is known for its sandy topography, the majority of the land is devoid of greenery. However, despite its terrain, authorities in Sharjah have been striving to make the region a green haven.

Taking a step towards sustainability, more green pockets have been bloomed in Sharjah, thanks to the authorities in the Emirate. With a step forward, they have added 58,000 square metres of green spaces at the American University of Sharjah and Police Science Academy.

To greenify the region, around 24,000 seasonal flowers, 5,000 flowering trees and 300 palm trees were planted over 2,600 square metres. The initiative has been eventuated in response to directives issued by His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah.

“In the implementation of the directives of HH Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, Sharjah City Municipality (SCM) have continued its agricultural and landscaping projects, as 58,000 m2 of green areas have been completed at the American University of Sharjah and Police Science Academy. Around 24,000 seasonal flowers, 5,000 flowering trees and 300 palm trees were planted over 2,600 m2. The SCM provided 100 tons of organic fertilizer for this project. The SCM assures that sustainability is part of its strategy. It carries out agricultural projects throughout the year in accordance with a plan to increase the green area annually,” read an official statement.

Earlier this year, in March, The Sharjah City Municipality had announced that Sharjah has 19 million hectares of green areas, with 70 major projects completed last year.

In order to make this initiative a successful one, the Sharjah City Municipality (SCM) provided 100 tons of organic fertilizer for this project. Also, to assure sustainability, the authorities regularly carry out agricultural projects throughout the year in accordance with a plan to increase the green cover annually.