One million trees for a greener Dubai

His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, launched a campaign by the Dubai Police in conjunction with the Dubai Municipality to plant one million tree in the emirate of Dubai.

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Published: Thu 11 Nov 2010, 1:34 AM

Last updated: Mon 6 Apr 2015, 3:57 PM

He planted the first tree at the Dubai Police Academy. Shaikh Mohammed attended the graduation ceremony of post-graduate students who obtained masters degree and the 18th batch of Cadet Officers at the academy. Lt.General Shaikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Lt. General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, Commander-in-Chief of the Dubai Police and senior officials were also present.

His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, attended the graduation ceremony of students who obtained master’s degree and the 18th batch of Cadet Officers at the Dubai Police Academy on Monday.

The function was attended by Lt-General Shaikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Shaikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Shaikh Rashid bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mu’alla, Crown Prince of Umm Al Quwain, Shaikh Majid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, Shaikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Lt-General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, a number of shaikhs, senior police officers, dignitaries and members of the consular corps in Dubai and parents of graduates.

Director-General of the Academy Major-General Dr Mohammed Ahmed bin Fahd hailed the comprehensive development being experienced by the UAE, especially in the areas of human resources, security and education. He added that the academy will include a doctorate programme to become the first police academy in the Arab world to so.

Shaikh Mohammed honoured and presented the awards to seven distinguished students, congratulating them for their outstanding achievements. —


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