Strong community participation and fresh energy mark the nationwide initiative’s 24th cycle. Sharjah: On December 10, the 24th cycle of the Clean UAE campaign visited Sharjah for the third time, gathering a sizable and passionate crowd. The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment sponsored the event, which was organized by the Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) in collaboration with Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services. Several government agencies, including Sharjah Municipality (represented by Al Bataeh Area Municipality) and Sharjah Police, provided support.
Following successful events in Dubai and Fujairah, the campaign entered Sharjah with renewed vigor. By bringing their musical band, Sharjah Police offered a festive touch that helped create a lively atmosphere and boost volunteers’ moods all day. A demonstration of community spirit Approximately 1,900 people participated in the cleanup at various locations in Sharjah. The participants, who included families, students, and employees from different institutions, worked using cotton gloves and biodegradable bags that the organizers provided. They also wore cotton T-shirts and caps.
Teams collected 1,237 kg of general waste over a large 10 km section of open ground. 550 kilograms of paper, 56 kg of plastic, 23 kg of glass, and 20 kg of scrap metal were the recyclables that were meticulously separated. The campaign’s emphasis on environmental responsibility and appropriate trash management was reinforced by sending all sorted materials to nearby recycling facilities. Leading voices want sustainable unification. Dr. Habiba Al Mar’ashi, Co-Founder and Chairperson of EEG, discussed the importance of the Clean UAE initiative in her introductory remarks. The program was started in 2002 with the goal of promoting sustainable practices throughout the Emirates and increasing public awareness of important environmental concerns, including recycling and trash reduction.
She pointed out that the campaign is crucial in fostering environmental consciousness in youth and the larger community. According to her, its consistent expansion reflects the UAE’s growing dedication to embracing sustainable lifestyles. Beyond environmental benefits, Dr. Al Mar’ashi continued, the program fosters social ties by uniting individuals from diverse backgrounds in a common national endeavor. She emphasized that sustained collaboration and active involvement from all facets of society are necessary to accomplish long-term environmental goals.
Attendees included the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment’s Assistant Undersecretary for Support Services, Eng. Amal Abdulrahim Mohammed. Her presence demonstrated the Ministry’s support for coordinated environmental action and the value of cooperation between public agencies, private businesses, and non-governmental organizations. Institutions in Sharjah emphasize awareness and inclusivity The organization’s steadfast assistance was reiterated by Khadija Ahmed Bamakhramah, Head of the Planning and Follow-up Department of Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services. According to her, the program fosters sustainable behavior and civic involvement throughout the Emirate.
She emphasized that the campaign is in line with the City’s goal of incorporating individuals with disabilities into local events and national initiatives that enhance the environment and society. She commended the collaboration between EEG, Al Bataeh Municipality, and other involved organizations, describing it as an illustration of a group effort to create a community that is responsible and environmentally conscious.
