School children dig deep to improve their natural surroundings

Attracting 97 students, the event was attended by Mr. Hussein Lootah, Acting Director, Dubai Municipality who was accompanied by Mr Khaled Kalban, Managing Director & CEO of DIP, Mr Omar Al Mesmar, General Manager, DIP, Carol Grebe, Retail Manager, The Market and Wael Farouk, Director of Engineering, Courtyard by Marriott.

'Tree planting makes a positive difference to our environment, and provides an opportunity for schools, community groups and local residents to come together for a good environmental cause,' said Grebe. 'By involving school children in Tree planting activities, it shows them how easy and fun it is to help our environment. Another advantage is that the benefits of getting involved with environmental activities such as these extend well beyond the personal satisfaction of knowing that you're supporting a good cause, it gives people the opportunity to help the community, offsetting carbon emissions, beautifying natural spaces, and having a great time'.

The students were supported by their school principals who encouraged their involvement in the event; namely Ms Birgit Ertl from The Children's Garden, Mr Gustav Gropp from Nibras International School and Ms Lesley Stagg from Greenfield Community School.

'The activity was a success due to the collaboration of all parties involved. We are grateful to DIP for donating the trees, The Market's facilities team who assisted the students in planting the trees, Choithram and Courtyard by Marriott for providing us with refreshments for everyone,' added Grebe.