The first of 51 types of plants mentioned in the Quran have been planted in a new park themed on the holy book.
The 30 olive trees were planted in Holy Quran Park on Monday as part of Plantation Week activities.
Dr Rashid bin Fahad, Minister of Environment and Water, and Hussain Lootah, director general of Dubai Municipality, attended along with Islamic scholars.
Mr Lootah said Plantation Week was a great move towards protecting the environment.
Fifty-one of the 54 varieties of plants and trees mentioned in the Quran will be found at the park in Al Khawaneej when it opens next year.
The 30 olive trees were planted in Holy Quran Park on Monday as part of Plantation Week activities.
Dr Rashid bin Fahad, Minister of Environment and Water, and Hussain Lootah, director general of Dubai Municipality, attended along with Islamic scholars.
Mr Lootah said Plantation Week was a great move towards protecting the environment.
Fifty-one of the 54 varieties of plants and trees mentioned in the Quran will be found at the park in Al Khawaneej when it opens next year.
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