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Dubai Electricity and Water Authority Expands Mangrove Planting and Environmental Cleanup Programs

Dubai’s utility provider DEWA has expanded beach cleanups and mangrove planting initiatives under its 2026 sustainability drive, focusing on coastal ecosystem protection and environmental resilience.
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