{"id":11208,"date":"2025-07-03T09:53:35","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T09:53:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dmu.ae\/home\/?page_id=11208"},"modified":"2025-08-14T04:30:24","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T04:30:24","slug":"plant-a-ghaf","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dmu.ae\/home\/plant-a-ghaf\/","title":{"rendered":"DMU Plant a Ghaf"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"11208\" class=\"elementor elementor-11208\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7653956 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7653956\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e50f2fd\" data-id=\"e50f2fd\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-479a437 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"479a437\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"row align-items-left\">\r\n<h4>DMU Plant A Ghaf<\/h4><hr \/><br \/><div class=\"row align-items-center\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dmu.ae\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dmu_ghaf2025ban.jpg\" class=\"responsive\"><br><br><\/div>\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/dmu.ae\/home\/downloads\/SustainabilityLaunchEvent.mp4\" style=\"height: 800px;\"><\/video><\/figure>\r\n<p align=\"justify\">Ghaf Tree Planting Programme \u2013 fostering environmental awareness, cultural heritage, education, and community engagement through appreciation\/planting of the Ghaf and other indigenous species.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"row align-items-center\">\r\n<div class=\"col-lg-7\">\r\n<div class=\"question-content\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"accordion-question\">\r\n<div class=\"accordion\" id=\"faqAccordion\">\r\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n<button class=\"accordion-button \" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse11\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse11\" style=\"color:#BB9F52\">\r\nWhat is the Give a Ghaf tree planting programme?  <\/button>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"collapse11\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse show\" data-bs-parent=\"#faqAccordion\">\r\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n<p>In the early 1970s, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founding father of the United Arab Emirates, embarked on a programme of \u201cgreening\u201f the desert.\r\n\r\nIn 2010, Goumbook decided to follow the vision of the country\u2019s Leadership and to raise awareness on the Living Desert and the multitude of species growing naturally in it such as the Ghaf tree, the UAE National Tree, also named the Union Tree by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.\r\n\r\nThe Give a Ghaf tree planting programme was officially launched in 2011 by Goumbook to raise public awareness about the Ghaf tree and its values, while encouraging people to plant indigenous trees and save water.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse12\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse12\" style=\"color:#BB9F52\">\r\nAbu Dhabi Unveils Groundbreaking Study on Ghaf Tree\u2019s Genetic Resilience <\/button>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"collapse12\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" data-bs-parent=\"#faqAccordion\" >\r\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n<p>Abu Dhabi\u2019s Environment Agency, in collaboration with Healthtech firm M42, has embarked on an innovative study\r\ndelving into the genetic resilience of the ghaf tree, the UAE\u2019s national tree. This exploration aims to decode the\r\ngenetic characteristics that empower the ghaf to thrive in arid climates, offering crucial insights into conservation\r\nstrategies amid the challenges of climate change. This research holds particular significance for initiatives like\r\nGoumbook\u2019s Give A Ghaf and Regenerative Agriculture program, as it offers crucial knowledge that can enhance\r\ntheir tree planting initiatives and advance sustainable agricultural practices. By understanding the genetic makeup\r\nof the ghaf tree, these programs can make more informed decisions about species selection and cultivation\r\nmethods, ultimately contributing to preserving the environment and promoting regenerative land management\r\npractices.\r\n\r\nScientifically referred to as Prosopis cineraria, the ghaf tree has long been recognized for its robustness, playing a\r\nvital role in stabilizing desert soil and providing a haven for wildlife. With an average lifespan of 120 years, the ghaf\r\nhas been a significant part of traditional practices, serving as fodder for livestock and revered for its alleged\r\nmedicinal properties.\r\n\r\nUtilising advanced genome sequencing technology from Oxford Nanopore Technologies, a team of environmental\r\nscientists led by Dr. Wael Elamin at M42 conducted a comprehensive study, shedding light on the genetic makeup\r\nof the ghaf tree.\r\n\r\nDr. Fahed Al Marzooqi, Deputy Group Chief Operating Officer at M42, emphasized the profound connection\r\nbetween human and environmental health. The initiative seeks to deepen our understanding of the genetic\r\nadaptations that enable the ghaf tree to thrive, contributing to the preservation of the UAE\u2019s natural heritage.\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/goumbook.com\/abu-dhabi-unveils-groundbreaking-study-on-ghaf-trees-genetic-resilience\/\" target=\"_blank\"> Read more<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"col-lg-5\">\r\n<div class=\"question-images\">\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/dmu.ae\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/plantaghaf.jpg\" alt=\"image\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DMU Plant A Ghaf Ghaf Tree Planting Programme \u2013 fostering environmental awareness, cultural heritage, education, and community engagement through appreciation\/planting of the Ghaf and other indigenous species. 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