"Give me cultivation, I'll warrant you a civilization" (Late UAE President Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahayan).
The UAE has a long tradition of agriculture and public gardens for millenniums and Sheikh Zayed's objective was to contribute to a greener capital city and improve the livelihoods. Today, his example is followed by dedicated nationals like Mr. Abdul Sattar AL-MASHHADANI, a Consultant in Water Science in Middle East and Abu Dhabi Municipality and Dr. Mohamed Rasheed, a Horticulture Engineer who works for the Abu Dhabi Municipality: