Three schools marked Environmental Month in April by planting trees in the greenbelt area of Green Community as part of an environment campaign

Dubai, Tuesday, May 6, 2008: The Market, a unique and convenient shopping centre, located at Green Community on Emirates Road recently helped organize a Tree Planting activity in association with Dubai Investment Park (DIP), Courtyard by Marriott and three schools located in DIP; The Children's Garden, Nibras International School and Greenfield Community School. 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.

The Environmental month was concluded with an 'Environment Art Competition' held at Courtyard by Marriott. The competition registered 33 Students from The Children's Garden, Greenfield Community School & Nibras International School. Deborah Zand from Greenfield Community School won the first prize and was awarded two nights stay fat Courtyard by Marriott and a AED200 voucher from The Market; the second prize winner was Ines Thepart from The Children's Garden who was awarded a dinner voucher for eight at  JW Marriott Hotel and AED150 voucher from The Market; the third prize went to Che Rin Kim from Nibras International School who was awarded a AED200 voucher from Bookstore, dinner for three at MEA and AED100 voucher from The Market. All participants were given vouchers worth AED50 from The Market. Courtyard by Marriott awarded Bookstore vouchers worth AED300 for the Nibras International School Innovative Invention and vouchers worth AED400 from Bookstore for The Children's Garden Innovative Invention. The Ritz Carlton Hotel also presented innovators with AED300 and AED400 vouchers and the Renaissance Dubai Hotel presented the school Art teachers with dinner vouchers.

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About The Market
"The Market" is a friendly and pleasant shopping centre at Green Community, offers a wide range of retail outlets and restaurants. It is self contained, convenient and fully facilitated promising the most stress-free and enjoyable shopping experience. The Market can serve every individual's needs and wants with an array of retail units occupied by Coffee shops, Restaurants, a Supermarket as well as Banks, entertainment outlets, Gifts and a Book shop, hair salon for ladies and gents, a Pharmacy and a medical clinic.

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© Press Release 2008