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UAE gifts Africa 51 drought-tolerant trees

A sample of the Ghaf tree.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has gifted African countries drought-tolerant trees to support environmental conservation as it marks 51 years of cooperation with the continent.

Well known as the Ghaf trees, they remain green even in harsh desert environments.

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