The Abu Dhabi resident who plants trees - in pictures

  • Sinan Al Awsi, 62, who has lived in the Emirates since 1999, has happily given up his time to greenify Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Street over the past seven years. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Sinan Al Awsi, 62, who has lived in the Emirates since 1999, has happily given up his time to greenify Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Street over the past seven years. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The engineer has devoted his time to brightening up his neighbourhood
    The engineer has devoted his time to brightening up his neighbourhood
  • He has not sought the spotlight, but his story was shared on social media
    He has not sought the spotlight, but his story was shared on social media
  • A love of nature is behind his many hours of hard work
    A love of nature is behind his many hours of hard work
  • He wants his hundreds of trees and plants to serve as his legacy of his life in the UAE
    He wants his hundreds of trees and plants to serve as his legacy of his life in the UAE
  • He has planted 209 trees to date
    He has planted 209 trees to date
  • He was thanked for his efforts by authorities
    He was thanked for his efforts by authorities
  • Mr Al Awsi has created an urban oasis in the capital
    Mr Al Awsi has created an urban oasis in the capital
  • He tends to his trees and greenery every day
    He tends to his trees and greenery every day
  • He has been nominated for a community award for his eco-friendly endeavours
    He has been nominated for a community award for his eco-friendly endeavours
  • The passionate Iraqi hopes to inspire others to follow his lead
    The passionate Iraqi hopes to inspire others to follow his lead
  • Mr Al Awsi is proud of the work he has done
    Mr Al Awsi is proud of the work he has done