Under the directions of Mohammed bin Zayed
The launch of the name "Alabaster" on an island in Al Dhafra
Al Dhafra Region Municipality launched the name “Almarar” on an island in the city of Ruwais, based on the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, Chairman of the Executive Council, and the follow-up of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Ruler's representative In the Al Dhafra region, with the aim of highlighting the historical importance of the region, and consolidating the heritage meanings and values of authenticity, which carry in their meanings valuable connotations that reflect the ancient historical heritage of the UAE.
The head of the Department of Municipalities and Transport in Abu Dhabi, Falah Muhammad Al-Ahbabi, affirmed that the department attaches great importance to renaming the various areas at the emirate level, according to the directions of the leadership, in a way that preserves Emirati customs and traditions, and in line with the renaissance, progress and development in the emirate, which are names that reflect in their content The values of Emirati heritage, originality, and historical heritage of the country.
He indicated that Abu Dhabi is rich in many charming natural areas, and various islands, each of which has a special character that distinguishes it from others, which makes the emirate a region of biological diversity and a place rich in natural resources, which gained its importance through the tremendous efforts made by the Abu Dhabi government, to preserve the diverse and rich nature extended over The entire emirate level.
He added that the launch of the name "Alabaster" on the island indicates the great importance of the environment in the Emirates, and the tireless efforts of the leadership to preserve our natural resources and keep them at the forefront of priorities, whether by paying attention to the islands in the emirate or by establishing natural reserves. To maintain environmental sustainability.
The "alabaster" stone is very hard, and is found in abundance on this island, and is considered one of the most valuable and famous gemstones around the world. It is of great and distinctive value and has great artistic importance for many great sculptors, especially old artists.
It is also considered one of the stones with a picturesque and magnificent view, and the name alabaster is given to the high transparent rocks, which are included in the various works of art, which are found in abundance on the island.
Alabaster Island is located to the east of the Sir Bani Yas Reserve in the Al Dhafra region. It has a total area of 4.3 kilometers. It contains many alabaster stones extracted from the bottom of the Arabian Gulf, which reflects the beauty of the natural colors on the island’s shore.
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