Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport has named an island in the city of Al Ruwais as Al Marmar Island to highlight the historic importance of the region and promote its traditions while reflecting the heritage of the UAE.
The 4.3-square metre Al Marmar (Arabic for Alabaster, a solid and rigid rock) Island is located to the east of "Sir Bani Yas Wildlife Park" in Al Dhafra Region and is full of these type of rocks that reflect the beauty of the islands natural colours.
The naming comes following the directives of HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces and President of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council.
Falah Mohammad Al Ahbabi, Chairman of the Department, said that the department has prioritised the process of renaming several areas of the emirate, as per the directives of the UAEs leadership to preserve Emirati traditions and keep pace with the process of development witnessed by the emirate, noting that the given names generally reflect the UAEs historical heritage.
Abu Dhabi has many charming natural landscapes and various unique islands, making the emirate rich in biodiversity and natural resources, he added.-TradeArabia News Service
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