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Khalifa says UAE should be on par with the West
President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan yesterday viewed the models of the development project of Sowwah Island in the presence of General Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed forces.
- WAM
- Published: 23:37 May 10, 2008
- President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan yesterday viewed models of Sowwah Island development project. Shaikh Khalifa expressed satisfaction over the project design.
- Image Credit: WAM
Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Saturday viewed the models of the development project of Sowwah Island in the presence of General Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed forces.
Shaikh Khalifa expressed his satisfaction at the project's design and called for stepping up efforts to develop the UAE to become on par with developed countries.
The president was briefed by Khaldoun Khalifa Al Mubarak, chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Authority, on the details of the project's development phases and objectives.
He called on competent authorities to provide comfortable facilities, resorts and transport while preserving the UAE's natural environment in order to make the country a unique cultural, commercial and economic tourism centre.
A major component of the Abu Dhabi Plan 2030 is the development of the Sowwah Island, which is the core of Abu Dhabi's new central business district.
The Sowwah Island, along with the adjacent edges of Mina Zayed and Al Reem Island, will serve as the commercial centre of the UAE's capital.
Urban environment
The Sowwah Island will provide Abu Dhabi with a vibrant 24-hour urban environment comprising 105 hectares of commercial, residential and retail components.
Supported by an extensive network of 13 bridges, public transport links and pedestrian facilities, the Sowwah Island will provide residents and visitors with convenient access to the mainland and surrounding islands of Abu Dhabi.
The island will have a prestigious commercial development featuring the distinctive new headquarters of the Abu Dhabi securities exchange, surrounded by 570,000 square metres of office, hotel and retail amenities.
Sowwah Island will also be home of the first cleveland clinic in the Middle East bringing a state-of-the-art healthcare facility to the people of the UAE.
The island will enjoy an abundance of natural features from spectacular views to grand open spaces ideal for establishing a unique balance between vibrant business sites and the tranquil setting of residential neighbourhoods.
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