UAE | Heritage and Culture
Abu Dhabi to improve landscaping around mosques
Project to be implemented in areas around 223 mosques in Abu Dhabi
- Staff Report
- Published: 15:39 February 8, 2010
- Image Credit: Zarina Fernandes/Gulf News
- The Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque in Abu Dhabi is a great draw for visitors to the capital.
Abu Dhabi: The Municipality of Abu Dhabi City will start a project to improve the greenery and landscaping in the vicinity of 223 mosques inside and outside Abu Dhabi Island very soon.
The municipality has completed a comprehensive study in this regard, said a statement issued by the municipality.
The project aims to beautify the surroundings of mosques and keep the excellent outlook of the capital city. The project will be completed within two years.
It is part of the Municipality’s strategy to contribute to placing Abu Dhabi City among the top most beautiful metropolitan cities across the globe, said the statement.
Related Links
More from UAE Heritage & Culture
More from UAE
Latest news
- Last chance for subscribers to win big
- Gang charged with robbery using air-freshener
- it was just a ‘vampire' game, driver tells court
- Educating fussy Emirati jobseekers
- Abu Dhabi Police rescue victims of car crash
- Sharjah festival to enlighten heritage lovers
- Compensation to vary for fire victims
- 9 injured as paraglider crashes into stadium
- Bridges needed
- Reimbursement of ID card fines to start in March
- Dubai Police solve murder mystery
- Restaurateur found dead in Abu Dhabi flat
- Police honour residents who reported crime
- Move to promote Abu Dhabi tourism
- RTA: 0.25m YouTube, Facebook, Twitter followers
Community Reports
-
Bridges needed
Al Ittihad Road has no pedestrian facilities as one nears Sharjah
-
Street lights needed
Authorities urged to act with haste before a major accident occurs in Al Nahda, Dubai
-
Motorists ignore stop sign on buses
Overtaking school vehicles can put students' lives at risk
-
Safety regulations flouted at Dubai work place
In Al Nahda 2, two workers were seen working on the crane boom at a height of 20m without a full body harness or safety net in violation of rules
