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Dubai sets up dedicated walkways at key beachesDubai Municipality has announced the launch of dedicated walkways for the People of Determination and the elderly on public beaches in the emirate. These special pathways have been built to help them cross the More… |
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Khidmah unit to manage Sharjah's beachesUAE-based Khidmah, the region’s leading property solutions provider, has been awarded a contract to manage Sharjah’s beaches. The company currently manages beaches in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah, employing over 200 li More… |
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'Super bacteria' found in Rio's Olympic venues, beachesScientists have found dangerous drug-resistant "super bacteria" off beaches in Rio de Janeiro that will host Olympic swimming events and in a lagoon where rowing and canoe athletes will compete when the Games start on August 5. More… |
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‘Immoral’ acts could hit Bahrain’s beach developmentConcerns over bikini-clad tourists “invading” one of Bahrain’s few public beaches could stymie plans to turn the area into an investment zone, a report said. Al Jazair Beach has long been earmarked for developmen More… |
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Nine beaches planned for Bahrain’s west coastAn ambitious project to create nine public beaches on Bahrain's west coast is under way. The government plans to buy private land along the shore over the next five years for the project, Municipalities and Urban Planning Affa More… |
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56 Cyprus beaches win top eco-labelFifty six Cyprus beaches have been awarded an exclusive eco-friendly label by an international jury, signifying their compliance to stringent environmental regulations, according to a report. The Blue Flag has been awarded to over 3,450 be More… |
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Bahrain earmarks $21m for coastal villagesBahrain is to spend up to BD8 million ($21 million) for developing coastal areas in four key villages within the next two years, a top official has said. The budget will be assigned to improve facilities for residents in Ma'ameer, Buda More… |
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Sri Lanka ‘ideal getaway’Sri Lanka is an ideal getaway for regional travellers being only three and a half hours flying time away from the Gulf, says a regional director of a tourism promotion bureau. “The island nation is one of the most exciting places to visit More… |
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Dubai Municipality gives beaches a faceliftThe Dubai Municipality has said its environment department has undertaken a project to rejuvenate beaches of the emirate, with the help of the Coastal Management Section. It said the project is part of an integrated and continuous pr More… |
