Nature Reserve
Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary
The sanctuary, which covers an area of 6.2 sq km was established in 1985 and officially protected in 1998. It is located at the end of Dubai Creek and preserves the natural ecosystem of the region. During winter the sanctuary supports more than 20,000 waterbirds of 67 species (including nearly 2000 greater flamingos) and acts as a critical staging ground for the wintering birds of the East African-West Asian Flyway. The site hosts more than 500 species of flora and fauna and is one of the best-managed arid zone wetlands in the region. Located within Dubai city, it is an important tourist spot and is a must see place for those interested in nature. In October 2007 UNESCO, the Ramsar Convention’s legal depositary, announced that the United Arab Emirates is a declared Ramsar partner.
For more information: http://www.wildlife.ae
Highlights
Ground work begins on Khams Shamat tourism project in Syria
Dubai-based MAF Properties has commenced the ground works for its first tourism project in Syria, called Khams Shamat. Located in the Yafour area on the Damascus-Beirut highway, the project will occupy a total land space of 1 million square metres and is planned to contain hotels, a town square with outdoor shopping and restaurants, commercial office space and touristic accommodations. The company will soon announce the names of the leading companies to operate the major hotels in Khams Shamat. The first phase of the project will be completed in 2014.
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