His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, inaugurated the pioneering and distinguished “Dubai Corset” project for sustainability by launching the preliminary batch of marine reef units. The project comes within the “Dubai Initiative” initiative for sustainability, and is considered the largest marine reef development project. In the world, it represents a pioneering step in Dubai’s journey towards environmental preservation.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum stressed that the important initiative embodies the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him, in stimulating efforts to preserve the sustainability of wildlife and the environment, especially marine reefs. It is considered a unique resource and an important element for protecting various forms of marine life, as the Dubai Corset will contribute to improving the ecosystem in our coastal waters and thus supporting global efforts in preserving the environment, while in the long term the project will also have major impacts on the economic, environmental and social levels, confirming Dubai’s commitment to ensuring A sustainable future for future generations.
About 20,000 units of marine reefs of varying sizes are scheduled to be installed over the next four years, making the “Dubai Corset” one of the city’s distinctive and huge environmental projects, especially as it extends over an area of 600 square kilometers in the territorial waters of Dubai, and the size of these reefs is about 400,000. Cubic meters.
Marine environment development –
The implementation of the “Dubai Corset” project comes within the framework of the directives of His Highness the Crown Prince of Dubai to pay attention to the marine environment and work to protect and multiply it in a way that preserves it and contributes to its development for future generations, while the project reflects the true partnership and fruitful cooperation between the public and private sectors to achieve the strategic goals and the ambitious vision for the UAE in general. And for Dubai in particular, in order to serve the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda “D33”, the National Green Agenda 2030, and the strategic initiative to achieve climate neutrality 2050.
Following the completion of the preliminary study under the supervision of Ahmed Mohammed bin Thani, Director General of the Dubai Environment and Climate Change Authority, and the contracting company “Hygo
The recently established Dubai Environment and Climate Change Authority will work alongside the Department of Economy and Tourism in Dubai, to be a key partner ensuring the successful completion of the project.
Ahmed Mohammed bin Thani, as Director General of the Authority, contributes to supporting the project and consolidating the emirate’s position in the field of environmental protection and climate action.
DB World, Dubai Chambers, Nakheel, Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, and Emirates Airlines are strategic partners of Mushaddubai, along with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism.
Promoting sustainability –
Hilal Saeed Al Marri, Director General of the Department of Economy and Tourism in Dubai, said: The “Dubai Corset” project is in line with the ambitious vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him, and the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council. The project reflects the emirate’s commitment to promoting sustainability and preserving the environment. It also allows for partnership between the public and private sectors to mobilize efforts and expertise and employ them to reach a sustainable future in line with the ambitious goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33.
Promoting marine life in Dubai –
Ahmed Mohammed bin Thani, Director General of the Dubai Environment and Climate Change Authority, said: The “Dubai Mashad” project will provide diverse environments to attract fish and enhance marine life. In 2021, we partnered with the international contracting company Hijo-X to study the project for two years, after a comprehensive review of the best Global practices, to analyze the effectiveness of purpose-built reefs in Dubai.
He added: The study relied on advanced techniques using a 3D scanning system to understand the quantities and types of fish present, so that the initial data showed a significant expansion in the scope of marine life.
Ray Dalio, founder and co-president of Bridgewater Associates, said that the pioneering Dubai Corset project will contribute directly to enhancing the world’s understanding of the importance and benefits of ocean restoration, as Dubai, as is its habit, always embraces the preservation of all resources that reflect on the sustainability of human life on planet Earth. Marine resources represent a meeting point between planet Earth and human prosperity.
It is worth noting that the “Dubai Mashad” project constitutes a strategic investment that aims to leave a lasting legacy to protect the marine environment and preserve its diversity. The project's vision and main objectives include supporting biodiversity and coastal and marine habitats in Dubai, developing fish stocks and protecting the ecosystem. The project also promotes environmental responsibility, social and economic prosperity and eco-tourism while preserving Dubai's maritime heritage.
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