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  2. Al-Aryam Island - Wikipedia

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    Al-Aryam Island (Arabic: جزيرة الاريام) is an island in the Persian Gulf off the west coast of Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. It was formerly known as Bu Khushaishah. [ 1 ] The island is 60km away from Abu Dhabi and is connected to the mainland through a bridge.

  3. Environmental issues in the United Arab Emirates - Wikipedia

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    [9] The consequences of rising sea levels are economic harm and the relocation of low-lying urbanized cities, for instance the population on the famous Palm Islands, a man-made island in Dubai. [4] In 2010, The Abu Dhabi Environmental Agency published an announcement which shows that 85% of UAE's population would be affected by rising sea ...

  4. Al Fahid Island - Wikipedia

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    Fahid Island is a natural island located in the Persian Gulf, just off the coast of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.Known for its pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and lush landscapes, the island offers a serene escape from the bustling city.

  5. Geography of the United Arab Emirates - Wikipedia

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    Strong tides and occasional windstorms further complicate ship movements near the shore. [3] These northern emirates on the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman are part of the Gulf of Oman desert and semi-desert ecoregion. [5] South and west of Abu Dhabi, vast, rolling sand dunes merge into the Rub' al Khali (Empty Quarter) of Saudi Arabia. [3]

  6. Al Maryah Island - Wikipedia

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    Al Maryah Island (Arabic: جزيرة المارية), formerly known as Sowwah Island, is a natural island located northeast of Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. It is named for a famous oasis region in Abu Dhabi, Al Mariyah, which in turn is named after the species of Arabian deer - Al Mariyah - which live there.

  7. Land reclamation in the United Arab Emirates - Wikipedia

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    Abu Dhabi. One reclamation method used in Abu Dhabi is filling in low-lying coastal flats. Several industrial areas have been built in these areas. [1] Yas Island, Al Reem Island, and Al Lulu Island are a few examples. Ajman. There have been proposals to reclaim land from the sea in Ajman. However, many have been rejected due to environmental ...

  8. Island-wide blackout sweeps Cuba after power plant failure - AOL

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    Island-wide blackout sweeps Cuba after power plant failure Patrick Oppmann, Mia Alberti, CNN, and Verónica Calderón, Gerardo Lemos, CNN en Español October 18, 2024 at 4:34 PM

  9. Saadiyat Island - Wikipedia

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    The Marina, the Island's main commercial area, has a total area of 3.7 square kilometres (1.4 sq mi), berthing for over 1,000 boats, hotels, apartments, leisure and entertainment facilities [18] including the Maritime Museum by Japan's Tadao Ando, commercial and retail space, and the New York University Abu Dhabi which was planned to move to ...