President, UAQ CP discuss issues of national interest
During the meeting, Their Highnesses exchanged greetings with guests at the majlis and engaged in friendly conversation.
They also discussed several topics related to national affairs and matters that support the UAE's development and progress.
The meeting was also attended by Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; Sheikh Abdullah Bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Deputy Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain; Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region; Sheikh Suroor Bin Mohammed Al Nahyan; Sheikh Nahyan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Zayed Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation; Sheikh Hamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Sheikh Khalid Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination (ZHO); Dr. Sheikh Sultan Bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, Adviser to the UAE President; Sheikh Theyab Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes' Affairs; Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; Sheikh Zayed Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Adviser to the UAE President; several Sheikhs; ministers; top officials; Emiratis, and guests.
Recently, Sheikh Rashid highlighted the vital role of investments in driving economic growth by unlocking business potential.
Sheikh Rashid made the statements as he launched Downtown UAQ, during a special ceremony held at UAQ Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
The launch of Downtown UAQ represents a defining moment for the emirate's evolving urban landscape, by offering an iconic master plan envisioned as a Coastal City Within a City.
This transformative destination is set to redefine coastal living, seamlessly blending nature, luxury, and modernity to create a world-class enclave of distinction.
Spread across an expansive 25 million square feet land parcel, Downtown UAQ boasts an extraordinary 11 kilometres of uninterrupted shoreline, including 7 kilometres of pristine beach and beach park. This uninterrupted stretch of coastline is a signature element of the development, amplifying its allure while providing a breathtaking canvas for leisure, tourism, and tranquil waterfront living.
Envisioned as a globally celebrated address, Downtown UAQ invites residents and visitors into an ecosystem where every element is thoughtfully curated for an elevated lifestyle.
At the heart of this visionary community lies a holistic urban plan comprising three distinct districts- North Beach, Trade Centre and South Beach.
The development will feature UAQ Trade Centre, commercial offices, hospitality developments comprising luxurious five-star hotels and resorts, entertainment and recreational hub, flagship retail destination and residential communities.
Meticulously balancing residential, commercial, and public spaces, Downtown UAQ is designed as a self-sustaining community where sophistication and functionality meet in harmony and envisaged to accommodate a vibrant population of about 150,000.
The Government of Umm Al Quwain in collaboration with Sobha Realty, a leading multinational master developer renowned for its luxury craftsmanship has been entrusted with the development, the first phase of which will include iconic residential, commercial, hospitality communities, among other features.
The Government of Umm Al Quwain noted that Downtown UAQ marks a new era of economic vitality for the emirate, emerging as a powerful magnet for investment, innovation, and international collaboration. At the core of this economic vision is a 15 million square foot Trade Centre Free Zone, governed by an independent legal framework, establishing the district as a premier destination for global business, cultural exchange, and opportunity.
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