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Abu Dhabi opens new

11-km ‘superhighway’

of Municipalities and Transport (DMT); His Excellency
Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the
Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT
Abu Dhabi) and Chairman of Aldar; His Excellency Saif
Seed Ghobash, Secretary General of the Executive
Council; and Talal Al Dhiyebi, Group CEO of Aldar.

The Umm Yifeenah Bridge is the first phase of the
Mid-Island Parkway project that is currently under
design, and will ultimately link Al Reem Island and
Saadiyat Island, Al Raha Beach and Khalifa City. The
larger network is planned for completion by 2028
and is being designed to include cycle tracks, walking
trails and incorporate sustainable landscapes that company’s urban development portfolio. It embodies our leadership’s aspirations to provide world-class
will provide vistas of the natural environment of the infrastructure projects and services in Abu Dhabi. We are proud of the role the company has played
area and Abu Dhabi’s skyline. in delivering this vital project, by capitalising on vast expertise in constructing vital and sustainable
His Excellency Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman projects. As a strategic Abu Dhabi Government partner, Aldar remains committed to supporting urban
His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed of DMT, said: «We are proud to complete this planning efforts and will continue to work with its partners in the public sector to advance sustainable
Al Nahyan, member of the Abu Dhabi Executive landmark project, which reflects the leadership’s development and quality of life in the emirate.”
Council and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive vision to provide world-class infrastructure, enhance
Office, today inaugurated Umm Yifeenah Bridge in community welfare, and offer a business-friendly
Abu Dhabi – a new 11-kilometre superhighway that environment that ensures the best possible quality of
creates a rapid trans-city connection between Al life for the emirate›s citizens, residents and visitors.»
Reem Island, Umm Yifeenah Island and Sheikh Zayed
bin Sultan Street, reducing traffic and enhancing DMT and Aldar have implemented a number of
quality of life in Abu Dhabi. sustainability measures to preserve the natural
environment in the area surrounding the project,
The mega-infrastructure project also includes walking including the use of precast concrete elements and
and cycling paths, as well as bike rental facilities, arch-shaped causeways to ensure water flow and
providing sustainable transportation as well as minimise adverse impact on mangrove wetlands. The
additional opportunities for the community to live arched causeway also maintains navigation channels
active, healthy lives. for boats and allows fish and other marine animals
The six-lane highway, which has been built by Aldar in to pass freely. Mangrove trees were also planted on
partnership with the Department of Municipalities and nearby Jubail Island. The company sourced 85 per
Transport (DMT), can accommodate 6,000 journeys cent of materials locally, as part of its commitment to
per hour in each direction (12,000 per hour in total). adding value to the local economy.
His Highness was accompanied by His Excellency Talal Al Dhiyebi, Group CEO of Aldar, said: “Um
Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of the Department Yifeenah Bridge is another flagship project in the

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