Sheikh Mohammed allocates Dh1 billion for infrastructure projects in Fujairah

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Sheikh Mohammed allocates Dh1 billion for infrastructure projects in Fujairah

He also approved the allocation of Dh400 million to build a residential complex in Khor Fakkan.

By Dubai Media Office

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Published: Tue 5 Mar 2019, 5:35 PM

Last updated: Wed 6 Mar 2019, 4:14 PM

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai announced the allocation of Dh1 billion for infrastructure projects in Fujairah as part of the 2017-2021 five-year plan being implemented by the Ministry of Infrastructure Development on the eastern coast.
He also approved the allocation of Dh400 million to build a residential complex in Khor Fakkan as part of the same plan. This will be executed by the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme.

The announcement was made during Sheikh Mohammed's visit to Fujairah and Khor Fakkan. He affirmed that the UAE's development efforts cover the entire country as part of a clear plan to meet the requirements of the coming phase. 
"All the regions of the UAE are important and have great development potential. Infrastructure projects are key to the nation's development and prosperity," he added.
"Healthcare and education projects are vital to improving the quality of life of our communities, and we strive to provide the best facilities to our citizens. Our development efforts will be the same across the country, because the vision is the same and the land is the same," he noted.
Sheikh Mohammed was accompanied by Mohammad Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and The Future; and Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Minister of Infrastructure Development and Chairman of the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme.
Sheikh Mohammed also visited the Dh50 million court project in Khor Fakkan, which spans an area of 16,500 m2 and reviewed the renovation and maintenance of Hamad bin Abdullah Road in Fujairah, which is set to be completed in the first half of 2020 at a cost of Dh200 million.
During his visit, he also reviewed the progress of a project to renovate and develop Maliha Road and connect it with Phase One. The Minister of Infrastructure Development briefed him about the project that is set be completed in December 2019 at a total cost of Dh170 million.
Sheikh Mohammed also reviewed the progress of a number of projects related to the renovation and development of federal road E88 which links Sharjah, Al Dhaid and Masafi as well as a number of education projects that include the construction of schools. He also visited a number of healthcare projects in Fujairah and Khorfakkan, as well as projects to build a new general headquarters for police in Fujairah, and a civil defence centre and facility for courts and prosecution in Dibba.
Dr Abdullah bin Mohammed Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Minister of Infrastructure Development, said that the UAE is currently implementing a comprehensive plan to meet the requirements of various regions of the country, and create the right infrastructure for boosting economic development. The plan also seeks to achieve the government's goal to make the UAE one of the best countries in the world by 2021, and realise the objectives of the UAE Centennial 2071.


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