Environment Agency Is Committed To Preserving Abu Dhabi’s Natural, Cultural Heritage: Hamdan Bin Zayed

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi, EAD, highlighted the commitment of the agency to preserve Abu Dhabi’s natural and cultural heritage for future generations, inspired by the legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.

ABU DHABI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 24th Sep, 2018) H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi, EAD, highlighted the commitment of the agency to preserve Abu Dhabi’s natural and cultural heritage for future generations, inspired by the legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.

"Sheikh Zayed instinctively realised the importance of preserving the environment and protecting its biological diversity and cultural heritage, through launching relevant long-term programmes and initiatives to save species that have become extinct in the wild or are on the verge of extinction, which proved his foresight and unique vision that was globally commended and appreciated," Sheikh Hamdan said.

He made this statement during the agency’s participation in the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition, ADIHEX, 2018, which is being held between 25th and 29th September at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, ADNEC. During the exhibition, the agency will highlight its leading achievements, which are based on environmental initiatives launched by the wise leadership.

Sheikh Hamdan expressed his pride at the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and the support of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces and Honorary Chairman of the Agency, as well as at their wise directives and diligent efforts to follow the legacy of Sheikh Zayed and continue his efforts to achieve sustainable development.

"We are proud of our many accomplishments in preserving local and international species, and our programmes have increased the numbers and achieved the resettlement of the Arabian Oryx, after it was on the verge of extinction. These efforts have extended beyond the borders of the UAE and reached Central Africa, and were crowned with success with the return of the African Oryx, or 'Abu Harab,’ to its natural range after it became extinct in the wild. This ambitious project is the largest of its kind in terms of reintroducing mammal species, and the first of its kind in terms of returning the oryx to its natural environment in the Republic of Chad, since it became extinct in the 1980s," Sheikh Hamdan said.

To honour the legacy of Sheikh Zayed, the agency has launched successful species re-introduction programmes, which have redefined the future standards of such programmes.