World’s Tallest Building Goes Green In Celebration Of Ireland’s National Day
Mohammad Ali (@ChaudhryMAli88) Published March 17, 2019 | 01:45 PM
DUBAI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 17th Mar, 2019) The UAE was illuminated in green today, as it celebrated Ireland’s National Day and the 10th anniversary of Tourism Ireland’s ‘Global Greening’ initiative. Several iconic UAE buildings, including the Burj Khalifa, were lit up with green lights, signifying the ever-strengthening relationship between the two nations.
This year’s Global Greening included sparkling new UAE landmarks such as the Burj Khalifa, Cayan Tower, Nation Towers and Intercontinental Abu Dhabi, alongside some of last year’s icons; The Burj Al Arab, Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, and Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium.
The UAE landmarks joined more than 370 international monuments, stadiums, museums, and towers of note this year – including the Sydney Opera House, the London Eye, and the Empire State Building.
Commenting on the annual initiative and the UAE’s celebrations, CEO of Tourism Ireland, Niall Gibbons, said, "This is the 10th year of Tourism Ireland’s Global Greening initiative and it’s bigger and better than ever this year, with some wonderful new additions.
It is an honour to see the incredible support from the UAE, for both the initiative and for Ireland as a whole.
"Ireland’s National Day traditionally marks the real start of the tourism season for us; our aim is to bring a smile to the faces of people around the world and to convey the message that Ireland offers the warmest of welcomes and great fun, as well as wonderful scenery and heritage."
Aidan Cronin, Ambassador of Ireland to the UAE, commented, "While the UAE has traditionally always been a great advocate of Tourism Ireland’s Global Greening efforts, we’re honoured to welcome additional significant landmarks this year - especially the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, as well as Cayan Tower, and Nation Towers and Intercontinental in Abu Dhabi. We thank all of our partners for their continued support and look forward to even more fruitful partnerships in the future."
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