(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The Ras Al Khaimah Municipality has removed 15 makeshift houses in different areas of the emirate to help complete ongoing infrastructure development projects.
The civic body has communicated with the owners of these makeshift small houses for financial settlements, according to a top official.
Munzir bin Shukr Al Zaabi, director-general of the municipality, said some of these houses were blocking new road projects or hampering development of others.
The experts concerned had earlier surveyed the entire region and identified all the makeshift houses that needed to be removed for obstructing the infrastructure projects, he added.
"We have contacted the owners of these makeshift houses, particularly at the areas of Al Hamraniya, Sawan, Wadi Al Qoor, Al Rifaa, and the Dheit South area."
Ali Saeed, an Emirati national and owner of a makeshift house here, said he reached an amicable settlement with the municipality following which the house was demolished.
"We have no problem at all, and can only give nod to any infrastructure project for public interest," he said. "This also adds more value to the road network of the emirate, and enhances its safety and security."
Ahmed Shaaban Originally from Egypt, I have been in Dubai since December 2005. Before coming here, I worked as an English language instructor, chief En/Ar translator, proofreader, reporter in Egypt and Qatar. I have also worked as a reporter, correspondent and simultaneous translator with two satellite channels in Dubai. I have a masters degree in media, Cairo University, 2014, a bachelor degree in English language and translation, Ain Shams University, Cairo, 1996, and three post-graduate diplomas in English language and Instruction. With over 19 years of experience in translation, interpretation, EFL instruction, and reporting. I am interested in technology, aviation, politics, as well as community, parliament and defence issues. I enjoy reading, writing, exercising, and surfing the web.
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