(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The department of public works has announced a 40 per cent discount on the environment violations registered in Ras Al Khaimah.
Ahmed Hamada Al Shehi, adviser of public services at the department of public works, said the move is in line with the holy month of Ramadan and the Year of Zayed, to bring happiness to the society.
"The discount, applicable in Ramadan also aims to enlighten the public about the importance of preserving the environment and encouraging them to keep it clean."
Records show that the Raqib patrols have recorded 1,849 violations in the first three months of the year. "Most of the violations registered were at tourist, beach and desert areas, mainly at Jebel Jais, Corniche Al Qawasim, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, as well as the beaches of Al Muairidh and the Saudi institute," said Al Shehi.
The department is to launch more environment patrols at the tourist Marjan Island to curb violations. "The emirate's scenic sites attract tourists and visitors from all over the country around the year."
Al Shehi said the department had earlier announced a 30 per cent discount on the violations earlier, to mark the Day of Happiness. "The department has launched several initiatives before to develop public awareness about the environment."
The department has managed to remarkably develop the performance of the Raqib inspection patrols since its inspection. "Our inspectors, now judicially powered, have curbed the number of environment violations in the emirate."
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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