HH Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of the Emirates Council for Balanced Development, has launched the ‘Qidfa Development’ in Fujairah, which is the first project of the ‘Emirates Villages’, an initiative aimed at creating a sustainable development model.
The Qidfa Region Development Project aims to attract 100,000 tourists annually by increasing the region’s tourism potential and promoting its distinguished capabilities via media outlets.
Sheikh Theyab said in a statement that the UAE’s leadership is keen to ensure a decent life for all Emirati citizens, noting that the Emirates Villages project aims to establish a new model of village re-development from economic as well as touristic standpoints.
Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Vice Chairman of the Emirates Council for Balanced Development, said that the Emirates Villages project represents a distinguished development model that is aligned with the visionary vision of the country’s leadership.
“The project relies on effective partnership between the government sector, represented here by the Emirates Council for Balanced Development, the private sector, and local communities. The project aims to promote tourism and highlight the distinguished potential of Emirati villages,” Dr. Al Jaber added.
The plan also includes the launch of 50 development projects for the region’s youth, in addition to training 200 young men and women in all areas, in collaboration with strategic partners.
According to the statement, “The region offers a myriad of economic advantages, which will enhance its stature in terms of having pioneering villages and as a key region in the country. It also has a $2 billion (AED10 billion) power plant that generates electricity for nearly 380,000 homes.
