900 wildlife species transferred from project site

INDUSTRIAL PLAN: An artist's impression of Dubai Industrial City.

More than 900 species of wildlife have been successfully transferred from the site of a massive new industrial project in Dubai.

The relocation operation took place ahead of the beginning of construction work across the six industrial zones of Dubai Industrial City, the third largest non-real estate project in the emirate.

The operation included the capture and relocation of endangered species like gazelles, cape hares, and various types of reptiles such as Arabian toad, leptien's dhab, Arabian sand gecko, sand lizards, as well as grey monitors.

Rashed Al Ansari, vice president of Dubai Industrial City, said: "We initiated this programme in 2006 to ensure our massive site does not infringe on the local habitat and the wildlife.

"This relocation is the second such initiative and is part of our corporate social responsibility programme."

All captured animals were relocated to Al Marmoom Conservation Reserve, a dedicated Dubai government animal reserve which aims to protect wildlife that has been relocated as a result of increasing construction work across the emirate.

Al Ansari said: "In shifting the wildlife from their original habitat to a secure natural reserve, Dubai Industrial City has affirmed its belief in eco-friendly measures."

Located on Emirates Road next to Al Maktoum International Airport and the Jebel Ali port, Dubai Industrial City covers an area of 560 million square feet and will be a dedicated industrial destination comprising six industrial clusters for food and beverage, base metal, mineral products, chemicals, transport equipment and parts and machinery and mechanical equipment.

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