The project, the planning of which took about three months, was finally approved by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice president, prime minister of the UAE and ruler of Dubai. The municipality has begun preparing the territory. It is expected that animals from other countries will also be purchased for the new safari park. The total area of the zoo will be about 450 hectares. Butterfly park, golf courses and entertainment complexes will also appear on its territory. The project is expected to be commissioned in 2014.
Dubai government to build a new zoo worth 150 million dirhams
Dubai, UAE. The Emirate fisherman caught 347 kg of bull shark in the coastal waters of Fujairah, and now he is facing a deprivation of fishing rights, the Ministry of Climate and Environment said. The incident occurred on February 16, 64 km from the coast. Three fishermen tried to cope with a three-meter sea predator for two hours. Read More
