Hamdan bin Zayed visits Dalma Island, tours various development projects and vital service facilities
2 May 2025 21:09
ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region, has visited Dalma Island and inspected various underway development projects and vital service facilities aimed at improving service quality and ensuring a stable life for citizens, in line with Abu Dhabi's comprehensive development.His Highness directed for the provision of all necessary components for the projects' completion to serve both residents and visitors.
His Highness also inaugurated two new ferries, Dalma and Al Dhanna, during the visit. Each with a capacity of 193 passengers and 25 vehicles, the ferries will reduce travel time to 40 minutes and improve maritime connectivity to the island.
Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
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