محمد بن راشد يطّلع على سير العمل في مشاريع حتا التطويرية

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him, affirmed that the development of services, facilities and infrastructure in all parts of the Emirate of Dubai does not stop and is subject to constant review and modernization, to provide the best quality of life for the citizen, resident and visitor according to the highest standards. International standards, so that Dubai will always be the best city in the world to live, work and visit.

His Highness said: “Our projects and initiatives aim not only to develop the place… but to empower people, enhance their chances of success, and confirm the elements of the prosperity of their society… Our goal is for Hatta to be a global model in harmony between man and nature and a symbol of sustainable innovation that reflects the UAE’s endless ambition.”

His Highness noted the fundamental role of youth in supporting the future of sustainable development through the ideas they provide, the creativity of solutions, and the establishment of projects, and the importance of the entrepreneurship sector as a major contributor to any successful economy, as it provides a wide space for young people to engage in the field of private work. His Highness stressed Dubai’s keenness to provide All possible forms of support and encouragement to motivate young people to enter the private sector and establish small businesses that, with determination and perseverance, will turn into great successes.

This came on the occasion of His Highness’s visit to the Hatta region today (Thursday), within the framework of His Highness’s field visits to see the progress achieved in implementing development and developmental initiatives and projects that are being implemented in the context of the Dubai Plan, the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, and the Dubai Social Agenda 33, where he was received by His Highness at Arriving in Hatta, His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority, Chairman of the Supreme Committee to Supervise the Development of the Hatta Region, and His Excellency Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Member Managing Director and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, and a number of senior officials.

During the visit, His Highness, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, was briefed on the progress of work on the projects included in the comprehensive plan to develop the Hatta region, which was launched by His Highness, to improve the quality of life, develop services for the residents and visitors of the region, and enhance social, economic and educational capabilities, as His Highness listened.

For an explanation provided by His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer about the completed and ongoing projects in Hatta, which number 65 projects, with an estimated cost of approximately three billion and 650 million dirhams, as the implementation of 41 projects has already been completed.



Our winter in Hatta
During the visit, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum inspected the “Shatana in Hatta” festival area, which is one of the five festivals included within the “Winter Hatta 2024” initiative launched by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council. , earlier this December, and will continue until next January 22, and is implemented by Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Dubai Government Media Office, in partnership With a number of government and private agencies, under the supervision of the Supreme Committee to Supervise the Development of the Hatta Region.

His Highness listened to an explanation from Shaima Al Suwaidi, Director of Brand Dubai, about the components of the initiative, which includes, in addition to the “Shatana in Hatta” festival, four other festivals: the “Hatta Cultural Nights Festival,” organized by the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), and the “Hatta Cultural Nights Festival.” Hatta Honey and Hatta Agricultural Festival, both organized by Dubai Municipality, and Hatta DSF X Festival, organized by the Department of Economy and Tourism in Dubai.

His Highness was briefed on the objectives of the event in support of the objectives of the Dubai Urban Plan 2040 with regard to the Hatta region, in addition to its support for the objectives of Dubai’s economic and social agendas, as the initiative focuses on shedding more light on the region with its natural environment and cultural heritage that reflects the nature of life in the early stages. From the history of the country, in order to enhance its competitiveness as one of the most important tourist attractions in the UAE, and to open more opportunities for the private sector and entrepreneurs by involving member projects in the “With pride from” initiative. Dubai”, a subsidiary of Brand Dubai, also supports local projects for the people of the region, including productive families, as well as providing a diverse program full of cultural, entertainment and sports activities for the people of Hatta and its visitors.

The explanation covered the various activities within the framework of the “Shatana in Hatta” festival, which is held on the banks of Lake Lim, which is the main event within the “Shatana Hatta” initiative, with its cultural, community and entertainment activities designed to suit all family members, as the festival has witnessed since its launch on December 13. There is a great demand from the people of Hatta or visitors from the UAE and the region.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum praised the efforts of “Brand Dubai” and the ideas and initiatives it presents, including the “Shetta Hatta” initiative and the five festivals included within its framework. His Highness praised every idea or initiative that would promote development and support major economic activities. At the forefront of which is tourism and trade, as this calls for concerted efforts and work in the spirit of one team and within a unified vision that ensures the achievement of the desired goals.

Sustainable Hatta Falls
In addition, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum inaugurated the Hatta Sustainable Waterfalls Project, which was implemented by the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority in line with the vision and directives of His Highness, and as part of the Authority’s social responsibility, so that this project will be a distinctive tourist destination, as the project is characterized by a waterfall descending from the dam. Upper Hatta Hydroelectric Station.

His Highness listened to explanations from His Excellency Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer about the project, which comes within the framework of the comprehensive development plan for the Hatta region, which was launched by His Highness to develop the region and enhance the performance of its various economic and social sectors, as the slope of the dam was used to create the mosaic mural bearing the image of the late two. God willing, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, may God bless their souls, and it is considered the largest in the world as it consists of more than 1.2 million pieces of natural marble.

The project consists of a waterfall descending from the innovative artistic mural of the Hatta Dam, which was transformed into a mosaic mural and was implemented in cooperation with Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Dubai Government Media Office. It was classified according to Guinness World Records as the largest mosaic panel in the world with a total area of ​​2,199 metres. square, while the waterfall descends to form a water channel on its banks, with many retail stores, restaurants, and cafes spread on its banks.

In implementation of the generosity of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to the citizens of Hatta to create additional job opportunities and meet the needs of social, economic and environmental development, all retail stores in the project will be distributed to the citizens of the Hatta region for free according to specific controls.

In addition, His Highness was briefed on the Authority’s projects and initiatives in the Hatta region, which includes the stored hydroelectric power station in the Hatta region (with a capacity of 250 megawatts) with investments amounting to 1.5 billion dirhams. It is considered the first of its kind in the Arabian Gulf region, and its storage capacity reaches 1,500 megawatts. An hour, with a lifespan of up to 80 years, and the station relies on producing electricity by taking advantage of the water stored in the Hatta Dam and another upper dam. It was established in the mountainous region, and a water tank project in the Hatta region with a capacity of 30 million gallons, and a project for microfiltration stations for water with a microdistillation system and is ready for operation, and strategic water connection projects with other emirates and the Shams Dubai initiative for the Hatta region, which aims to encourage building and home owners to install panels. Rooftop photovoltaics to produce electricity from solar energy and connect it to the authority’s network.

Youth projects
During the tour, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum was keen to visit one of the successful projects launched by two young men from the Hatta region, the two brother engineers, Khalifa and Ahmed Al-Badwawi, where His Highness was briefed on their distinguished project that they launched in the year 2018, and today it has turned into one of the most prominent projects supporting the activity. Tourism in Hatta, where they expanded their activities to manufacture electric bicycles in addition to exporting them outside the country.

His Highness listened to an explanation from Khalifa and Ahmed Al-Badwawi about the details of the “Go Gravity” project, and His Highness saw a model of four-wheeled electric bicycles that they designed and manufactured for use in mountainous areas and rugged surfaces, in keeping with the slogan “Made in the Emirates.” The idea of ​​the project was inspired by the nature of the region surrounded by mountains, where Mountain biking is one of the activities that is very popular with visitors to Hatta from inside and outside the country.

His Highness congratulated the two young engineers on their success in a project that is a model and role model for their youth peers, and an incentive for them to present more innovative ideas and adopt a challenging approach in launching small projects and persevere in growing and developing them to reach the highest levels of success. His Highness wished them and all the youth of the Hatta region. More success and excellence.

Khalifa and Ahmed Al-Badawi expressed their great happiness with the visit of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and expressed deep thanks and gratitude for the support and encouragement they received from the wise leadership in light of its constant keenness to empower young people and make room for them to participate in advancing the comprehensive development process of the Emirate. Dubai and the UAE in general, and the support and motivation that the youth of the Hatta region in particular enjoy to take advantage of the many opportunities that Hatta offers, with its Its position as one of the most important tourist destinations in the country.

The generosity of the people of Hatta
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s tour in Hatta included a visit to the Council of Citizen Ahmed Humaid Al-Badwawi, who was keen for his council to be an embodiment of what characterizes the people of the Emirates in terms of tolerance, generosity, and warm welcome to the guest, as Al-Badwawi opens his council to welcome everyone, including citizens, residents, and visitors, especially… Foreigners wishing to learn about the culture of the Emirates, its social heritage, and its ancient customs and traditions.

His Highness praised the good example provided by the citizen Ahmed Al-Badwawi in introducing the ancient Emirati culture and through it, in a practical way, the tolerance and generosity that characterizes the people of the Emirates, which are among the most important characteristics of the people of the Hatta region.

During the tour, His Highness also visited the “Bedwawi Honey” project, where he listened to an explanation from citizen Mohammed bin Ham Al-Bedwawi about the project’s activity and the types of honey that it produces, as beekeeping and honey production are among the main economic activities in the Hatta region due to its typical nature of beekeeping. Bees and the production of high-quality types of honey, as His Highness wished him success in developing his project, and to all citizens working in this field, and in a way that contributes to bringing Emirati food products, the most important of which is honey, to the international level.

At the same time, His Highness the Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai was keen to meet with a number of notables and citizens of the Hatta region, where His Highness reassured them of their conditions and chatted with them about the development efforts that Hatta is witnessing, aimed at comforting the citizen and creating the elements of stability and prosperity for him and his family. His Highness was also keen to listen to their ideas and suggestions towards further developing Hatta’s potential to benefit from its diverse natural and heritage components.

The attendees expressed their deep gratitude and appreciation for the great interest that His Highness pays to Hatta and its people, which is evident through the many development projects that have been and are being implemented in the region, and within many axes, in a way that lives up to the level of the hoped-for aspirations of the Hatta region and confirms the growth of its position as a cultural, tourism and entertainment center. They expressed their sincere wishes for good health and wellness to His Highness and for the UAE to further progress and prosperity.

Partnership with the private sector
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum reviewed three projects being implemented in the Hatta region in partnership with the private sector, including the Hatta Beach Project, which aims to transform the region into a year-round tourist destination. The project area is estimated at about 53 thousand square meters, and the beach area is more than Of 10,000 square metres, an artificial lake with a beach (Crystal Lagoon) will be created, providing service facilities, rest houses, pedestrian walkways, and bicycle paths. There are restaurants, food trucks, and an outdoor cinema. The lake allows for a number of activities, such as swimming and water games, a hotel and resort construction project, and the Hatta Downtown development project.

Development projects
The development projects that were completed in Hatta included the development of the Heritage Village and Hatta Falaj, the development of Wadi Lim Lake and Suhaila Lake, the paving of internal roads in a number of residential areas, the implementation of traffic solutions for roads and parking lots in tourist and vital sites and parks, and the provision of collective and shared transportation solutions and mobility centers. Implementing paths for bicycles and mountain bikes, recreational paths for pedestrians (hiking), developing and maintaining residential areas and schools, and providing investment opportunities and support for the people of the area. Hatta is among the implemented projects, in addition to the model farm, implementing agricultural and beautification works in the region, studying the design of Hatta Beach, and the mountain tram in the Hatta Dam area, developing the education system, the farmer support program, and cosmetic agriculture in the region, in addition to implementing family squares, and improving the efficiency of facilities. And public services.

Projects under implementation
The projects under implementation in the Hatta region include a model school, in accordance with the latest international designs and standards, to provide distinguished educational services to the residents of the region, including classrooms, laboratories, halls, sports fields, open squares, a theatre, a kindergarten building, and a clinic. The school’s capacity ranges from 700 to 1,000 students, and the Hatta Council project, which can accommodate 100 people, and will be a meeting place for the residents of the region, with the aim of enhancing social communication between The people of the region, and the council includes a main multi-use hall, service facilities, administrative offices, etc., in addition to the construction of a wedding hall that can accommodate 1,000 people, a project to design and implement the Hatta Dam amphitheater, the Hatta Service Center, a project to implement 200 homes for citizens, and design a model residential neighborhood for citizens, As well as expanding the implementation of bicycle and mountain bike trails, and implementing the hydroelectric station that operates with stored water energy technology in the dam, which is the first of its kind in the region. The Arabian Gulf, and its production capacity is expected to reach 250 megawatts and a storage capacity of 1,500 megawatt hours. Among the projects currently being implemented are the Hatta Hospital development project, the Hatta Sports Club, and the maintenance of dams in the region.