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Construction work stopped in Al Ain, parks closed

Friday, 8 March 2024 17:49

By ARN News Staff

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Authorities in Al Ain and Abu Dhabi City are taking further precautionary measures to deal with adverse weather conditions.

Al Ain municipality has ordered a halt to construction work and issued directives for building sites to be secured with barriers and temporary fences.

All public parks and playgrounds wil also remain closed until further notice.

A similar announcement was made by the Abu Dhabi City municipality regarding the closure of all parks and beaches until the weather conditions stabilise.

#بلدية_العين تنوه عناية الجمهور الكريم بإغلاق الحدائق و الملاعب و مراكز بيع المواد الغذائية خلال التقلبات الجوية #alain_municipality advises the public to close parks, playgrounds, and food selling centers during weather fluctuations pic.twitter.com/3SVVzgQ4Zb
— بلدية مدينة العين | Al Ain City Municipality (@alainmun) March 8, 2024

#بلدية_العين تنوه بإجراءات السلامة في مواقع البناء و الانشاء أثناء الحالات الجوية#alain_municipality notes safety procedures at construction sites during weather conditions pic.twitter.com/yAS94qoiDS
— بلدية مدينة العين | Al Ain City Municipality (@alainmun) March 8, 2024

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إغلاق حدائق وشواطئ مدينة أبوظبي مؤقتاً ، على أن يعاد فتحها للجمهور بعد استقرار الأحوال الجوية ⛈️ pic.twitter.com/Lnmwhvcg6Z
— بلدية مدينة أبوظبي (@AbuDhabi_ADM) March 8, 2024

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