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Fri, 07/04/2008 - 19:50
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Mansour bin Zayed inaugurates new beach on Abu Dhabi Corniche

Abu Dhabi, July 3, 2008 (WAM) - Under the patronage of General HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Presidential Affairs on Wednesday opened the new beach stretch along the Abu Dhabi Corniche.
The opening ceremony was attended by HH Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chief of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince's Court, HE Dr Jawan Salem Al Dhaheri, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Municipal Affairs Department, Sheikhs, Ministers and diplomats.
Sheikh Mansour cut the ribbon, tipped to enter the Guinness Book of Records as the world's longest ceremonial ribbon. He toured the beach area and watched part of the celebrations held.
The 2-kilometer long beach has swimming areas, entertainment arena, four beach volleyball grounds and 170 umbrellas. It also has a central area which encompasses a prayer room, fast food kiosks and a dining arena. Other facilities include bathrooms, changing rooms, public toilets and walking pathways.

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