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Sun, 05/17/2009 - 13:32
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Underwater clean-up in Fujairah
The first major underwater clean-up of waters off Dibba and Al Aqah took place today.
As part of its ongoing partnership with the UAE-based Emirates Diving Association on activities such as Clean Up Arabia, International year of the reef, Le Meridien Al Aqah supported the event by offering hospitality services and also with participation by staff members.
The resort's world-class dining outlets provided refreshments to the 100-plus participants, as well as a barbecue lunch after the event on the beach-side lawn.
"As an award-winning resort in the East Coast, our responsibility is equally divided between taking care of our guests and preserving the natural beauty of Fujairah, which has made it such a key destination on the world map," said Patrick Antaki, General Manager, Le Meridien Al Aqah.
Emirates Diving Association organized the underwater dives, with the backing of the UAE Ministry of Environment and Water. Several dive centres provided divers and boats, including Al Boom Diving, which has a dive centre located at Le Meridien Al Aqah. The dedicated and experienced divers removed several garbage bags of rubbish, continuing the association's work in the East Coast.
"The team achieved excellent results; however we would like to see these resources dedicated to beautifying the environment, rather than clearing away rubbish. We want to spread the message the community and tourists alike that littering destroys the environment and has a toxic effect on marine life," said Antaki.
As part of its ongoing partnership with the UAE-based Emirates Diving Association on activities such as Clean Up Arabia, International year of the reef, Le Meridien Al Aqah supported the event by offering hospitality services and also with participation by staff members.
The resort's world-class dining outlets provided refreshments to the 100-plus participants, as well as a barbecue lunch after the event on the beach-side lawn.
"As an award-winning resort in the East Coast, our responsibility is equally divided between taking care of our guests and preserving the natural beauty of Fujairah, which has made it such a key destination on the world map," said Patrick Antaki, General Manager, Le Meridien Al Aqah.
Emirates Diving Association organized the underwater dives, with the backing of the UAE Ministry of Environment and Water. Several dive centres provided divers and boats, including Al Boom Diving, which has a dive centre located at Le Meridien Al Aqah. The dedicated and experienced divers removed several garbage bags of rubbish, continuing the association's work in the East Coast.
"The team achieved excellent results; however we would like to see these resources dedicated to beautifying the environment, rather than clearing away rubbish. We want to spread the message the community and tourists alike that littering destroys the environment and has a toxic effect on marine life," said Antaki.
