Volcano Fountain Dating from the 1980s, the Volcano Fountain was one of the most distinctive in the city and, with its dominating position on the point where Muroor Road met the Corniche, was a focal point in the lives of generations of Abu Dhabians. It was demolished in 2004, another victim of the development of the Corniche.
Volcano Fountain Dating from the 1980s, the Volcano Fountain was one of the most distinctive in the city and, with its dominating position on the point where Muroor Road met the Corniche, was a focal point in the lives of generations of Abu Dhabians. It was demolished in 2004, another victim of the development of the Corniche.
Dolphins in Hamdan St These dolphins formed part of a park that once extended from the end of Airport Road to Hamdan Street, but was closed to make way for the construction of the underpass. Instead a series of dramatic new monuments were conceived, which can be seen today: a cannon, coffee pot, incense burner and fort tower that are among the gigantic symbols of the UAE in Ittihad Square.
Dolphins in Hamdan St These dolphins formed part of a park that once extended from the end of Airport Road to Hamdan Street, but was closed to make way for the construction of the underpass. Instead a series of dramatic new monuments were conceived, which can be seen today: a cannon, coffee pot, incense burner and fort tower that are among the gigantic symbols of the UAE in Ittihad Square.
Summit Fountain Built in the 1980s, this fountain was once a major feature of Abu Dhabi. The crown featured the flags of each of the GCC nations: Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and the UAE, which hosted the inaugural meeting of the GCC at the InterContinental Hotel in May 1981. It went the way of the Volcano Fountain and the Clock Tower Roundabout in 2004, demolished as part of the expansion of the Corniche.
Summit Fountain Built in the 1980s, this fountain was once a major feature of Abu Dhabi. The crown featured the flags of each of the GCC nations: Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and the UAE, which hosted the inaugural meeting of the GCC at the InterContinental Hotel in May 1981. It went the way of the Volcano Fountain and the Clock Tower Roundabout in 2004, demolished as part of the expansion of the Corniche.
Cedar Fountain A gift from the Lebanese people, this fountain is one of the oldest in the city and depicts one of Lebanon's iconic ­cedar trees. It stands outside Le ­Méridien hotel, but was once the gateway to the original Tourist Club. In recent years the fountain has been dry as a result of roadworks but this year the water has been switched back on.
Cedar Fountain A gift from the Lebanese people, this fountain is one of the oldest in the city and depicts one of Lebanon's iconic ­cedar trees. It stands outside Le ­Méridien hotel, but was once the gateway to the original Tourist Club. In recent years the fountain has been dry as a result of roadworks but this year the water has been switched back on.
Seen here looming out of the mist, the Volcano Fountain was one of the most well-known landmarks in the city and dominated its surroundings.
Seen here looming out of the mist, the Volcano Fountain was one of the most well-known landmarks in the city and dominated its surroundings.
Airport Park Waterfall Abu Dhabi’s answer to Niagara Falls is one of the city’s best-kept secrets. Originally designed in the 1980s, it is the centrepiece of Airport Park, to be found on the outskirts of the international airport before the entrance to Terminal 1. The park is not to be confused with the old Airport Gardens, named after the city’s original international airport, now known as Al Bateen Executive Airport.
Airport Park Waterfall Abu Dhabi’s answer to Niagara Falls is one of the city’s best-kept secrets. Originally designed in the 1980s, it is the centrepiece of Airport Park, to be found on the outskirts of the international airport before the entrance to Terminal 1. The park is not to be confused with the old Airport Gardens, named after the city’s original international airport, now known as Al Bateen Executive Airport.
Clock Tower Roundabout Abu Dhabi’s Clock Tower Round­about was one of the city’s most photographed attractions, with its fountains and four falcons supporting the timepiece. Its demise was brought about by the expansion of the Corniche and highway construction. A ­piazza now marks the spot where the monument once stood, now many metres from the water’s edge.
Clock Tower Roundabout Abu Dhabi’s Clock Tower Round­about was one of the city’s most photographed attractions, with its fountains and four falcons supporting the timepiece. Its demise was brought about by the expansion of the Corniche and highway construction. A ­piazza now marks the spot where the monument once stood, now many metres from the water’s edge.
Here is a photo of Ramesh Menon's wife and son in front of the Volcano fountain in 2002.
Here is a photo of Ramesh Menon's wife and son in front of the Volcano fountain in 2002.
A part of the old Corniche in Abu Dhabi.
A part of the old Corniche in Abu Dhabi.
Here is a photo of Ramesh Menon's wife and son in front of the fountain in 2002..
Here is a photo of Ramesh Menon's wife and son in front of the fountain in 2002..

Heritage

In pictures: Old landmarks of Abu Dhabi

The National staff

November 29, 2013

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Abu Dhabi’s Volcano Fountain was not the only great landmark in Abu Dhabi. Here are others, with some that have now been remodelled or demolished.

UK's plans to cut net migration

Under the UK government’s proposals, migrants will have to spend 10 years in the UK before being able to apply for citizenship.

Skilled worker visas will require a university degree, and there will be tighter restrictions on recruitment for jobs with skills shortages.

But what are described as "high-contributing" individuals such as doctors and nurses could be fast-tracked through the system.

Language requirements will be increased for all immigration routes to ensure a higher level of English.

Rules will also be laid out for adult dependants, meaning they will have to demonstrate a basic understanding of the language.

The plans also call for stricter tests for colleges and universities offering places to foreign students and a reduction in the time graduates can remain in the UK after their studies from two years to 18 months.

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The figure was broadly flat immediately before the Covid-19 pandemic, standing at 216,000 in the year to June 2018 and 224,000 in the year to June 2019.

It then dropped to an estimated 111,000 in the year to June 2020 when restrictions introduced during the pandemic limited travel and movement.

The total rose to 254,000 in the year to June 2021, followed by steep jumps to 634,000 in the year to June 2022 and 906,000 in the year to June 2023.

The latest available figure of 728,000 for the 12 months to June 2024 suggests levels are starting to decrease.

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