Illuminated and environmentally-friendly kerbstone has replaced concrete pavement in Al Mina as part of a trial project by Abu Dhabi City Municipality.
The new pavements have multiple colours supported by internal LED lights that reflect lighting outside due to the transparent material used in making these kerbstones. The pavements are heat resistant and insulated against water. The lighting cables are invisible from outside. They will be covered by cement mortar and will not pose any risk to pedestrians.
These pavements are also environment-friendly as they are fully recyclable.
“It is a new experience in the Emirate aimed at face lifting the appearance of the capital and improving the traffic safety through reducing the potential crash of vehicles into kerbstones,” according to a statement from the municipality. “This makes it less vulnerable to damage and minimises traffic disruptions.”
The project was funded and constructed by Capital of Construction for General Contracting Company as part of the Year of Giving 2017 initiative.
“Undertaking such projects with strategic partners in the public and private sectors contributes to the sweeping development and infrastructural projects in the Emirate,” according to ADM. “It also echoes the Municipality’s commitment to improving the quality of services on offer.”
Specs
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Power: 218hp (Cooper and Aceman), 313hp (Countryman)
Torque: 330Nm (Cooper and Aceman), 494Nm (Countryman)
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The Pope's itinerary
Sunday, February 3, 2019 - Rome to Abu Dhabi
1pm: departure by plane from Rome / Fiumicino to Abu Dhabi
10pm: arrival at Abu Dhabi Presidential Airport
Monday, February 4
12pm: welcome ceremony at the main entrance of the Presidential Palace
12.20pm: visit Abu Dhabi Crown Prince at Presidential Palace
5pm: private meeting with Muslim Council of Elders at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
6.10pm: Inter-religious in the Founder's Memorial
Tuesday, February 5 - Abu Dhabi to Rome
9.15am: private visit to undisclosed cathedral
10.30am: public mass at Zayed Sports City – with a homily by Pope Francis
12.40pm: farewell at Abu Dhabi Presidential Airport
1pm: departure by plane to Rome
5pm: arrival at the Rome / Ciampino International Airport
Analysis
Maros Sefcovic is juggling multiple international trade agreement files, but his message was clear when he spoke to The National on Wednesday.
The EU-UAE bilateral trade deal will be finalised soon, he said. It is in everyone’s interests to do so. Both sides want to move quickly and are in alignment. He said the UAE is a very important partner for the EU. It’s full speed ahead - and with some lofty ambitions - on the road to a free trade agreement.
We also talked about US-EU tariffs. He answered that both sides need to talk more and more often, but he is prepared to defend Europe's position and said diplomacy should be a guiding principle through the current moment.
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