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mountain destination and strengthens the role of UAE villages as key drivers of national
development.

The inauguration was attended by Mohammed Khalifa Al Kaabi, Secretary-General of the Emirates
Council for Balanced Development; Abdulrahman Al Nuaimi, Director General of the MPDA, and
several officials.

Al Kaabi reaffirmed that the Masfout Gate project reflects the Council's commitment to developing
rural areas in line with a comprehensive development vision that preserves national identity while
harnessing natural and cultural assets in a modern and sustainable manner, enhancing quality of
life and creating integrated tourism and cultural experiences for all members of society.
The project is built over an area of approximately 500 square metres and rises to a height of 16
metres. It features a 40-metre architectural walkway, forming an integrated urban edifice.

Masfout Village in Ajman was awarded the World's Best Tourism Village 2025 title by UN Tourism, an
achievement reflecting its distinction as an integrated tourism and development destination
embodying the spirit of Emirati identity.

The Masfout Gate project adds new architectural and cultural value to the area, with the gateway
set to become an iconic landmark that merges local heritage with contemporary identity and
enhances Masfout's presence on the UAE's mountain and cultural tourism map.

Through this project, the Emirates Council for Balanced Development aims to support balanced
development pathways, achieve sustainable quality of life, and create new opportunities to explore
the beauty of the UAE's mountain environment through a pioneering urban and tourism experience.

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