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7/5/24, 3:02 PM Dubai Launches ‘Roads Naming Suggestions' Platform to Promote Community Participation
H.E. Dawoud Al Hajri, Director General of Dubai Municipality and Chairman of the

Committee, emphasized the platform's role in enhancing community involvement. It

encourages suggestions that reflect Dubai's history, values, and cultural wealth while

supporting its global reputation.

The platform, a digital system accessible to all residents, follows specific criteria including

Arabic and Islamic influences, natural elements, local flora and fauna, and themes of

sustainability and heritage. Names will evoke historical significance, urban landmarks, and

traditional professions, fostering a cohesive narrative of Dubai's past, present, and future.

In its trial phase, the Committee named streets in Al-Khawaneej 2 area after local trees

and plants like Ghaf, Sidr, Reehan, Faghi, Samer, and Shareesh, illustrating a blend of

tradition and modernity in urban planning.

Residents can participate by proposing names through roadsnaming.ae, shaping Dubai's
landscape with meaningful, culturally resonant identifiers.

Established by Executive Council Resolution No. (35) of 2021, the Committee comprises

key stakeholders committed to enhancing Dubai's identity through thoughtful urban naming

strategies.

News Source: Dubai Media Office

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