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phenomena, local plants, trees, flowers, marine and wild plants, birds, environmental sustainability, ships, marine tools,

fishing, winds, and rain.

Al Hajri stated that "The new platform serves as a digital system, allowing the public to suggest names for streets and

roads across Dubai. It aims to revive valuable historical meanings, heritage, and urban monuments in line with Dubai's
leading global position." This approach ensures that the names reflect the emirate's history and cultural wealth while

aligning with future development.

Specific Classifications for Naming

The classifications also include names of squares, forts, ancient castles, archaeological sites, local jewellery, horse and

Arabian camel descriptions. Names inspired by types of palms and date palms are also considered. Additionally included
are farming professions' names as well as those inspired by industrial professions and their tools. Names of gemstones

and those related to modern technology inventions are also part of the classifications.

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The committee has already completed naming roads in Al-Khawaneej 2 during its trial phase. Names inspired by local

trees like Ghaf Street were used. Other street names include Sidr Street, Reehan Street, Faghi Street, Samer Street, and
Shareesh Street.

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