Last year, the country's tourism sector contributed 12 per cent to the country's GDP and provided around 800,000 jobs
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A major construction project on Yas Island has been suspended by Abu Dhabi authorities.
The project was temporarily halted due to repeated violations of environmental standards, the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) said in a social media post.
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This decision comes after thorough inspections and public concerns over increased water pollution, including higher turbidity and significant changes in water quality.
The project will remain on hold until all corrective measures are implemented to meet strict environmental compliance, EAD confirmed.
Authorities in the emirate shut down establishments if they pose risk to public health. Recently, two restaurants were shut down in Abu Dhabi for violating food safety laws.
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