On Saturday, March 25, 2023, at 11:41 PM, Wahat Al Karama turned off all its lights to celebrate Earth Hour. The event is a global initiative that promotes sustainability, reduces pollution, and encourages a sense of responsibility among members of society to protect the environment. Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Executive Director of the Martyrs’ Families Affairs Office, stated that participating in Earth Hour by turning off the lights in Wahat Al Karama is in line with the commitment to protect the planet and its natural resources by adopting a sustainable lifestyle. The walls and corridors of the oasis have the names of righteous martyrs engraved, which symbolize lights that illuminate the path towards noble goals of the homeland. Participating in reviving the Earth Hour event confirms the keenness of Wahat Al Karama to follow the best international standards to reduce pollution, provide a safe and sustainable environment at the state level, and meet the declaration of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, to make 2023 the year of sustainability. Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan emphasized that the UAE has become a global center for preserving the environment, confronting climate change, and limiting its negative effects, thanks to the directives of its wise leadership. Asim Al-Khouli wrote the article.
Saturday, March 25, 2023 – 11:41 PM
Wahat Al Karama turns off its lights to celebrate Earth Hour.
ABU DHABI, 25 March / WAM / “Wahat Al Karama” participated today in the revival of the Earth Hour event, where all its lights were turned off from 8:30 to 9:30 in the evening, in support of the global efforts made in the field of preserving the environment, promoting sustainability, reducing pollution and developing A sense of responsibility among members of society.
Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Executive Director of the Martyrs’ Families Affairs Office, said: “We participated in Earth Hour by turning off the lights in Wahat Al Karama as part of our commitment to contribute to protecting the planet and preserving its natural resources by adopting a sustainable lifestyle, stressing that the Wahat Al Karama is a habitat A permanent light that does not go out.
He added that each of the names of our righteous martyrs engraved on the walls of the oasis and its corridors is a light that illuminates the path to move towards the goals and noble goals of the homeland.
He explained that the participation of Wahat Al Karama in reviving the Earth Hour event confirms the keenness to follow the best international standards to reduce pollution and contribute to providing a safe and sustainable environment at the state level within the framework of the declaration of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, in 2023 as the year of sustainability.
Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan stressed that the United Arab Emirates, thanks to the directives of its wise leadership, has become a global center in the field of preserving the environment, confronting climate change and limiting its negative effects.
Asim Al-Khouli
In conclusion, Wahat Al Karama’s participation in Earth Hour is a testament to their commitment towards protecting the planet and preserving its natural resources. By turning off all its lights, the monument showed support for global efforts in promoting sustainability, reducing pollution, and developing a sense of responsibility among members of society. Furthermore, the permanent light that envelopes Wahat Al Karama is a symbol of the righteous martyrs whose names are engraved on the walls of the oasis and corridors. The UAE’s leadership’s directives have made the country a global leader in preserving the environment and confronting climate change. The participation in reviving the Earth Hour event cements the commitment to following the best international standards to reduce pollution and provide a safe and sustainable environment in the country.