Fourteen major streets\u2019 names in Abu Dhabi have been changed as part of the capital\u2019s new addressing system.<\/p>\n
Some of the names are a tribute to iconic Emirati leaders\u2019 names and others hold geographical significance.<\/p>\n
Street number six \u2013 popularly known as Al Najda Street \u2013 will now be renamed Fatima bint Mubarak Street. This street runs from the Corniche Road to Hazza bin Zayed Street on the Eastern side of Abu Dhabi Island.<\/p>\n
The renaming of the street honours the \u201cMother of the UAE\u201d for the important contributions she has made to society, the municipality said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe names assigned to these 14 major streets reiterate the UAE\u2019s desire to commemorate our prominent leaders for their vision, leadership and contribution in building the UAE society,\u201d the municipality said.<\/p>\n
New streets include:<\/p>\n
Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Street, formerly Al Salam Street<\/p>\n
Khalifa bin Zayed First Street, formerly Khalifa Street<\/p>\n
Sultan Bin Zayed First Street, formerly Fourth Street or Muroor Road<\/p>\n
Shakhbout bin Sultan Street, formerly Al Saada Street<\/p>\n
Mubarak bin Mohammed Street, formerly Twenty Sixth Street<\/p>\n
Salama bint Butti Street, formerly Twenty Third Street<\/p>\n
Al Bateen Street, formerly Thirty Second Street<\/p>\n
Al Dhafra Street, formerly Twenty Fifth Street<\/p>\n
Dhafeer Street, formerly Thirty First Street<\/p>\n
Dihan Street, formerly Twenty First Street<\/p>\n
Mawgab Street, formerly Twenty Seventh Street<\/p>\n
Rabdan Street, formerly Twenty Ninth Street<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Fourteen major streets\u2019 names in Abu Dhabi have been changed as part of the capital\u2019s new addressing system. Some of the names are a tribute to iconic Emirati leaders\u2019 names and others hold geographical significance. Street number six \u2013 popularly known as Al Najda Street \u2013 will now be renamed Fatima bint Mubarak Street. This …<\/p>\n