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Abu Dhabi fines firm Dh150,000 for damaging rare desert Al Barqa formations
The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi imposed a Dh150,000 penalty on a company in Al Dhafra for repeated damage to fragile Al Barqa formations and ignoring suspension directives.
By Felo News Desk · Published
The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) announced that a company operating in the Al Dhafra region has been fined Dh150,000 for repeatedly damaging rare desert formations known as Al Barqa and for failing to obey orders to halt the activities.
EAD said the violations harmed a sensitive natural habitat; the flat‑topped Al Barqa hills have formed over millions of years and support wildlife. The agency warned that damage from vehicles or other encroachments cannot be repaired.
Inspection teams will continue regular visits across Abu Dhabi to identify breaches and enforce compliance. Under existing regulations, offenders may settle by paying 75 % of the fine, but settlement is barred for repeat offences unless a year has passed since the prior violation.
Key facts
- A company in Al Dhafra was fined Dh150,000 for environmental violations (gulfnews.com)
- The violations involved repeated damage to rare Al Barqa desert formations (gulfnews.com)
- The company ignored orders to suspend activities that were harming the area (gulfnews.com)
- EAD will continue regular inspections across Abu Dhabi to enforce environmental regulations (gulfnews.com)
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “Dh150,000 fine for environmental violations in Abu Dhabi”
