These institutions have been part of the neighborhood for over 20 years
Fifteen companies in Abu Dhabi – starting from carpet retailers to eating places – have been recognised by the emirate’s Division of Tradition and Tourism(DCT). They have been awarded the ‘City Treasures’ accolade.
‘City Treasures’ is a brand new initiative to honour companies which have been part of the of the cultural panorama of Abu Dhabi for over 20 years. The chosen companies this yr included many iconic names corresponding to Al Safa Carpet, Al Aqsa Sweets, and India Palace Restaurant.
In a video launched by DCT, the homeowners open up about what their institution, life, and metropolis imply to them.
“The individuals of the UAE are very near my coronary heart,” says the proprietor of Al Safa Carpet, and Abu Dhabi establishment with a variety of gorgeous conventional rugs.
Kesavan Muraleedharan of India Palace Restaurant has a powerful connection to the town as properly. “Abu Dhabi is the place I began residing,” he says, smiling.
A few of these companies are older than the UAE itself.
“I’ve early reminiscences of Jashanmal that return to the 1960’s,” says Mohan Jashanmal, speaking concerning the powerhouse group that employs over 2,000 individuals right this moment.
The clip under reveals a glimpse of those landmark institutions and their inspiring leaders. What number of do you recognise?
The companies chosen have buyer bases that span generations, and reside within the individuals’s “collective reminiscence”, in keeping with DCT.
Every winner was given bodily and digital branded kits with a view to promote their companies to residents and vacationers. The initiative goals to assist tourism within the emirate by providing guests the possibility to have genuine Abu Dhabi experiences and get a style of the native tradition.
The entire checklist of institutions that received the award are Al Aqsa Sweets, Al Ibrahimi Restaurant, Al Raiqa Date and Fruit Buying and selling, Al Safa Carpet, Al Sultan Markets and Bakeries, All Prints, Corniche Automated Bakeries and Markets, Jashanmal Nationwide Firm, Bu Tafish Restaurant, Tripoli Sweets, Lebanon Flower Bakery, India Palace Restaurant, Al Dhafra Restaurant, Malik and Shaheed Retailers, and Zahrat Lebnan Cafeteria and Restaurant.
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