UAE’s coastal lagoons generate millions in revenue every year

The UAE’s coastal lagoons generate tens of millions of dirhams a year, highlighting the economic benefits of protecting marine habitats, a study has found.

Released by organisations including Emirates Nature – WWF, the research showed Umm Al Quwain’s Khor Al Beidah, which is a haven for threatened species, and Abu Dhabi’s Khor Faridah generate on average $22.75 million (Dh 83.56 million) each year, with about 17,800 people visiting both lagoons.