It is claimed that comprehensive environmental impact studies were carried out before the construction of the Palm islands. According to one official, the particular species of fish living in the creek could not withstand the sudden change in the water temperature. Anotther possibility being voiced is that while creating the Deira island, a lot of sand had to be dumped that resulted in sedimentation causing physical pollution damaging the marine life. system. Meanwhile, tests conducted by the Sharjah Municipality has shown that the death was not caused by chemical or biological pollution, according to Khaleej Times. Engineer Yehia Ramadan Al Bulooshi, Head of the Environment Section of Sharjah Municipality strongly believes that the dead fish drifted from outside to the Qanat Al Qasba and Khalid Lagoon. “The examination samples taken from the water of Qanat Al Qasba and Khalid lagoon showed that the water is not threatening the marine environment and that there are no other factors that might have lead to the death of the fish. Tests shows that the all the fish floated into the lagoon and the canal belly up. We are still conducting further analysis in addition to the frequent routine exams conducted on the Khalid Lagoon and Qanat Al Qasba. Further tests are under way.

Steps to simplify trial of visa cases

     Dubai: A new court is being established by the interior ministry near the Al Wathba Prison in Abu Dhabi for the trial of those violating the UAE residency and immigration laws. The new premises will accommodate the offices of judges and prosecutors and also house a detention centre. This new facility for a common premises will solve the problem of transporting prisoners from the detention centre to the courts every time. Thenew building is to come up in a couple of months.