Abu Dhabi says to set up network of 38 community markets

Abu Dhabi’s Executive Council has approved an array of development projects in collaboration with the private sector worth a total of AED470 million ($127 million).

At its latest meeting, the Council’s Executive Committee approved a project to develop two community markets in Mohamed bin Zayed and Shakhbut, in deals with private operators worth AED195 million and AED182 million respectively.

The plan is part of a strategy to develop a network of community markets operated by the private sector in the city of Abu Dhabi, including 38 locations that cover the main land and the islands.

The markets would be divided into three section to include social facilities, shops and government services, a statement said.

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