The Qatwif fish market has been one of the most important trading centers in the Gulf region for over 150 years. Qatweef is known as the largest fish market as it markets between 100 and 200 tonnes of different types of fish per day.
Covering an area of 120,000 square meters, this fishing island is located near the Qatweef fishing harbor. The island also has a large building covering an area of 6000 square meters. The building houses retail stores, wholesale side yard, ice factory, storage-cooling areas, and commercial facilities. Matsyadweep was built at a cost of 800 lakh riyals.
With the inauguration, the Central Market in Qatwif is being relocated to this fishing island. Situated close to the sea, this fishing island has become a favorite destination for fishmongers and tourists alike.
Sell old clothes, get cash and coupons; UAE launches new environmental protection initiative
UAE joins Kiswa project to provide environmental protection As part of this scheme, UAE residents can exchange old clothes for cash or coupons. There are no special charges for donating used clothes for recycling under the scheme which helps to prevent environmental pollution.
Old clothes, shoes, bags, bed sheets and toys can be donated for reuse regardless of quality. Customers will be rewarded with cash or coupons depending on the weight at the time of pick-up. For this, customers across the UAE can apply for delivery of their goods through the website www.kiswauae.com. Or you can apply by calling 0569708000 through WhatsApp. Then Kiswa representatives will come to your house within 24 hours and collect the clothes.
“We buy old clothes from people and send them for recycling. We also reward those who donate clothes to reduce pollution and prevent pollution. The good clothes in them are then sold overseas. Others are recycled to make furniture and curtains,” said Kiswa, a spokeswoman for the UAE.
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Corporate entities may be ordered to place a container on their premises. Employees can deposit their used clothes in that container. In the last four months, Kiswa UAE has recycled 424,100 garments. It currently handles more than 300 pick-up orders a day with the help of about 20 drivers. The collected garments are stored by a team of employees in three separate warehouses in the UAE.
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