Sunday: 11 April 2010:
Electronic link to vote for Emirati natural wonders
Abu Dhabi Police has introduced an electronic link on the website of the Department of Community Police, to give all police personnel the chance to vote the Island of Bu Tinah and Hilal Liwa among the new seven natural wonders of the world.
This step comes within the directives of the police leadership to develop partnerships with government, local, individuals and private sector in order to preserve the UAE natural heritage and terrain, besides adherence to traditions and historical heritage.
Major General Mohammad bin Al Awadhi Al Minhali, Acting Director General of Policing Operations has affirmed the importance of effective communication with different community sectors and documentation of cooperation ties based on institutional partnership principle.
"The set up of the e-link is in support of the national, Gulf and International campaign launched by the Environment Authority on the Island of Bu Tinah and Hilal Liwa under the theme 'Open your eyes and vote for the Island of Bu Tinah to be one of the Seven Wonders of Nature in the world'. The aim of this campaign is to encourage the public to vote so as to document global landmarks and protect them under the motto 'Our heritage is our future'", added Al Minhali.
Selection of the seven wonders of nature will be officially announced in the year 2011 in a global referendum organized by the New Seven Wonders of Nature Agency. This step stresses indicates the Community Police keenness to interact with every thing that interests community members, their heritage and civilization history. It also shows ADP interest through community partnership with all government, local departments, private sector and individuals.
The voting process can be achieved by entering the Community Police Website:
http://cp.adpolice.gov.ae , and then moving to the e-link on the website.