Bihar 996
maritime safety campaign
Bihar 996 is a maritime safety campaign first launched by the Critical National Infrastructure Authority (CNIA) in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The initiative aims at ensuring that residents and visitors of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi are aware of marine safety rules and regulations in Abu Dhabi in order to sustain the growth and improvement of the Emirate while ensuring the safe use and enjoyment of waters in Abu Dhabi.
The Campaign
Bihar (in Arabic. Literally translated to seas) was first launched in 2009 under the slogan "For your Safety" to raise awareness and educate sea goers on the safety rules and regulations of marine sites and protecting critical facilities and maritime reserves. It also aims at raising awareness about permitted fishing and regulations to maintain marine resources. The campaign is mainly aimed at residents and visitors of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi who are using the sea for leisure, fishing or even trade. It is not restricted by age, cultures or social status.
Bihar is a CNIA initiative that ensures people are aware of marine safety rules and regulations in Abu Dhabi in order to sustain the growth and improvement of the Emirate and to make sure people can use and enjoy the waters of Abu Dhabi safely.
The Bihar campaign is raising awareness and educating sea goers about the consequences of violations of rules and stressing the concept of prohibited areas like critical facilities and maritime protected reserves. Bihar also aims to raise awareness about permitted fishing tools and the consequences of depleting marine resources. The campaign targets all sea goers in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, whether they are using the sea for leisure, fishing or trade.
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