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Hind City-Dubai District Renamed by Sheikh Mohammed
Sheikh Mohammed Renames Dubai's Al Minhad District as Hind City
Hind City
Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum recently issued an order to rename Al Minhad district to Hind City.
New Name
- The new name, Hind, is an Arabic word meaning “100 camels” and is a common ancient name for girls in the Arab region.
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- The name also has a personal connection to Sheikh Mohammed as it is part of his senior wife’s name, Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum.
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Area Coverage
- Hind City covers an area of 83.9 km and includes housing for Emirati citizens.
- It consists of four zones and is connected by major roadways such as Emirates Road, Dubai-Al Ain Road, and Jebel Ali-Lehbab Road.
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Previous Renaming’s in Dubai
- This is not the first time a region in Dubai has undergone a name change.
- The most notable previous change was the renaming of the world’s tallest building from Burj Dubai to Burj Khalifa.
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Conclusion
The renaming of Al Minhad district to Hind City reflects the rich cultural heritage of the Arab region and personal connections of the Dubai ruler.
