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Distance to regional centre (Emara) :<br />

Nearest national sealed road : Al-Qunfidah.<br />

Regional tourist attractions : None<br />

Regional tourism developments : None.<br />

Summary Assessment Notes<br />

Scenic and landscape : Low coral islets, with dense vegetation, but over a very<br />

limited area, nevertheless it has tropical Red Sea island character.<br />

Wildlife : High density of doves and seabirds, but sensitive to human<br />

disturbance.<br />

Cultural/historical : None.<br />

Existing facilities : None.<br />

Location and access : By private boat only, from Al-Qunfidah.<br />

Sensitivity / security : Breeding birds sensitive to human distrubance.<br />

Potential activities : Day visits to view birds.<br />

Rating<br />

1 = highly suitable <strong>for</strong> tourism; 2 = moderately suitable <strong>for</strong> tourism; 3 =<br />

unsuitable <strong>for</strong> tourism at the present time, or with specialised or limited public<br />

appeal or capacity only; 4 = unsuitable <strong>for</strong> tourism in the <strong>for</strong>eseeable future.<br />

Scenery : 2<br />

Wildlife : 2<br />

Cultural/historical : 4<br />

Facilities : 4<br />

Access : 3<br />

Sensitivity : 3<br />

Summed Ratings = 18<br />

Ranking 10/12<br />

Category Group 3: Unsuitable <strong>for</strong> tourism development in the medium to<br />

long-term.<br />

Protected Area `Uruq Bani Ma’arid<br />

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