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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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