The new bridge has been named Shaikh Rashid Bin Saeed Crossing.
http://www.gulfnews.com/nation/Traffic_and_Transport/10197660.html
There were some speculations about the name in one of the earlier posts in this blog.
16 March, 2008
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A surprise outcome: Another Maktoum bridge!
ReplyDelete^^ and ur point?
ReplyDeleteWell, to name a few, there is the Business Bay crossing, Maktoum bridge, Shindagha tunnel, Garhoud Bridge and the Rashid Bridge - i.e. a variety of names? The funds perhaps come from the Maktoum family, hence they are free to name as they see fit.
ReplyDeleteTotally agree with Rosh.
ReplyDeleteShould be the Dubai Arch Bridge--generic, but that big beautiful arch is what this bridge is all about.
ReplyDeleteIt certainly better than the so called Business Bay bridge. I hate those names where the name is translated literally. It should be Al Khaleej Al Tijari bridge.
ReplyDelete........what's in a name, as long you get across safe & sound and helps ease traffic...
ReplyDeleteproud emirati,
ReplyDeletemy point? let me spell it out for you: It's called self-aggrandizement.
Samuraisam,
ReplyDeleteI thought that insinuating threats (even in a form of banter) was not allowed in this blog.
Proud Emirati’s comment should be deleted right NOW.
What self-aggrandizing ya Real Nick?
ReplyDeleteThey are about to build a modern bridge (which is a distinct landmark by all measures), and commemorate one of the early founders of Dubai by naming it after him, what’s wrong in that?
It is time finally they are giving Sheikh Rashed the recognition he truly deserves. After all, he is the father of modern Dubai.
ReplyDeleteI like!
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