MOTIVATE PUBLISHING ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF REEF FISHES-UAE AND GULF OF OMAN

Dubai, 19 October 2005 - Motivate Publishing is pleased to announce the publication of Reef Fishes – UAE and Gulf of Oman, a fully illustrated title in the Arabian Heritage Guide Series. It is the first guide to the identification of the most frequently seen reef fishes of the UAE and Gulf of Oman. The guide is priced at Euros 12.5.

This lavishly illustrated guide is an affordable reference work for divers, snorkellers, naturalists, fishermen and visitors to the region. It will help these people identify an amazing variety of reef fishes and enhance their snorkelling and diving experiences.

The book features a general introduction, a nomenclature, information on the general and sensory characteristics of fishes, comprehensive descriptions and photographs of species, a checklist and a detailed index of common and scientific names.

Commenting on the book, James Wilson, Chief Executive Officer Nakheel and Dubai Waterfront Company, says: "As the region's premier developer of waterfront real estate, Nakheel is proud to sponsor Reef Fishes – which perfectly illustrates the marine diversity off the coasts of the UAE. Our commitment to both sustaining and enhancing the marine environment has been a major priority for Nakheel since the launch of The Palm, Jumeirah in 2001. The Crescent of The Palm, Jumeirah is currently the world's biggest artificial rocky reef, and the marine life began to thrive as soon as we began building the reef with the appearance of barnacles, sponges, crabs and fish; even dolphins have been spotted off the breakwater."

Commenting on the book, David Steele, Motivate Publishing’s Senior Books Editor and an internationally qualified Dive master, said, "This is a book that has been sorely needed in the UAE and Oman, where diving and snorkelling are such popular sports. We are very fortunate to have had such an experienced and dedicated author compile this amazingly useful and beautifully photographed reference guide."


Author Information
Richard Field built his first underwater camera while living in Port Sudan in 1964, where he spent much of his spare time free-diving along the Sudanese Red Sea Coast. He continued his interest in Indo-Pacific marine fishes – and the photography of them – while living in Far East locations and, more recently, in Jeddah on the Saudi Arabian Red Sea coast, where he and his wife published Reef Fishes of the Red Sea.



About Nakheel
Nakheel is the uniquely focused property development company behind a variety of new landmark developments in Dubai. Nakheel aims to redefine the concept of property development whether residential, tourist, commercial or retail. It has therefore placed great importance on examining the requirements of the different sectors of the community and developing its visionary projects around these findings. Nakheel has a portfolio of 14 major developments, and when complete Nakheel's waterfront projects will add 1,500km of beachfront to the Dubai coastline.

Nakheel's portfolio currently includes The Palm, Jumeirah, The Palm, Jebel Ali, The Palm, Deira, The World, Jumeirah Islands, The Gardens, Ibn Battuta Mall, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Jumeirah Golf Estates, The Lost City, International City, Discovery Gardens, Jumeirah Village and Dubai Waterfront. Further information can be found at www.nakheel.ae.



About Motivate Publishing
Based in Dubai, UAE, Motivate Publishing is one of the Middle East’s longest-established and most successful publishing companies. Motivate’s book-publishing division celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2005, while Motivate’s magazine division has been in operation for 26 years. Its books portfolio currently stands at more than 200 titles, ranging from the Arabian Heritage series, which explores aspects of life in the Gulf, to travel guides, memoirs and pictorials by internationally acclaimed writers and photographers. Magazine titles include Hello!, What’s On, Emirates Woman, Gulf Business, Identity and Society Dubai. For further information on our books, please visit www.motivatepublishing.com or www.booksarabia.com, alternatively, contact us at pr@motivate.ae or on +971 4282 4060.


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