A screen grab from a video showing a mound of alabaster on Almarmar island off the coast of Abu Dhabi emirate. The island was named after the white stone by order of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. Courtesy: Abu Dhabi Government Media Office
A screen grab from a video showing a mound of alabaster on Almarmar island off the coast of Abu Dhabi emirate. The island was named after the white stone by order of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown PrShow more

Island off Abu Dhabi named after alabaster stone found on shore