ujairah

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Al Fujairah
‫الفجيرة‬

Emirate

Emirate of Fujairah

Al Hajar Mountains in Fujairah

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Location of Fujairah in the UAE

 Coordinates: 25°16′N 56°20′ECoordinates: 25°16′N 56°20′E

Country United Arab Emirates

Emirate Fujairah

Boroughs
2 municipalities[1][hide]
 Fujairah Municipality
 Dibba Al-Fujairah Municipality

Government
• Emir HH Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi
• Crown HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin
Prince Mohammed Al Sharqi

Area
• Emirate 1,166 km2 (450 sq mi)

Population (2009 estimate)

• Metro 152,000

Time zone UTC+4 (UAE standard time)

Website www.fujairah.ae/en/pages/default.aspx

Fujairah (Arabic: ‫ الفجيرة‬Al Fuǧaira IPA: [al fud͡ʒajra]) is one of the seven emirates that make up the United
Arab Emirates, and the only one of the seven that has a coastline solely on the Gulf of Oman and none on
the Persian Gulf. The capital is Fujairah City.

Contents

 1History
 2Geography
 3Population
 4Government
 5Economy
o 5.1Land
 6Developments
 7Health care
 8Education
 9Travel
 10Shopping
 11Sheikh Khalifa Highway
 12Daily life
 13Gallery
 14Mountains in Fujairah
 15See also
 16References
  17External links

History[edit]

Al Badiyah Mosque lookout towers. Al Badiyah Mosque is the oldest mosque in the United Arab Emirates.

Fujairah, dominated by the Sharqiyin tribe, sits at the mouth of the important trade route, the Wadi
Ham (which is guarded by the Sharqiyin fort at Bithnah), through the mountains to the interior and the Persian
Gulf Coast. Known as the Shamaliyah, the east coast of what is now the UAE was subject to Muscat until
1850, when it was annexed by the Al Qasimi of Sharjah.
The Shamaliyah was governed by the Al Qasimi Wali at Kalba although frequently seceded and in 1901
Hamad bin Abdulla Al Sharqi, chief of the Sharqiyin, declared independence from Sharjah. This was
recognised by a number of the Trucial Sheikhs and also by Muscat, but not the British, who were frequently
provoked by the independently minded ruler.[2]
Since the absorption of Kalba by Sharjah in 1952, the Shamaliyah[disambiguation needed] is shared by the emirates of
Fujairah and Sharjah. [3]
In 1952, Fujairah entered into treaty relations with Britain, becoming the last of the emirates to join the Trucial
States.[4] On 2 December 1971, Fujairah joined the United Arab Emirates.
Fujairah is home to the oldest mosque in the United Arab Emirate, the Al Badiyah Mosque, which was built in
1446 of mud and bricks.[5] It is similar to other mosques found in Yemen, eastern Oman, and Qatar. Al Bidyah
Mosque has four domes (unlike the other similar mosques which have between seven and twelve) and lacks
a minaret.

Geography[edit]
The emirate of Fujairah covers approximately 1,166 km2, or about 1.5% of the area of the UAE, and is the
fifth-largest emirate in the UAE. Its population is around 225,360 inhabitants (in 2016);[6] only the Emirate
of Umm al-Quwain has fewer occupants.
Fujairah is the only emirate of the UAE that is almost completely mountainous. All the other emirates, such
as Dubai and Abu Dhabi are located on the west coast and are largely covered by deserts. Consequently,
Fujairah boasts a higher than average yearly rainfall of the UAE, allowing farmers in the region to produce one
crop every year. The emirate has a cove, Ad Dayt.[7]
The weather is seasonal, although it is warm most of the year. The months of December to March are generally
the coolest, with daytime temperatures averaging around 25 °C (77 °F) and rarely venturing above 30 °C
(86 °F)—with temperatures climbing to over 40 °C (104 °F) degrees in the summer. The winter period also
coincides with the rainy season and although by no means guaranteed, this is when Fujairah experiences the
bulk of its precipitation. Rainfall is higher than the rest of the UAE, partly because of the effect of the
mountains that encircle the Emirate, and partly because the prevailing winds are easterly bringing with them
water-laden clouds off the warm Indian Ocean.
The variability of the east coast climate is partly due to the presence of the Hajjar mountain range. As with
other mountainous areas, precipitation is higher, and this allows for a more varied micro-environment in the
area. Tourist visitor numbers peak just before the school summer months.

hideClimate data for Fujairah In

Month Jan Feb Mar Apr M

31.0 35.6 38.6 44.1 5

Record high °C (°F)
(87.8) (96.1) (101.5) (111.4) (12

24.6 25.8 28.6 33.7 3

Average high °C (°F)
(76.3) (78.4) (83.5) (92.7) (10

20.7 21.7 24.2 28.9 3

Daily mean °C (°F)
(69.3) (71.1) (75.6) (84) (9

17.0 18.0 20.3 24.7 2

Average low °C (°F)
(62.6) (64.4) (68.5) (76.5) (8

10.8 11.0 14.8 17.0 2

Record low °C (°F)
(51.4) (51.8) (58.6) (62.6) (6

20.4 10.2 23.9 6.3 0

Average precipitation mm (inches)
(0.803) (0.402) (0.941) (0.248) (0.

Average relative humidity (%) 62 63 60 51

Source: National Center of M

Population[edit]
Fujairah had a population of 125,698 at the last census, held in 2005. The latest estimate of population is
152,000.[9]

Government[edit]
Power is ultimately held by the ruler of Fujairah, His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, who
has been in power since the death of his father in 1974. The Sheikh supposedly makes money himself through
his own business, and the government funds are used for social housing development and beautifying the city,
although there is little distinction between the state and his personal wealth. The ruler can make any decisions
regarding any aspect of law, although federal laws take precedence.
The Sheikh and his immediate family heads the cabinet of Fujairah, and a few members of respected local
families make up the advisory committees. The Sheikh must ratify any decisions by the cabinet. After the
ratification, such decisions may be enacted into law as Emiri decrees, which are usually effective immediately.

Economy[edit]
Cement Factory in Dibba

Fujairah's economy is based on subsidies and federal government grants distributed by the government of Abu
Dhabi (the seat of power in the UAE). Local industries consist of cement, stone crushing and mining. A
resurgence in the construction activity helped the local industry. There is a flourishing free trade
zone,[10] mimicking the success of the Dubai Free Zone Authority[11] which was established around Jebel Ali
Port.
The federal government employs the majority of the native, local workforce, with few opening businesses of
their own. Many of the locals work in the service sector. The Fujairah government prohibits foreigners from
owning more than 49% of any business. The free zones have flourished, partly due to the relaxation of such
prohibition within the zones, as full foreign ownership is allowed there. Shaikh Saleh Al Sharqi, younger
brother to the ruler, is widely recognized as the driving force behind the commercialization of the
economy.[citation needed]
Fujairah is a minor bunkering port with large scale shipping operations taking place every day. Shipping and
ship related services are thriving businesses of the city. Due to the business friendly environment and ease of
logistic support, ships trading from Persian Gulf anchor here for provisions, bunkers, repair and technical
support, spares and stores before proceeding on long voyages. The city is also geographically well suited for
such ship service related activities.[citation needed]
Government of Fujairah is a major shareholder in National Bank of Fujairah, an UAE local bank. Incorporated
in 1982, the National Bank of Fujairah (NBF) is active in the areas of corporate and commercial banking, trade
finance and treasury. NBF has also expanded portfolio to include personal banking options and Shariah-
compliant services. NBF supports industries ranging from oil and shipping to services, manufacturing,
construction, education and healthcare.[citation needed]
Land[edit]
Foreigners or visitors are not allowed to buy land. Emirati nationals can purchase land from the government,
after proving their nationality. If there is no suitable land available via the official government offices, private
purchases can also be made, with the eventual price being determined by the market and the individuals
themselves.

Developments[edit]
The ruler is planning to make changes that will affect Fujairah. Among tourism projects is an $817m resort,
Al-Fujairah Paradise, near Dibba Al-Fujairah, on the northern Omani border, next to Le Meridien Al Aqah
Beach Resort. There will be around 1,000 five-star villas as well as hotels, and it is expected that all the
construction work will be finished within two years.
The Sheikh is trying to improve opportunities for the local workforce, by trying to entice businesses to locate
in Fujairah and diverting Federal funds to local companies in the form of development projects.[citation needed]
The Habshan–Fujairah oil pipeline was opened in 2012.

Health care[edit]
Health care is delivered in a mixed public and private system. Locals are treated for free at the federal
government hospitals, while foreigners have to pay for medical care. The national government funds the
federal hospitals and subsidize health care with petrodollarrevenues. There are criticisms that the government
is not providing health care sufficiently for those with low income, who have to pay for critical treatment
themselves.[citation needed]
The Fujairah government has built clinics, known locally as "medical houses". These clinics complement and
help lighten the load on the main Fujairah Hospital by allowing walk-in appointments and providing ancillary
medical services. These clinics have turned out to be a success, visited by the local populace.[citation needed]

Education[edit]
There are many government schools in Fujairah, which are mainly for Emirati people, beside some numbers
of Arab residents. Aside from government schools, there are also private schools, and due to the majority of
the population of the Emirate hailing from the Indian subcontinent, most of the private schools follow
the Indian Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) syllabus, accredited by the Central Education Board
of India.

 Our Own English High School, Fujairah (which also provides International
General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)), in the Al
Faseel area.
 St. Mary's Catholic High School, Fujairah (which also provides General
Certificate of Education (GCE) A levels), in the Sakamkam area.
 Diyar International Private School, Fujairah and Dibba branch. It is located
in Sakamkam, Fujairah and Dibba area.
 Indian School Fujairah, in the Al Faseel area.
 Fujairah Private Academy, also provides International General Certificate
of Secondary Education (IGCSE), A level, AS Level.
 Pakistan Islamia School, Fujairah, also in the Al Faseel area.
 Applied Technology High School, Fujairah
Fujairah Montessori Nursery is the oldest pre-school in Fujairah.[citation needed] It admits children from the age of
two years. It is located at Al Faseel area.
There are several nursery and kindergarten schools in Fujairah. 'Superbaby' in Al Faseel 'Smartkids', 'Mom and
Kids' and 'Little Stars' are used by expat families.[citation needed]

Travel[edit]

A view of Fujairah at night

Travel in and around Fujairah and the surrounding towns of Khor Fakkan, Kalba and Masafi has been made
easy by the development of modern highways since independence in 1971. Highways are funded by the federal
government directly, and contracts are tendered centrally. This is meant to safeguard the quality and delivery
of the contracts and prevent corruption from damaging the construction.
Fujairah has a very limited public transport, with a single bus service operating within the emirate and a
service operating to Dubai. Aside from private transport, there are a number of taxis operated by the
government-owned Fujairah Transport Corporation (FTC.[12]
The new Sheikh Khalifa Highway linking Dubai and Fujairah City was officially inaugurated on Saturday,
December 4, 2011, following delays to the originally scheduled opening date of July 2011. It is a road that
shortens the distance by 20 to 30 km. The Fujairah International Airport is near the city, with a
large falcon statue at the airport roundabout. However, currently it only offers commercial service to Abu
Dhabi, a domestic destination within the UAE.

Shopping[edit]
LuLu Mall Fujairah opened in 2014. City Centre Fujairah opened in April 2012 with 105 units along
with Century Mall near the Fujairah Ports. The construction of the Fujairah Mall was completed in 2016.
Fathima Shopping Center in Fujairah is another shopping destination.[citation needed]

Sheikh Khalifa Highway[edit]

The new Sheikh Khalifa Highway linking Dubai and Fujairah was officially inaugurated on Saturday, 3
December 2011 in the presence of Shaikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan.[13]
The new opening date was timed to be in conjunction with the 40th occasion of the UAE’s National Day. The
45-kilometre-long (28 mi) highway will cut the driving time between Dubai and Fujairah to 30 minutes from
the current 90, developers claim.
"The road begins from the entrance of Fujairah City, crossing Al Gazirmi locality, Wadi
Sahm, Asfeeni, Mamdooh, Kadra and Shawka Valleys in Ras Al Khaimah, and ends at Maleeha Road
in Sharjah, namely at Hamda area," Dr Abdullah Be Hanif Al Nuaimi, undersecretary of the Public Works
Ministry.
The $436m highway is part of the UAE’s $1.6bn plan for increased infrastructure investment in the Northern
Emirates. This investment includes the building of electricity and water networks in the UAE’s only Eastern
Coast emirate.

Daily life[edit]
The UAE culture mainly revolves around the religion of Islam and traditional Arab culture. The influence of
Islamic and Arab culture on its architecture, music, attire, cuisine and lifestyle are very prominent as well. Five
times every day, Muslims are called to prayer from the minarets of mosques which are scattered around the
country. Since 2006, the weekend has been Friday-Saturday, as a compromise between Friday's holiness to
Muslims and the Western weekend of Saturday-Sunday.[14]
Drinking alcohol is allowed at designated hotels, and as of 2000, at a few bars. Until 1998, gambling in the
form of slot machines was allowed in certain hotels, but personal petitions by locals to the Sheikh outlawed the
activity. Some players were losing entire monthly wages on the slots, leaving nothing for the upkeep of their
families.[citation needed]
Groups of (Emirati) youths tend to socialize together on the streets and cafés or outside games arcades,
cinemas and mini-malls. It is unusual to see mixed-sex groups as Emirati society is quite segregated.[citation needed]
On vacations, many Fujairah residents travel to western emirates such as Dubai and Abu Dhabi, for
entertainment and shopping purposes. They also visit the Wadis surrounding the emirate on camping and
hiking trips. At the same time, other emirates' residents visit Fujairah for relaxation purposes and to get away
from the stifling heat of the desert. Watersports are becoming more and more popular amongst both locals and
tourists. Examples of watersports are jet skis, windsurfing, waterskiing and diving. Professional diving
instructors can be found in Le Meridien or in Royal Beach Hotel, where one can obtain an International Diving
License, for a fee.[citation needed]

Gallery[edit]
 

Fujairah Fort

Heritage Village on the edge of Fujairah City

Al Badiyah Mosque

Al Badiyah Mosque
 

Fujairah nature

Fujairah mountain view

Buildings on the north side of Hamad Bin Abdulla Road in Fujairah City

Buildings under construction on Hamad Bin Abdulla Road in Fujairah City

Mountains in Fujairah[edit]
Main article: List of mountains in Fujairah

See also[edit]
 Creative City
 Ra's Diba
 Wadi Wurayah

 Geography portal

 Asia portal

 Middle East portal

 United Arab Emirates portal
 Dubai portal

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