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The United Arab Emirates is a federation of seven emirates, each with its own unique character and personality but united with a common goal and destiny. The seven emirates are Abu Dhabi , Dubai , Sharjah, Ajman , Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah & Fujairah. Before the formation of the Federation in 1971, these seven emirates were known as the ‘Trucial States'. |
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Abu Dhabi is the capital of UAE. Due to the presence of innumerable skyscrapers, the city is known as the ‘Manhattan' of the Middle East. Abu Dhabi's oil wealth is wisely utilized to build a healthy trade and commerce atmosphere along with a neatly laid out city. Large gardens and parks and the green trees lining the streets and roads have turned this city from a desert land to a green oasis. This is the largest of all seven emirates occupying an area of 26,000 square miles. This is the largest populated emirate. |
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Dubai is the second largest emirate in UAE occupying nearly 1000 square miles and is known as the commercial and tourist hub of the Gulf. The city is divided into two by the famous Dubai Creek. The Al Maktoum family are the Rulers of Dubai from 1883. After the discovery of oil in 60's Dubai prominence has grown but aware of the risks in dependency on oil, Sheikh Rashid actively promoted new industrial ventures. The Jebal Ali Free Zone, Dubai Aluminum Company. |
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Sharjah is named as the ‘Cultural Capital of UAE' by UNESCO and is near to Dubai. Along the Arabian Gulf. Under the able guidance of the present Ruler H.H Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qassimi, Sharjah has made rapid progress. The emirate is famous for its umpteen number of museums spread all around which exhibits the richness of Arabian culture and traditions. The famous port of Khorfakkan provides important facilities for ships that do not need to enter the Gulf. Places like Khorfakkan, Dibba and Masafi are popular tourist places. |
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| The emirate of Ajman is situated between the emirates of Sharjah and Umm Al Quwain with a 16 Kms. Stretch of coast line along the Arabian Gulf. The area is 259 square kilometers, excluding the islands. The town of Ajman is the capital of the emirate and the port of Ajman is located on a natural creek penetrating the town. The two major regions in the emirate are Masfout – an agricultural area and Manama. The emirate is situated about 20 minutes drive from Dubai. |
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The traditional occupation of this emirate was fishing and date cultivation and it is located between the emirate of Ajman and Ras Al Khaimah on the west coast. The main attraction of the emirate is its clean beaches, enclosed lagoon and public horse riding stables. 50 Kilometers south of Umm Al Quwain city is the agricultural part of Falaj Al Mualla. The Seneyah Island which is about 1 Km. Away from the city is a natural reserve for large number of birds, deer and Al Qaram trees. World's largest ‘Aqua Park' is situated in this emirate. |
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H.H Sheikh Saqr Bin Mohammed Al Qassimi is the ruler from 1948. Ras Al Khaimah's history extends into antiquity. Historical records site that the town of Ras Al Khaimah , then known as Julfar, belonged to early Muslim Caliphs. In the 18 th century, after the invasion of Persians, Portuguese and Dutch, it became a part of Al Qawasim state. Once Ras Al Khaimah was the center of the naval strength of the southern Gulf States. The traditional occupations of this emirate were fishing, trading and agriculture. |
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Fujairah holds a unique position in the UAE, as being the only emirate on the eastern side while all other six emirates are along the Arabian Gulf. The Hajar Mountains that divides UAE into two has kept Fujairah separated from the rest of the country. It is also famous for its clean beaches and is a paradise for swimming, yachting, diving, snorkeling and deep-sea fishing. The emirate is very popular among the tourists
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