The United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates is situated in the heart of the Arabian Gulf, and lies between latitudes 22 and 22-30 to the north, 51 and 56- 30 longitudes. UAE is bordered by the Arabian Gulf from the north; Qatar and Saudi Arabia to the West, Sultanate of Oman and Saudi Arabia to the south, and the Gulf of Oman to the east.
The total area of the country is 836,600 square Kilometers. It includes a number of isles whose total area comes to almost 5900 square Kilometers. In 1995, the population of UAE amounted to 2411041.
Abu Dhabi is the capital of the state. The United Arab Emirates consists of seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Alquain, Ras AL Kheimah, and Fujairah.

 

Abu Dhabi

Man settled in Abu Dhabi in 1761 for the first time when the tribe of Beni Yas discovered water there. Life was at that time a sort of an epic in courage, heroism, and patience in confronting the ferocity and cruelty of the desert.
Abu Dhabi's name was derived from the fact that the area was abounding in antelopes. However, archaeological excavations and relics found in the emirate showed that an ancient civilization flourished there 4000 years ago, and was in contact with other neighboring civilizations.
In the early 1930s, and with the discovery of oil, Abu Dhabi entered a new historical stage by making use of the oil wealth and through the wise policy adopted by the late H.H. Sheik Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the ruler of Abu Dhabi at that time.
Abu Dhabi is the federal capital of the United Arab Emirates which consists of seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Alqwain, Ras Alkheimah, and Fujairah.
Abu Dhabi lies on the southern coast of the Arabian Gulf. Its total area is 67.000 square kilometers. It is the largest emirate in UAE Union.
The climate in Abu Dhabi tends to be cold in winter, October to May; summer is the resort of the sea lovers and golden shores. Abu Dhabi lies between latitude 22-5 and 25 to the north, and longitudes 51,55 to the east.

Dubai

Dubai which lies on the eastern coast of the Arabian peninsula to the south-west of the Arabian Gulf has been the homeland of man since 1830. At that time, an offspring of Bani Yas Tribe of Liwa Oasis moved towards Dubai manned by Al Maktoum Family who took rein there. Al Makoum is still ruling the Emirate of Dubai up to date. Economic activities in Dubai varied from raising cattle, plantation of dates, fishing to pearl diving and other commercial business. These activities remained to the traditional professions until the advent of the twentieth century.

Tourism has a niche standing in the Emirate of Dubai in view of the developed recreational facilities that attract significant numbers of tourist from various countries in the world.

Sharjah

Sharjah dates back to 6000 years. It is believed that its old name was ''Sarko''. The population was not that big and they lived on trading, seafaring, agriculture, fishing, hunting and pearl extracting. Most of the population habitats settled around the 'fallaj', an underground water stream.
The emirate of Sharjah lies on the cost of the Arabian Gulf, at about 16 km, and penetrates more than 80 km into the internal heartland. Three areas, Kelba, khorfakan and Deba Al hesin, on the eastern cost of Oman Gulf, are affiliated to Sharjah. The total area of the emirate comes to 2590 square kilometers, that is, 3.3% of the total area of UAE, excluding the islands. The city of Sharjah is the capital of the emirate. Some oases, the largest is Al Dhed, are run by the emirate. Khorfakan, a town on the eastern cost of Oman Gulf, is part of the emirate, where there is an important seaport. Abu Mosa and Ser Abu Neir are also affiliated to Sharjah.

Ajman

The Emirate of Ajman is ruled by H.H. Shaikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nouaimi, and lies on the Arabian Gulf coast with 16 km latitude between Sharjah and Umm Al Quwain and with a total area of 259 square meters. Ajman constitutes 3% of the State's total area barring the islands. The total area including the regional water territories is 600 km. Ajman is characterized with its strategic location among the emirates of the State, the matter which gave it an increasing importance at the social and commercial level. Ajman is linked with Sharjah and Dubai from the north, Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Quwain from the south and Dhaid and Fujariah form the west-north direction. Beside, Ajman lies to an adjourning location of the neighboring emirates' ports as well as Dubai and Sharjah international airports.
Ajman streches on a magnificent 10 km sandy coast.

 

Umm Al Quwain

Umm Al Quwain lies on the Arabian Gulf Coast with a length of 24 km between Sharjah to the west and Ras Al Khaimah to the east stretching inland to 32 km. The total area of the emirate is 777 km which constitutes 1% of the entire state's area without the islands. Umm Al Quwain the capital of the emirate with a desert climate and stretching to deep khour called khour Al Baitaa with 1 km width and 5 km length. 50 km to south east of Umm Al Quwain lies Falj Al Moulla and Al Seyniah island of 90 km area and only 1 km distant away is part of the emirate. Land of Umm Al Quwain is divided into two parts, the first one is saline which adjourns the coast, and the other is sandy throughout the emirate.

Umm Al Quwain embraces many archeological sites including a number of castles and forts stretching along the coast as well as many cannons which go back to the early beginning of the 16th century.

 

Ras Al kheimah

Ras Alkeimah lies in the farthest part of the Arab orient on the coast of the Arabian Gulf over 64 Km. RAK extends internally over 128 Km and shares with the Sultanate of Oman in the north –east mountainous borders. A number of islands in the Gulf, including Tumb AlKubra and Tumb Alsughra, are affiliated to RAK. The total area of the emirate is 1684 Km, that is, 2.2% of the UAE area, excluding the islands. The city of Ras Alkheimah is the capital of the emirate. It is divided into two parts: one is RAK Creek. Khor Khwair industrial area, 25 Km to the north, is another important area which is known for its industries such as cement, stones and marble. Saqer port is the export outlet. The emirate includes Alrams districtt whose inhabitants have been engaged in fishing for ages. The same applies to Aldiqdaqah which is known for its major agriculture projects. Jlefar, the largest pharmaceutical factory in the Gulf, is located there. Khat is a tourist destination where hot sulfuric water is available.

 

Fujairah

The emirate of Fujairah lies in the eastern part of the Arabian Peninsula. It is bordered by Oman Coast to the east; RAK and Sharjah to the west, Kelba of Sharjah to the south. Fujairah overlooks the coast of Oman. It extends on the Gulf of Oman over 70 Km, from the village of oslah to Deba Al Fujairah in the north, which is the last point in its border on the coast.
Fujairah is characterized by its topographic diversity: High mountains arise there; less mountainous areas, plains, shores, deserts and green areas.