ABOUT FUJAIRAH

Emirate of Fujairah, one of the seven emirates forming the United Arab Emirates, witnessed a rapid rate of economic and social development and tourism activities under the wise guidance of H.H.Sheikh Hamad Bin Mohammad Al Sharqi, Supreme Council member and ruler of Fujairah.

After the emirate had completed its infrastructure, it set out to implement its ambitious development plan to achieve the ideal exploitation of its resources and to extend the base of industrial, commercial, and agricultural production.

The historical importance of Fujairah goes back to the period that preceded birth of the Christ (peace be upon him), it was known in the old ages as land of the sea giants, and was the first home for immigrants who came from the southeast of Arabian Peninsula and who were later known as the Phoenicians. Some of those immigrants came from Yemen after the collapse of Ma'areb Dam, and of whom the Sharqis tribes descend.

Emirate of Fujairah lies on the eastern part of the Arabian Peninsula, bordered from the east by Omani coast, from the west by emirates of Ras Al Khaimah and Sharjah, from the south Kalba and its faces Omani coast. Fujairah extends 70km. on the Gulf of Oman from Ousla village to dibba to the north. Total area of Fujairah is 1450 sq.km, made of varying heights mountains and hills, plains, cast, oasis and desert areas. The climate in Fujairah is semi tropical with varying temperature, rare rain, high level of evaporation and varying degree of humidity.

Last census showed that total population of Fujairah was 100.000. Main cities are Al Fujairah, Dibba, Mirbeh, Al Bidiah and Masafi.