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Population 144,430
Ruler H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi
Fujairah holds an unique position in the UAE. It is the only emirate that lies on the
eastern side of the UAE, along the Gulf of Oman, while all
the six other emirates are along the Arabian Gulf.
The Hajar mountain range that divides the UAE in two, from Ras
Al Khaimah to Al Ain has kept Fujairah separated from the rest of the country.
Fujairah's main occupation in the past were fishing and agriculture.
Pearl fishing was non-existent because the waters of the Gulf of Oman
were much deeper and colder than the Arabian Gulf, not suitable for the
growth of pearl oysters.
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The Ruler of Fujairah, H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, succeeded
his father in 1974.
He has ably administered the land and has been instrumental in the commissioning
of several industries.
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The Fujairah port is an important port for container liners and for the world's largest
livestock shipping companies which have set up their main holding station for sheep and
cattle for the entire Arabian peninsula here.
Its clean beaches, the numerous water sports like swimming, yachting, water
surfing and deep sea fishing attract tourists all round the year. The Fujairah
Tourism Bureau has the specific task of promoting in bound tourism. Three new
hotels are being constructed in the scenic coastal strip between Rol Diba and
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Al-Faqueet.
Installation of a cable car system in the mountainous area of
Al-Wareeah. The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries are planning to build a dam in this area where there is a famous waterfall
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