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Emirates
Fujairah
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.
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.
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 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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