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  Gulfnews: Fujairah abounds with historical sites
Fujairah is one of the most important and biggest historical places in the UAE.
Fujairah Museum receives four buses of schoolchildren every week, in addition to weekly visits by groups of tourists and visitors coming from other emirates to stay for a day on the East Coast.
The latest addition to the Fujairah Museum was the Marine Heritage Section where we display all old fishing equipment and nets, tools used to pick up pearls and diving suits, in addition to a large number of pictures depicting marine life in the past.
www.gulfnews.com /uae/fujairah/sub_story/68106.html   (883 words)

  
 Fujairah - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Fujairah (Arabic: الفجيرة) is one of the United Arab Emirates, on the Gulf of Oman in the country's east.
The Emirate (State) of Fujairah is the fourth largest in area, covering 1150 square kilometres, or about 1.5% of the area of the U.A.E. ; in population it is sixth, with around 130,000 inhabitants.
Fujairah's economy is based around subsidies and Federal Government grants, distributed by the Government of Abu Dhabi (the seat of power in the U.A.E.).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Fujairah   (1825 words)

  
 fujairah
Fujairah is a land of real Arabian charm and hospitality where visitors will always find a warm welcome whether they come for an action packed-holiday or a relaxing weekend break.
Fujairah has much to offer; great watersports, exploring the mountains, discovering the ancient past and Arabian culture, lazing by the poolside of a hotel or even dining under the stars.
One major attraction in Fujairah is the chance to see the Emirate's own unique form of bullfighting not a struggle to the death of man against beast but a contest of strength between tow great animals.
members.tripod.com /omar_ashour74/Fujairah.htm   (688 words)

  
 :: National Bank Of Fujairah ::
The Emirate of Fujairah, one of the seven emirates forming the United Arab Emirates, has witnessed a rapid rate of economic and social development and tourism activities.
The Emirate of Fujairah lies on the eastern part of the Arabian Peninsula bordered from the east by the Omani coast, from the west by the emirates Ras Al Khaimah and Sharjah.
Fujairah extends 70km along the Gulf of Oman from Ousla village to Dibba to the north.
www.nbf.co.ae /about_fujairah.html   (154 words)

  
 Fujairah travel guide - Wikitravel
Fujairah is roughly 2 hours by car from Dubai and the trip is on sealed roads throughout.
Fujairah has something of a reputation as a vacation spot in the Emirates, which should equate to reliable bus coverage.
All things considered, Fujairah is probably more suited as a base from which to go on excursions to the surrounding areas (most of which are enclaves of Sharjah), rather than doing anything much else.
wikitravel.org /en/Fujairah   (835 words)

  
 :: National Bank Of Fujairah ::
The government of Fujairah, in its constant development of infrastructure, has reduced the red tape that hinders economic growth, be it in relation to the international airport, the Port of Fujairah or the Fujairah Free Zone.
Economic projects: The Fujairah Department of Industry and Economy is the body that supervises and supports all the economic projects in the emirate and plays a crucial role in attracting investors to the region.
The multi-purpose Port of Fujairah, another vital government undertaking, works alongside the airport and free zone and is capable of handling a variety of cargo and meeting the needs of different operations.
www.nbf.co.ae /business_fujairah.html   (578 words)

  
 DubaiCityGuide.com : The Guides - Fujairah
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.
The Fujairah city is the capital of the emirate, comprises the Ruler's office, governmental departments, establishments and commercial companies.
FUJAIRAH HERITAGE VILLAGE - It is close to the Ain Madhab gardens, and portrays the traditional life of the people of the Emirates.
www.dubaicityguide.com /theguides/fujairah.asp   (850 words)

  
 Fujairah Hotels - Hotels in Fujairah - Superbreak
Fujairah is situated on the Gulf of Oman surrounded by the picturesque Hajar Mountains.
The Fujairah Fort, the oldest in the United Arab Emirates, should not be missed.
Fujairah Rotana Resort and Spa is a secluded retreat in a magnificent setting, where welcoming faces anticipate your...
www.superbreak.com /browse/hotels-YZ3.htm   (172 words)

  
 Fujairah
Fujairah, not Sharjah, adopted the United Arab Emirates flag instead of her old plain red flag.
The flags of Sharjah and Ras al Khaimah are red with a white border, Fujairah's flag is the federal flag.
Fujairah was only recognized a separate independent (protected) state after 1952, when the near emirate of Kalba, governed with a colateral Kawasin dinasty, was annexed to Sharjah, governed for the main Kawasin line.
www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/ae-fuj.html   (446 words)

  
 Port Focus - Fujairah
Fujairah, one of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) most scenic emirates, suddenly found itself ideally placed to serve the numerous vessels queuing up in the Gulf of Oman awaiting safe passage through the Straits of Hormuz.
Since it was established as a port in 1982, Fujairah has not only become one of the leading bunker ports in the world, rivalling Rotterdam and Singapore, it is also a thriving container port and an increasingly popular call for cruise lines.
In total, Fujairah's offshore and onshore storage capacity is 1.8 million cu m, including 57 onshore tanks with a capacity totalling 1.3 million cu m, according to Dr Khalil.
www.worldbunkering.com /archive/feburary2001/pages/PortFocus2.htm   (1117 words)

  
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A 50 hectare park and resort for families, is a popular park in Fujairah, looks like a green carpet with the grass and many kinds of trees and flowers planted.
Over 20 km south of Fujairah, in a mountains area, the spring water temperature reaches 60 centigrade, and it is visited by tourists and cure seekers from diseases like rheumatism, backache and arthritis.
Wadi Al Hail- Famous Wadi in Fujairah, Springs from Al Hail and travel 15 km in the south west of the Emirate.
www.fujairah-tourism.ae /nature.htm   (263 words)

  
 Fujairah International Airport-Useful Links
The proximity of the seaport to the Fujairah International Airport was a positive factor for the rise in transshipment operations.
The strategic position of Fujairah Emirate on the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea, as an Eastern Gateway for U.A.E. provides many numerous economic and commercial advantages to investors, most important of these advantages are the shipping, sea and air lines and land routes.
The Fujairah Free Zone is one of these major utilities that played an effective role in establishing many industrial and investment projects as a result of the advantages and facilities it offered.
www.fujairah-airport.com /main/links.asp   (363 words)

  
 Fujairah City Guide
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.
The rustic and old-fashioned look which Fujairah upholds is a reflection on the city-life there.
www.dubaicityguide.com /fujairah   (270 words)

  
 Dh2b Fujairah real estate project evokes strong investor interest :: Gowealthy.com   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Fujairah Paradise, a new real estate project valued at Dh2 billion, is attracting substantial investments from among GCC nationals.
The first major community development in Fujairah and strategically located between three mountains, the project is currently open only to UAE and GCC investors, but will later be extended to foreigners as well.
Fujairah Paradise is expected to give a decisive thrust to tourism in the emirate."Tourism is catching on fast in Fujairah and our aim is to attract more foreign tourists to the picturesque emirate," said Syed Bin Syed Al Sharqi, Chairman of the Fujairah Tourism Authority.
www.gowealthy.com /realestate/news/1122/detail.asp   (401 words)

  
 FUJAIRAH   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Fujairah is the only emirate that borders the UAE’s east coast, overlooking the Gulf of Oman.
Fujairah has dramatic mountain scenery, which has been a major factor in its fast developing tourism trade.
Fujairah’s port, built in 1982, has been enlarged and sea–road and sea–air traffic expanded considerably.
www.angelfire.com /mo3/uae/fujairah.html   (158 words)

  
 Woodrow W. Denham -- UAE: Fujairah and Sharjah 2001-03
Fujairah Emirate is one of seven emirates in the UAE confederacy, and is the most isolated of the lot.
There is only one street in Fujairah that has tall buildings, including a 46-story hotel and apartment block that is under construction now, and mercifully it is not visible from the living room.
The village of Dibba, north of Fujairah at the base of the Musandam Peninsula, has a major dhow harbor where ancient wooden fishing boats and cargo ships, retrofitted with diesel engines, line the wharves and lie on the beaches.
www.alc.edu /denham/mideast/uaefujashar.htm   (20788 words)

  
 UAE Culture & Heritage: Fujairah - UAEinteract
Fujairah, occupying an area equal to 1.5 per cent of the country's total landmass, and with a breathtaking coastline of more than 90km, is the only emirate situated entirely along the Gulf of Oman.
Fujairah City, the capital, is not just an attractive town in a stunning setting it is also is a rapidly developing commercial and tourist centre.
Near Fujairah Fort, this heritage village has a good selection of traditional houses (‘arish) and fishing boats (shasha) made from palm fronds, providing an interesting backdrop to its living reconstruction of traditional life on the East Coast.
www.uaeinteract.com /culture/fuj.asp   (602 words)

  
 GSMPRO.com: Fujairah
With the exception of some small enclaves belonging to Sharjah, Fujairah is the only emirate situated along the Gulf of Oman.
Fujairah city, the capital of the emirate, is a rapidly developing centre which contains the Ruler's office, government departments, many commercial companies and a number of hotels, as well as an airport and the Port of Fujairah, one of the world's top oil bunkering ports.
The historic town of Dibba al-Fujairah, at the northern end of the emirate, is an important centre for both agriculture and fishing, while the village of Bidiya has a unique four-domed mosque that is the oldest in the country.
www.gsmpro.com /about_dubai/fujairah.asp   (228 words)

  
 Fujairah UAE - IndigoGuide Fujairah
Officially termed The Fujairah Free Zone or Fujairah for short, is the youngest of the United Arab Emirates, and was established and is ruled by His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Muhammad Al Sharqi to serve as a base for local industry to tap its plentiful natural resources.
Fujairah is the epicenter of all east coast exploration excursions, overlooking the expansive waters of the Gulf of Oman.
Tourist interest in the Fujairah region has even prompted its supreme ruler to issue a directive establishing the Fujairah Tourism Bureau (www.fujairah-tourism.ae) to aid tourists in exploring its unspoiled splendor.
www.indigoguide.com /dubai/fujairah.htm   (458 words)

  
 Fujairah Hotels UAE - List of Fujairah Hotels and Resorts with affordable hotel rates
If you visit Fujairah once, you will visit it a thousand times for the beauty of its waters, nature, mountains, in a addition to the original Arab hospitality for which the people of fujairah are famous.
Sandy Beach Motel is situated on the main road of Dibbah Khorfakkan in the emirate of Fujairah on the East Coast of the Gulf of Oman along the Indian Ocean, about 30 minutes drive from the city of Fujairah and 1.5 hours Dubai.
The hotel is located right in the heart of Fujairah, in close vicinity to the commercial and shopping areas, the hotel is only a short ride away from the exotic beaches, the places of interest and the Airport.
www.fujairahotels.com   (647 words)

  
 :: National Bank Of Fujairah ::
National Bank of Fujairah was established in 1982 in the Emirate of Fujairah.
National Bank of Fujairah intends to deepen its product range over the next few years by selectively expanding its Retail Banking services while continuing to build its Corporate and SME Banking services.
The existing branch network is set to increase from the current ten branches to up to thirteen by the end of the year.
www.nbf.co.ae   (187 words)

  
 Hotels in Fujairah - The Fujairah Hotels and Travel Guide offers discounted rates for most hotels in Fujairah. Book ...
Fujairah Hotels offer comprehensive information and online booking facilities for hotels in Fujairah, as well as villas, car rentals and golf.
The Fujairah Hotel Guide offers hotel reservations with discounts up to 75% of regular rack rates for almost all hotels and resorts in Fujairah.
We offer extensive information on all of our hotels& resorts in Fujairah, providing you with all the information that you need in order to fully research and plan your holiday in Fujairah with complete confidence.
www.hotelrentalgroup.com /Uae/Fujairah.htm   (228 words)

  
 Gulfnews: Fujairah
Fujairah’s main industries in the past were fishing and agriculture.
The total area of Fujairah is 1450 square kilometres, comprising mountains of varying heights, plains, coasts, oases and desert areas.
Blessed with dramatic scenery, the Fujairah Tourism Bureau promotes its clean beaches, the natural beauty of the mountains, the numerous water sports like diving, yachting, water surfing and deep sea fishing and cultural attractions that attract tourists all round the year.
archive.gulfnews.com /articles/06/09/13/10067126.html   (340 words)

  
 Fujairah - ADIAS Guide
Fujairah - Petroglyphs - information on the petroglyphs discovered during the Archaeological Survey of Fujairah by the Prehistoric Archaeology Research Group from the Department of Anthropology, University of Geneva.
Preliminary reports on marine biological studies and on the reptile fauna from the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and part of the Emirate of Fujairah; Report on the continuing palaeontological study of the Cretaceous of the Hajar Mountains.
Ziolkowski, M. The Historical Archaeology of the Coast of Fujairah, United Arab Emirates: from the Eve of Islam to the Early Twentieth Century.
www.adias-uae.com /fujairah.html   (1038 words)

  
 BUNKERWORLD -- Fujairah: Product Source and Avails -- Bunkers, Marine Fuel, Bunkering, Bunker Prices, BunkerNews, ...
MDO is not a popular product in Fujairah, as the blending of good quality gasoil with good quality fuel oil does not necessarily produce a good quality diesel oil, and compatibility problems have been known to occur.
The majority of suppliers in Fujairah rely on floating storage, and their vessels sometimes have multiple roles as both transport, storage and supply vessels.
The Vopak ENOC Fujairah petroleum terminal has a capacity of 812,000 cubic meters, 26 tanks and 2 berths for vessels.
www.bunkerworld.com /markets/me/fujairah02_mkt_pg5.htm   (875 words)

  
 Expedition to Fujairah, United Arab Emirates   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Note: Financial support for this project came from the Government of Fujairah Department of Cultural and Archaeological Affairs, the University of California at Berkeley Stahl Travel Fund, the Dr. Karl Koenig Foundation, and personal contributions by Sean Kelly and Kyler Abernathy.
Eighteen maps and charts of the coastline and ocean of the Emirate of Fujairah were obtained.
The goal of the second season of this project is the detection and excavation of one or more ancient shipwrecks in Fujairah waters which would contribute significantly to the understanding of this region's history and cultural heritage.
www.adventurecorps.com /archaeo/fujairah.html   (972 words)

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