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	Umm al-Qaiwain - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Umm al-Qaiwain (Arabic language: أمّالقيوين) is one of the emirates in the United Arab Emirates.
		In 1775 Sheikh Majid Al Mu`alla, founder of the ruling Al Mu`alla lineage of the Al `Ali clan, established an independent sheikdom in Umm al-Qaiwain.
		It is in the north of the country and is ruled by Sheikh Rashid bin Ahmad Al Mu'alla (شيخ راشد بن احمد المعلا).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Umm_al-Qaiwain (353 words)

	The Emirate of Umm Al-Quiwain
		The Ruler of Umm Al Quwain is H.H. Sheikh Rashid bin Ahmed Al Mu'alla.
		Umm Al Quwain is situated between Ajman and Ras Al Khaimah on the West coast.
		Seneyah Island, one kilometre away from the town of Umm Al Quwain, is a natural reserve for a large species of birds, deer and Al Qaram trees.
	www.uae.org.ae /general/umm-alquiwain.htm (122 words)

	Gulfnews: New incentives boost UAQ realty prospects
		Umm Al Qaiwain's property sector is set to experience a bright future thanks to the new incentives offered to potential investors.
		The emirate set up the Umm Al Qaiwain Lands and Property Department in May 2002 to stimulate the sector and attract foreign investment.
		"Funds pumped into the sector from Umm Al Qaiwain, other emirates and GCC account for 80, 15 and five per cent respectively of the gross investment," he said.
	archive.gulfnews.com /articles/03/01/18/74291.html (206 words)

	Archaeology in Umm al Qaiwain
		Two thousand years ago, the now somnolent emirate of Umm al Qaiwain was the site of one of the most important city states in the whole of the Gulf region, according to leading archaeologists now investigating the area.
		At that time, according to Umm an Nar evidence, the camel would already seem to have been domesticated, permitting transport across lengthy land distances, while sea-borne trade in the Gulf and across to the Indian sub-continent was well-established.
		Hidden from the coast at khor al Beidha by a range of sand dunes up to 18 metres high, the site was first investigated by an Iraqi team in 1974, who investigated a large building in the centre.
	www.enhg.org /b/b34/34_15.htm (2566 words)

	Umm al-Qaiwain (United Arab Emirates) # fahnenversand.de - Fahnen Flaggen Fahne Flagge Nationalflaggen Nationalflagge Shop Flaggenshop Versand kaufen bestellen
		Until recently Umm al-Qaiwain used a red flag with a white stripe at the hoist.
		Santiago Dotor asked, "when did Umm al-Qaiwain add the crescent and star?".
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	www.fahnenversand.de /fotw/flags/ae-umm.html (392 words)

	Umm al-Qaiwain - TheBestLinks.com - Umm el Qiwain, Arabic language, TheBestLinks.com:Find or fix a stub, 1997, ...
		Umm al-Qaiwain (Arabic language:&;) is one of the United Arab Emirates.
		Umm el Qiwain, Umm al-Qaiwain, Arabic language, TheBestLinks.com:Find or fix a...
		It is in the north of the country, and is ruled by Sheik Rashid ibn Ahmad Al Mu'alla (شيخ راشد بن احمد المعلا).
	www.thebestlinks.com /Umm_el_Qiwain.html (144 words)

	The Seven Emirates
		Umm Al Qaiwain is ruled by the Al Mualla family.
		The population of the emirate is concentrated in three areas: the capital city, Abu Dhabi; Al Ain, an oasis city located near the Hajar Mountains; and the villages of the Liwa oases.
		Today, under the leadership of Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Sharjah is the cultural and educational centre of the UAE and takes pride in preserving the country's cultural heritage as well as promoting Arab culture and traditions.
	www.sheikhmohammed.co.ae /english/history/history_emirates.asp (934 words)

	Umm Al-Qaiwain Cement company profile, background, key figures
		Umm Al-Quwain Cement Co. was established as a public shareholding company under the Amiri decree no. 2/82 issued by HH Sheikh Rashed bin Ahmed Al Maala The Ruler of Umm Al Quwain February 11,1982.
	www.ameinfo.com /financial_markets/UAE/Company_AE0048 (186 words)

	UAQ Wonder Site
		UAQ the emirate of (Umm Al Qaiwain) which means the mother of two strengths because its people are well known in fighting the invaders.
		Two thousand years ago, the now somnolent emirate of Umm al Qaiwain was the site of one of the most important city states in the whole of the Gulf region, according to leading archaeologists now investigating the area.
		In UAQ, el-dor, a historical settlment, (0-200AD)and tel albraq,historical tomp and tower,(2500-2000 BC) were discovered.
	www.geocities.com /uaqwonder/ind.html (262 words)

	UAE Culture & Heritage: Umm al-Qaiwain - UAEinteract
		Umm al-Qaiwain city, capital of the emirate, is situated on a narrow peninsula encircling a large creek, Khor Umm al-Qaiwain.
		Umm al-Qaiwain is situated between Sharjah to the south-west and Ra’s al-Khaimah to the north-east, about 20 minutes drive from Ajman.
		Sinaiyah island, close to the town of Umm al-Qaiwain is home to the UAE's largest Socotra cormorant (Phalacrocorax nigrogularis), with over 15,000 pairs, probably the third largest colony in the world.
	www.uaeinteract.com /culture/umm_al.asp (562 words)

	DISCOVER UAE WILDLIFE
		Umm al-Qaiwain is one of the so-called Northern Emirates.
		It features a largely undeveloped coastline with dense mature mangrove backing the barrier island of Sinaiya, which further protects an extensive intertidal zone recognised as being of international importance to migratory waterfowl.
		The latter is able to emit a squeak when handled or disturbed, by forcing air out of the spiracles on the abdomen, presumably as a defense mechanism.
	www.arabianwildlife.com /nature/natu_ems/en35.html (215 words)

	Godubai.web-log.nl - web-log.nl
		The island of Akab is situated in a coastal lagoon adjacent to the town of Umm al-Qaiwain, on the Arabian Gulf coast of the northern emirates.
		The town of Umm al-Qaiwain is built around a lagoon formed by a narrow peninsula on the west side and a few islands on the east.
		Sinaiya island is close to the town of Umm al-Qaiwain.
	godubai.web-log.nl /archief/18/02/2004 (7771 words)

	ScienceDaily: Umm al qaiwain
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	www.sciencedaily.com /encyclopedia/umm_al_qaiwain (905 words)

	albawaba.com middle east news information::Umm Al Qaiwain considers establishment of real estate firm
		The emirate of Umm Al Qaiwain is set to have a real estate public joint stock company of its own.
		According to WAM, Shaikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Umm Al-Qaiwain and Chief of Police and General Security on Sunday, issued a decree forming a task team to prepare for the creation of the company.
		Umm Al Quwain is situated between Ajman and Ras Al Khaimah on the West coast.
	www.albawaba.com /en/countries/UAE/183623 (191 words)

	The United Arab Emirates Today
		However, Tell Abraq, a high mound near Umm al Qaiwain, has successive layers of debris that point to continuous occupation from around 2600 B.C. to 500 B.C. At the base of the mound is an Umm an Nar-era tomb, while 10-meter-high stone walls indicate it was a major fortress.
		Sites of the period in Al Ain, Ras al Khaima, Fujairah and Dubai as well as from Tell Abraq in Umm al Qaiwain indicate that trade relations were maintained with the Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa civilizations in Pakistan, and with the Sumerian, Akkadian, Assyrian and Babylonian civilizations in Iraq.
		By Roman times a new port had emerged on the Arabian Gulf coastline at Ad Door in Umm al Qaiwain.
	www.wrmea.com /backissues/1295/9512056.html (1523 words)

	UAE Emirates
		The Emirate of Umm al-Qaiwain, which has a coastline stretching to 24 kilometers, is located on the Arabian Gulf coast of the UAE, between Sharjah to the southwest, and Ras al-Khaimah to the northeast.
		The city of Umm al-Qaiwain, capital of the emirate, is situated on a narrow peninsula which encircles a large creek 1 kilometer wide by 5 kilometers long.
		Bur Dubai and Deira are linked by Al Maktoum and Al Garhoud bridges, as well as Al Shindagha tunnel which passes under the creek.
	www.uae.gov.ae /Government/emirates1.htm (1710 words)

	Gulfnews: UAQ witnessing unprecedented development says official
		A new water desalination facility is being built here, Sheikh Marwan bin Rashid Al Mualla, Chairman of Umm Al Qaiwain Lands and Property Department, announced recently.
		The facility, using the reverse osmosis method of separating salt and other impurities from water, is part of Umm Al Quwain government's efforts to provide the emirate's people and its residents needed infrastructure and public services.
		Sheikh Marwan added that the directives of the Ruler of Umm Al Quwain boosted the resolve of the authorities concerned in the implementation of water well desalination stations.
	archive.gulfnews.com /articles/04/01/10/107587.html (278 words)

	Information on UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
		The United Arab Emirates consist of seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al Khaima, Sharjah and Umm al Qaiwain.
		Abu Dhabi- 00 971 2, Ajman- 00 971 6, Dubai- 00 971 4, Fujairah- 00 971 9, Ras al Khaimah- 00 971 7, Sharjah- 00 971 6, Umm al Qaiwain - 00 971 6, Jebel Ali - 00 971 4.
		Umm Al-Qaiwain Chamber of Commerce and Industry, PO Box 436, Umm Al-Qaiwain.
	www.tradeinternational-centre.net /Croner/Country-Information/unitedarabemirates1keyfacts.htm (373 words)

	to see in uae,umm al qaiwain, visit umm al qaiwain, see umm al qaiwain,abu dhabi,ajman,fujairah,ras al khaimah,sharjah,umm al qaiwain
		With a population of around 36000 Umm al-Qaiwain is the least populous of the seven emirates.
		More than any other place in the UAE, Umm al Qaiwain provides a glimpse of what life throughout the UAE was like not so long ago.
		A wonderful waterpark attracts thousands of visitors to this little emirate every day and has added a new facet to the economy of the emirate whose main industries were fishing and agriculture.
	www.1stemirates.net /content/seeing7.html (128 words)

	Umm Al Qaiwain Emirate
		Solar energy, agriculture, fisheries and tourism seem to assume more significance in the development of the UAE and Umm Al Quwain is one of the active participants.The UAE is currently attracting over 100,000 tourists a year.
		General: Pursuant to Decree No: 2/87 issued by His Highness Shaikh Rashid Bin Ahmed Al Moalla, Ruler of Umm Al-Quwain, a Free Trade Zone was established within the confines of the Port and adjacent land.
		The substantial investment cost involved in the provision of services is being borne by the Government of Umm Al-Quwain.
	www.fcci.gov.ae /umm_al_qaiwain.htm (816 words)

	Travel in Umm Al Qaiwain - United Arab Emirates - WorldTravelGate.net®-
		Umm Al Qaiwain,has a coastline stretching 24 kms.,Umm Al Qaiwain is the capital of the emirate,with thousands of luxury hotels,apartments,appartments,pensionen,ideal for congresses,kongresse,incentives,messen,car rentals,autovermietungen,urlaub,reiseagenturen,last minute flights,aviaton,airlines,inbound,outbound,touroperators,travel agencies, autoverleih,mietwagen,unterkünfte,reisebüros,fluglinen,reiseagenturen,convensions,ticketing,museums,
		Travel in Umm Al Qaiwain - United Arab Emirates - WorldTravelGate.net®-
	www.mideasttravelling.net /united_arab_emirates/umm_al_qaiwain/umm_al_qaiwain.htm (38 words)

	Umm Al Qiwain Overprint Proofs
		The Umm al Qiwain overprints are: 5 NP on the 1 d value, 10 NP on the 1 1/2 d value, 15 NP on the 2 d value and 20 NP on the 3 d value.
		Return to the Umm al Qiwain index page.
		My thanks to Khalid Al Omaira for supplying me with the images of these stamps.
	www.ohmygosh.on.ca /stamps/ummalq/uaqproof.htm (71 words)

	BBC News Online World Middle East Country profiles Country profile: United Arab Emirates
		Although each state - Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ajman, Fujairah, Ras al Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm al Qaiwain - maintains a large degree of independence, the UAE is governed by a Supreme Council of Rulers made up of the seven emirs, who appoint the prime minister and the cabinet.
		Ruler of Umm al Qaiwain: Sheikh Rashid bin Ahmad al-Mualla
		Sheikh Khalifa was named as president by the UAE Federal Council shortly after the death of his father, Sheikh Zayed Bin-Sultan Al Nahyan, in November 2004.
	news.bbc.co.uk /nolpda/ukfs_news/hi/newsid_737000/737620.stm (709 words)

	Khaleej Times Online
		UMM AL QAIWAIN — The emirate of Umm Al Qaiwain is all set to have a real estate public joint stock company of its own.
		The team, which will be chaired by Shaikh Marwan bin Rashid Al Mualla, head of Umm Al Qaiwain’s land and property department, will submit its recommendation to the Deputy Ruler within two months from the decree’s date of issue.
		Shaikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Umm Al-Qaiwain and Chief of Police and General Security yesterday, issued a decree forming a task team to prepare for the creation of the company.
	www.khaleejtimes.com /DisplayArticle.asp?xfile=data/business/2005/May/business_May307.xml§ion=business (181 words)

	Umm Al-Qaiwain - a United Arab Emirate - Travel Photos by Galen R Frysinger, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
		Umm Al-Qaiwain - a United Arab Emirate - Travel Photos by Galen R Frysinger, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
	www.galenfrysinger.com /umm_al-quiwain.htm (58 words)

	ue_govtintro.htm
		The Vice-President and Prime Minister is the ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid al Maktoum.
		Sheikh Zaid bin Sultan al-Nahayan, the ruler of Abu Dhabi, has been president the UAE state since 1971 and was re-elected to his fourth consecutive term in late 1991 by his colleagues on the Supreme Council of Rulers, the highest body in the country.
		The Minister of Defence is Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
	www.arab.net /uae/ue_govtintro.htm (469 words)

	Umm al-Qaiwain - ADIAS Guide
		A.D.: numismatic evidence from ed-Dur (Emirate of Umm al-Qaiwain, U.A.E.), Iranica Antiqua 33: 273-302.
		The former environment of the lagoon of Umm al-Qaiwain differs little from the modern one.
		Jousse, H. The fossil dugongs of Akab Island (Umm al-Qaiwain, United Arab Emirates): paleoenvironmental and archeozoological implications (Hélène Jousse, doctoral thesis, Centre des Sciences de la Terre, Université Claude Bernard, Lyon 1, France).
	www.adias-uae.com /ummalqaiwain.html (577 words)

	Wikinfo United Arab Emirates
		The United Arab Emirates (formerly the Trucial States) is an oil-rich desert country situated in the south-east of the Arabian Pensinsula, comprised of seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujirah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm al-Qaiwain.
		In 1971, six of these states - Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Fujairah, Sharjah, Dubai, and Umm al-Qaiwain - merged to form the United Arab Emirates.
		The Trucial States of the Persian Gulf coast granted the United Kingdom control of their defense and foreign affairs in nineteenth-century treaties.
	www.wikinfo.org /wiki.php?title=United_Arab_Emirates (578 words)

	Atlantis - Prototype
		Atlantis is currently developing the Umm Al Qaiwain and Sharjah/Ajman gas fields (first gas end 2002) in the UAE and the Isis oil field (first oil August 2001) in Tunisia.
		Since 1997 Atlantis has acquired substantial equity interests in licences in the northern United Arab Emirates of Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Qaiwain and northern Oman.
		The Company has interests in over 16,000 square kilometres of acreage in the area making it one of the largest non-Governmental acreage holders in the Arabian Gulf.
	www.firstmistake.com /projects/atlantis/about_us.htm (243 words)

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