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	Umm al Quwain travel guide - Wikitravel
		Umm Al Quwain (أمّ القيوين) is between Ajman and Ras Al Khaimah on the West coast of the United Arab Emirates.
		Umm Al Quwain, one of the 7 members of the United Arab Emirates, covers an area of 800 square kilometres and stretches from the beautiful, lush green coastal mangroves lining the shores of the Persian Gulf, inland across the rolling sand dunes to the fertile oasis surrounding Falaj Al Moalla.
		Umm Al Quwain Museum is a renovation of the fort of Umm Al Quwain which once guarded the entrance to the old town, overseeing the sea on one side and the creek on the other.
	wikitravel.org /en/Umm_al_Quwain (1477 words)

	Umm al-Quwain - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Umm al-Quwain (Arabic language: أمّ القيوين) is one of the emirates in the United Arab Emirates.
		The Ruler is Sheikh Rashid bin Ahmad Al Mu'alla (الشيخ راشد بن احمد المعلا).
		1816 - 1853 Sheikh Abdullah I ibn Rashid Al Mu`alla
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Umm_al-Qaiwain (346 words)

	DubaiCityGuide.com : The Guides - Umm Al Quwain
		The Emirate of Umm Al Quwain is located along the coast of the Arabian Gulf, between Sharjah to the west, and Ras Al Khaimah to the east.
		The city of Umm Al Quwain is the capital of the emirate, situated on a deep creek one kilomter in width and five kilometers long.
		The tourist center is located in the Umm Al Quwain lagoon where the natural green islands provide shelter for several square miles of clean and unpolluted water without the hazard of rough open sea, which is most ideal for water sport and small boat activities.
	www.dubaicityguide.com /theguides/ummalquwain.asp (510 words)

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		Umm Al Quwain is situated between Ajman and Ras Al Khaimah on the West coast.
		Umm Al Quwain's attraction lies in its long clean beaches, an enclosed lagoon and public horse riding stables.
		Seneyah Island, one kilometer away from the town of Umm Al Quwain, is a natural reserve for a large species of birds, deer and Al Qaram trees.
	www.desertadventures.com /html/umm.html (123 words)

	Umm Al Qiwain, United Arab Emirates
		The Emirate of Umm Al-Quwain is located on the coast of the Arabian Gulf, stretching over a distance of 24 Kilometres long, between Sharjah to the west, and Ras Al-Khaimah to the east.
		Till the UAE embarked upon its tremendous pace of development from the late sixties onward, Umm al Quwain's local economy was traditionally dependent upon pearl diving and fishing, most of which was based in what is now the capital.
		As with neighbour Ras al Khaimah, through the sixties and into the early seventies Umm al Quwain was noted for its colourful, superbly designed postage stamps, the many series of which became - and still are - collectors' prizes.
	www.asiatravel.com /uae/umminfo.html (701 words)

	Umm Al Quwain - Real Estate :: Gowealthy.com
		Umm Al Quwain is situated between Ajman and Ras Al Khaimah on the West coast, separated from Ajman by a stretch of Sharjah territory, which includes the creek and village of Hamriyah, and then a long undisturbed sand beach.
		Umm Al Quwain's with its long clean beaches, an enclosed lagoon and public horse riding stables is an interesting place to visit.
		Seneyah Island, one kilometer away from the town of Umm Al Quwain, is a natural reserve for a large species of birds, deer and Al Qaram trees.
	www.gowealthy.com /realestate/uae/ummalquwain/index.asp (330 words)

	Umm Al (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		he Emirate of Umm Al-Quwain is located on the coast of the Arabian Gulf, stretching over a distance of 24 kilometers, between Sharjah to the west, and Ras Al-Khaimah to the east.
		The population was estimated to be 28,000 in 1992.
		he town of Umm Al-Quwain is the capital of the emirate, situated on a deep creek one kilometer in width and 5 kilometers long.
	members.tripod.com /~uae_son/Umm_Al.html (181 words)

	The Emirate of Umm Al-Quiwain (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The Ruler of Umm Al Quwain is H.H. Sheikh Rashid bin Ahmed Al Mu'alla.
		Located 50 kilometres south of Umm Al Qaiwain is Falaj Al Mulla, the agricultural part of the Emirate.
		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)

	Umm al-Qaiwain (United Arab Emirates)
		Until recently Umm al-Qaiwain used a red flag with a white stripe at the hoist.
		The 1820 Treaty regulated their relationships (British and sheikhdoms) and stipulated that the flag to be used by them was red with a white border and square in shape.
		This is still flown at neighbouring states of Ajman and Dubai in proportions varying from 2:1 to 4:1.
	www.fotw.net /flags/ae-umm.html (349 words)

	Khaleej Times - Online (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		In Al Ain, Shaikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in the Eastern Region and Deputy Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, joined a large gathering to offer prayers at the Eid Musalla.
		His Highness Shaikh Rashid bin Ahmed Al Mualla, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Umm Al Quwain, joined a large number of Muslims, including Shaikhs and senior officials to offer the prayers in Umm Al Quwain.
		Umm Al Quwain experienced heavy rainfall, which in some areas came in the form of thundershowers.
	www.khaleejtimes.co.ae /ktarchive/201202/lead.htm (762 words)

	Umm Al Quwain Marina [Umm Al Quwain] - Property Development - TEN Real Estate
		Umm Al Quwain Marina is a masterplanned waterfront project being built in the emirate of Umm Al Quwain.
		Umm Al Quwain Marina will have a 23 kilometer (14 mile) waterfront and comprise of 6,000 villas and 2,000 townhouses, some of which will be located on a large and small islands.
		Umm Al-Quwain marina is considered one of the biggest real estate projects in the emirate and is scheduled for completion within seven years on an area of 1488 acres with total investments of 12 billion dirhams.
	realestate.theemiratesnetwork.com /developments/umm_al_quwain/umm_al_quwain_marina.php (1180 words)

	Umm Al Quwain Web World - UAE Pedia
		Umm Al Quwain is one of the seven United Arab Emirates.
		Umm Al Quwain city features, among other attractions, the Umm Al Quwain Museum, which is housed in a former fort that used to guard the Old Town.
		Al Siniyyah Island, housed directly across the creek from the city of Umm Al Quwain, is a haven for birds, making it a bird watcher’s paradise.
	www.uaepedia.com /umm-al-quwain (399 words)

	Umm al Quwain - Investment property in the United Arab Emirates (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Umm Al Quwain may not be as well-known as its fellow Emirate, Dubai, and it’s true it has a little catching up to do, but when you discover the facts about one of the smallest of the seven United Arab Emirates, it sounds remarkably like Dubai did 15 years ago.
		The city of Umm Al Quwain is the country’s commercial, financial and political capital.
		Umm Al Quwain’s coast has long stretches of beautiful white sand and it’s well-known in the area for its amazing natural beauty, tranquil waters, unspoilt beauty and natural lagoons.
	www.vivaestates.com /content/planetviva/umm_al_quwain (690 words)

	Umm Al Quwain City Guide
		Umm Al Quwain is situated between Ajman and Ras Al Khaimah on the West coast.
		The Ruler of Umm Al Quwain is H.H. Sheikh Rashid bin Ahmed Al Mu'alla.
		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.dubaicityguide.com /uaq (351 words)

	Umm Al Quwain Beach Hotel - Umm Al Quwain Dubai
		Overview: Umm Al Quwain Beach Hotel, a well known and leading hotel in the U.A.E, is located on a breathtaking and serene environment on the golden beach of Umm Al Quwain.
		Since 1975, the Umm Al Quwain Beach Restaurants well known in the U.A.E. for its quality of delicious Lebanese cuisine.
		Apart from dining at the restaurant, the guests have a choice of ordering to their room or to the swimming pool area.
	www.dubaiallhotelsresorts.com /umm-al-quwain/umm-al-quwain-beach (541 words)

	Al Shindagah
		Strong winds carried the illicit cargo onto beaches in Umm Al Quwain and Ras Al Khaimah, turning the surf the colour of chocolate milk and covering a vast section of the coastline in a five centimetre deep fl sludge.
		An experimental mangrove plantation which had been cultivated on the beach front for ten years by the UAQ Marine Resources Research Centre (MRRC) was all but destroyed when the oil, carried on unusually high tides, spilled into the canals which were home to the millions of fish larvae supported by the mangroves.
		MRRC director Mohammed Al Zarouni said the organisational effort was fragmented, with the meetings taking place between the Federal Environmental Authority (FEA), the Coast Guard, the affected municipalities, the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Interior bearing much rhetoric but little fruit.
	www.alshindagah.com /march98/blackgold.htm (1956 words)

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		The population was estimated to be 28,000 in 1992.The town of Umm Al-Quwain is the capital of the emirate, situated on a deep creek one-kilometer in width and 5 kilometers long.
		It is the center of the Ruler's office, companies, establishments, banks, commercial markets, Seaport, the Research and Pisciculture Center that help to develop fisheries of the country.
		The region of Falaj Al-Mulla is known to be the agricultural part of the Emirate, located 50 kilometers Southeast of Umm Al-Quwain.
	members.tripod.com /~uaesmile/umm.html (174 words)

	datadubai.com: Skydiving (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Skydiving is enjoying growing popularity in the UAE and so is the Umm Al Quwain Aeroclub, which is gaining a reputation for quality aeronautical instruction in the air and leisure entertainment on the ground.
		Located on the Umm Al Quwain seashore next to Dream Land aqua park, the Aeroclub opened its doors to the public last year to promote aeronautics and attract tourists.
		Owned by Sheikh Mohammed Rashid Al Muallah, head of the Umm Al Quwain Amiri Guards, the Aeroclub is undergoing major expansion.
	www.datadubai.com /skyd.htm (431 words)

	Beirut (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Located off the main coastal highway, Umm Al Quwain is a small peninsular emirate and city.
		The aim is to set up 34 light industrial units with accommodation for personnel and catering facilities all at the expense of the Umm Al Quwain government.
		Umm Al Quwain has an excellent transport and telecommunications system, a modern hospital and a local radio station.
	www.middleeast.com /quwain.htm (246 words)

	Emaar Middle East makes AED12 billion debut in Umm Al Quwain with marina development
		Umm Al Quwain, July 23, 2005: Emaar Middle East (EME) today signed an agreement with the government of Umm Al Quwain to create Umm Al Quwain Marina a vast masterplanned waterfront community offering more than 9,000 homes.
		His Highness Sheikh Abdullah said: “Umm Al Quwain has great potential to be a major player in the real estate market.
		He added: “Umm Al Quwain, an unspoiled haven of natural beauty, offers immense possibilities and Emaar is poised to augment this, courtesy of the vision and commitment of the rulers of the emirate.”
	www.emaar.ae /MediaCenter/PressReleases/July23.asp (560 words)

	Emaar unveils Dh12b marina project in Umm Al Quwain - Zawya.com \| Middle East Business News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Shaikh Abdullah Bin Rashid Al Mualla, Umm Al Quwain Deputy Ruler, and Mohammad Ali Al Abbar, chairman of Emaar, signed the joint venture agreement on behalf of the Government of Umm Al Quwain and the real estate company.
		The swathe selected for the project overlooks the Al Yufra Creek, alongside the extension of the Etihad International Highway and adjacent to the Emirates Road.
		"Umm Al Quwain has great potential to be a major player in the real estate market.
	www.zawya.com /story.cfm/sid174247 (315 words)

	Khaleej Times Online - Umm Al Quwain to host Asiania Parachuting Championship
		A first time in the region, the event — being held under the auspices of the Emirates Aviation Association and the Umm Al Quwain Aeroclub — will be held from December 1 to 10.
		While explaining the finer points of the event, Faye Cox, Asiania general secretary and chief judge, said 250 competitors are expected to participate in Umm Al Quwain, up from 96 in the first ever Asiania Championships held in Anyang, China, in 1995.
		Thoroughly impressed by the facilities and support from Umm Al Quwain Aeroclub, Jim Cox, Asiania controller and assistant to meet director, said: "The facilities at the Aeroclub are world class.
	www.khaleejtimes.com /Displayarticle.asp?xfile=data/sports/2005/November/sports_November631.xml§ion=sports&subsection=miscellaneou (581 words)

	Umm al Quwain, United Arab Emirates Hotel Information, Rate Comparison: Direct Prices, Discounters, Consolidators ...
		Compare Umm al Quwain hotel rates from most suppliers and reserve online.
		UMM AL QUWAIN BEACH HOTEL @ PO BOX 158, umm al quwain beach hotel is a very well known and leading hotel in uae located on a very quiet and breathtaking locality on the garden beach of umm al quwain.
		the highlight of umm al quwain beach hotel is the very cordial welcome that people get when they arrive and excellent hospitality during their stay handicap accessible, business center, outdoor pool, car rent desk, family rooms
	www.hotels-shopper.com /AE/QIW.html (210 words)

	Khaleej Times Online - Al Qasimi heads strong field in UAQ Rally battle
		The newly christened ‘UAQ Rally’ was formerly known as the Champions Rally and is dedicated to the Government of Umm Al Quwain for their continued commitment and support for this fast growing sport in Umm Al Quwain and the UAE.
		The UAQ Rally will be the fourth round of the Championship and second in the “Open Class” series, also known as the Saloon Car class.
		Held under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Rashid bin Ahmed Al Mualla, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Umm Al Quwain, and organised by the Emirates Motor Sports Federation; the route has been overseen by an experienced team of officials, under the directorship of Mohammed Al Qadi, clerk of the course.
	www.khaleejtimes.com /Displayarticle.asp?xfile=data/sports/2005/May/sports_May290.xml§ion=sports&subsection=rally (573 words)

	Housing to go up on Mideast wetlands - World News - MSNBC.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		UMM AL-QUWAIN, United Arab Emirates - The Khor al-Beidah lagoon is a pristine tidal flat teeming with wildlife, including endangered birds, sea turtles and manatee-like dugong that swim among its tangles of mangroves.
		The leaders of Umm Al-Quwain, however, are eager to bring big projects to their emirate, which is the least-developed of the seven states in the United Arab Emirates.
		The 35,000 people of Umm Al-Quwain, most of whom live in the small coastal city of the same name, make their livings from fishing, growing dates, building traditional sailing dhows and, lately, working at a container port.
	www.msnbc.msn.com /id/6448213/did/8799366 (549 words)

	Gulf Construction - Online Edition - Al Hilal Publishing & Marketing Group
		Leading this charge is Sharjah, followed by Umm Al Quwain and Ras Al Khaimah (see page 48), all of which have on the anvil a number of stunning projects that aim to rival those that proliferate in boomtown Dubai.
		Tameer is also behind the Emirates Modern Industrial Area in Umm Al Quwain, to be developed with an investment of Dh250 million.
		Another multi-billion-dollar project in the emirate is the Umm Al Quwain Marina, comprising some 2,600 residential villas and 6,500 apartments – the vast majority of which are either waterfront or beachfront.
	www.gulfconstructionworldwide.com /bkArticlesF.asp?IssueID=253&Section=1375&Article=7060 (1661 words)

	Umm Al Quwain Free zone (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		It is ruled by His Highness Sheikh Rashid bin Ahmed Al Mu'alla who succeeded his father in 1981.
		Falaj Al Moalla, an attractive natural oasis, is located 50kms southeast of Umm Al Quwain city.
		Umm Al Quwain also houses a multi-million dirham aqua park, Dreamland, which has boosted its prominence in the UAE.
	www.freezonesuae.com /umm_al_quwain_fze.htm (148 words)

	Umm Al Qaiwain Emirate
		The prospects for the UAE depend upon how hydrocarbons will be used to diversify the economy in case the country has to face a post-oil era whether due to the depleting of resources or because of changing technology.
		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.
		UAQ is famous for hawks and falcons especially Al-Hur which is light skinned and fetches good prices from grouse hunters.
	www.fcci.gov.ae /umm_al_qaiwain.htm (816 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.
		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).
		The former environment of the lagoon of Umm al-Qaiwain differs little from the modern one.
	www.adias-uae.com /ummalqaiwain.html (577 words)

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