Emirate of Fujairah, Administrative division on the eastern coast, United Arab Emirates
The Emirate of Fujairah is an administrative division on the eastern coast of the United Arab Emirates, stretching between the Gulf of Oman and the Hajar mountain range. The coastal plain alternates with rocky slopes, while dry wadis cut through the interior and lead toward the mountain chain.
The territory broke away from Sharjah in 1901 after local clans established their own leadership under Sheikh Hamad bin Abdullah Al Sharqi. British treaties followed later, but real autonomy began at the start of the 20th century.
The name comes from an old settlement that grew around a freshwater spring. Fishermen and traders still use the harbor today, while visitors walking through older quarters notice mud-brick facades and stone watchtowers.
Travelers exploring the region follow the coastal Sheikh Khalifa Highway, which links all settlements along the sea. The international airport sits close to the shore and simplifies arrival from other parts of the country or abroad.
This region holds no oil reserves and develops ports and tourism as its economic foundation instead. Container ships and tankers make the seaport a hub for cargo movement in the Gulf of Oman.
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