Emirate of Umm Al Quwain, Administrative emirate in northern United Arab Emirates.
The Emirate of Umm Al Quwain covers 770 square kilometers along the Persian Gulf coast between Ras Al Khaimah and Sharjah, featuring mangroves and desert landscapes.
In 1775, Sheikh Majid Al Mualla established Umm Al Quwain as an independent sheikhdom, which later became one of the founding members of the United Arab Emirates in 1971.
The Al Mualla family, descendants of the Al Ali tribe, relocated from Siniyah Island and established their leadership, maintaining strong maritime and pearl diving traditions.
The Umm Al Quwain Free Zone, established in 1987 at Port Ahmed Bin Rashid, provides business opportunities with reduced administrative requirements and tax benefits.
Archaeological excavations in 2023 revealed the oldest pearl diving settlement in the Persian Gulf on Siniyah Island, demonstrating the region's maritime heritage.
Location: United Arab Emirates
Inception: 1775
Capital city: Umm Al Quwain
Elevation above the sea: 52 m
Shares border with: Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, Emirate of Ajman, Emirate of Sharjah
GPS coordinates: 25.55000,55.55000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:18
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