| | The neutrality or factuality of this article or section may be compromised by weasel words.
You can help Wikipedia by improving these statements. | Fujairah (Arabic: الفجيرة) is one of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates, on the Gulf of Oman in the country's east. Image File history File links Unbalanced_scales. ...
Image File history File links Flag_of_Fujairah. ...
Image File history File links Flag_of_Fujairah. ...
Arabic ( or just ) is the largest living member of the Semitic language family in terms of speakers. ...
Etymologically an emirate or amirate (Arabic: إمارة Imarah, plural: إمارات Imarat) is the quality, dignity, office or territorial competence of any Emir (prince, governor etc. ...
Gulf of Oman The Gulf of Oman (Arabic: خليج عمان; transliterated: khalÄ«j Ê¿umÄn, Persian: دریای عمان یا دریای پازس; transliterated: daryÄ-ye Ê¿omÄn,Pars) Persian sea is a strait that connects the Arabian Sea with the Persian Gulf; it is generally included as a branch of the Persian Gulf, not as an arm of...
Geography 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. Only the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain has fewer occupants. It is commonly referred to as the "ghetto" of the UAE.[citation needed] Etymologically an emirate or amirate (Arabic: إمارة Imarah, plural: إمارات Imarat) is the quality, dignity, office or territorial competence of any Emir (prince, governor etc. ...
UAE redirects here; for other uses of that term, see UAE (disambiguation) The United Arab Emirates is an oil-rich country situated in the south-east of the Arabian Peninsula in Southwest Asia, comprising seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm al-Quwain. ...
Umm al-Qaiwain (Arabic language: أمّ القيوين) is one of the United Arab Emirates. ...
Fujairah is the only Emirate of the U.A.E. that is almost totally mountainous. All the other Emirates, like Dubai and Abu Dhabi are located on the west coast, and are largely covered by desert. Therefore, Fujairah boasts a higher than average yearly rainfall, allowing farmers in the region to produce one meaningful crop every year. Coordinates: , Emirate Dubai Government - Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Area [1] - Metro 4,114 km² (1,588. ...
Abu Dhabi or Abu Zaby (Arabic language: أبوظبي) is the largest of the seven emirates that comprise the United Arab Emirates and was also the largest of the former Trucial States. ...
This article is about arid terrain. ...
In meteorology, precipitation is any kind of water that falls from the sky as part of the weather. ...
The weather is seasonal, although it is warm for most of the year. The months of October to March are generally regarded as the coolest, with daytime temperatures averaging around 25 and rarely venturing above 30 Celsius with temperatures climbing to over 40 degrees in the summer. The winter period also coincides with the rainy season and although by no means guaranteed, this is when Fujairah experiences the bulk of its precipitation. Rainfall is higher than the rest of the U.A.E. partly because of the effect of the mountains that encircle the Emirate, and partly because the prevailing winds are westerly bringing with them water-laden clouds off the warm Indian Ocean. Celsius is, or relates to, the Celsius temperature scale (previously known as the centigrade scale). ...
This article is about clouds in meteorology. ...
The variability of the east coast climate is partly due to the presence of the Hajjar mountain range. As with other mountainous areas, precipitation is higher, and this allows for a more varied micro-environment in the area. Tourists may thus be drawn to the uniqueness of Fujairah, with visitor numbers peaking just before the school summer months.
Government Power is ultimately held by the ruler (Shaikh) of Fujairah, Shaikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, who has been in power since the death of his father in 1974. The Shaikh supposedly makes his own money by doing business, and the government funds are used for social housing development and beautifying the city, though there is little distinction between the state and his personal wealth. Any decisions regarding any aspect of law can be made by the ruler, although Federal laws are never repealed. But, it must be stressed that the ruler of the Emirate can choose to operate in a completely autonomous fashion. Shaikh (Arabic: شيخ ),(also rendered as Sheik, Shaykh or Sheikh) is a word in the Arabic language meaning elder of tribe, lord or a revered old man. ...
This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...
The Cabinet of Fujairah is headed by the Shaikh and his immediate family, with a few members of respected local families making up the advisory committees. Any Cabinet decisions must be ratified by the Shaikh himself, after which they may be enacted into law as Emiri Decrees. Emiri Decrees are usually effective immediately, and without proper public consultation processes, can sometimes be confusing, causing not inconsiderable consternation amongst the inhabitants of the city. Shaikh (Arabic: شيخ ),(also rendered as Sheik, Shaykh or Sheikh) is a word in the Arabic language meaning elder of tribe, lord or a revered old man. ...
Land Foreigners or visitors are not allowed to buy land. Emirati nationals can purchase land from the government, after proving their nationality, which is usually the less expensive method. If there is no suitable land available via the official government offices, private purchases can also be made, with the eventual price being determined by the market and the individuals themselves.
Economy 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.). Local industry consists of cement, stone crushing and mining. These industries have witnessed a resurgence due to the frenzied construction activity taking place in Dubai, the commercial powerhouse of the country. Notably, there is a flourishing free trade zone (http://www.fujairahfreezone.com), mimicking the success of the Dubai Free Zone Authority (http://www.jafza.ae) which was established around Jebel Ali Port, the busiest seaport in the region since the eighties. It has witnessed an exponential growth from 2003 onwards, leading to an expansion project that would double its capacity. Abu Dhabi or Abu Zaby (Arabic language: أبوظبي) is the largest of the seven emirates that comprise the United Arab Emirates and was also the largest of the former Trucial States. ...
Coordinates: , Emirate Dubai Government - Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Area [1] - Metro 4,114 km² (1,588. ...
Jebel Ali (جبل علي in Arabic) (also sometime written Mina Jabal Ali) is a port (Mina in Arabic) town, located thirty-five kilometres southwest of the city of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. ...
Federal government departments employ the majority of the native (local) workforce, with few opening businesses of their own, and many of the local citizens (also referred to as locals) work within the service sector. The Fujairah government imposes strict commercial laws which prohibit foreigners from owning more than 49% of any business or enterprise. Some of the reason why the free zone authorities have flourished to such an extent, is due to the relaxation of this rule within their boundaries, allowing full foreign ownership. Shaikh Saleh Al Sharqi, younger brother to the Shaikh, is widely recognised as the driving force behind the commercialisation of the economy.
Unemployment, however, remains a grave concern for the government. Conservative figures put the unemployment rate at around 50% - 60%, which is amongst the highest in the world. There is a fear that without affirmative and decisive action, there is a real danger that apathy and discontent could spread amongst the youth, which could prove to be an extremely volatile situation for future administrations. This article does not cite any references or sources. ...
Poor wages are also a problem in Fujairah, with construction workers at the bottom of the pyramid. On average a 12 hour working day, starting at 7 am and ending at 8 pm, will only provide about US$5 - US$10, out of which the workers pay for meals, transport and entertainment. Some companies pay the workers per day and some of them per month. It depends on the company that they work for and on the workers themselves (if they work for all the time they were assigned). Companies seldom pay for workers healthcare[citation needed], and these are hence responsible for financing their hospital visits, whenever the government doesn't subsidize it.
Future Developments The present Shaikh is planning to make changes that will affect Fujairah in the future. Among other tourism projects in the pipeline is an $817m resort, Al Fujairah Paradise, near Dibba, on the northern Omani border, next to Le Meridien Al Aqah Beach Resort. There will be around 1,000 five-star villas as well as hotels, and it is expected that all the construction work will be finished within two years.
The Shaikh is trying to improve opportunities for the local workforce, by trying to entice businesses to locate in Fujairah and diverting Federal funds to local companies in the form of development projects.
Healthcare Healthcare is delivered via a mixed public and private system. Locals are treated free within the federal government hospitals, whilst foreigners have to pay for this service. The Federal hospitals are funded by the government of Abu Dhabi, which leverages its vast income of petro-dollars to subsidise medical care for its own citizens. However, there are problems arising with the new system, with some being concerned that the government is not providing enough healthcare for the lower strata of society, who have to pay for life saving treatment.[citation needed] Health care or healthcare is one of the worlds largest and fastest growing professions. ...
Abu Dhabi or Abu Zaby (Arabic language: أبوظبي) is the largest of the seven emirates that comprise the United Arab Emirates and was also the largest of the former Trucial States. ...
The Fujairah government has built many clinics, known locally as "medical houses", for example, Madena Medical House (in Madab), Moresheed Medical House (in Moresheed). These clinics lighten the load on the main Fujairah Hospital by allowing walk-in appointments and providing important ancillary medical services. These clinics have proved to be a success, with the local populace embracing them.[citation needed]
The Chief of Surgery and Emergency Medicine, Dr. S. C. Gautam, is recognised as the protagonist behind the modernisation of healthcare provision within Fujairah, and with lifting the standards of surgical and emergency medical care within the United Arab Emirates. Dr. Gautam is the director of the Advanced Trauma Life Support programme in the U.A.E, having introduced it as a measure to improve emergency treatment and survival rates amongst the thousands of trauma patients admitted across the country every year. “Surgeon†redirects here. ...
This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...
Advanced Trauma Life Support is a training program in acute management of trauma cases, developed in 1976 by the American College of Surgeons. ...
A patient is the name given to any person who is ill or injured and is being treated by, or in need of treatment by, a physician or other medical professional. ...
GMC Hospital (http://www.gmchospital.com) is the largest private health care facility in Fujairah that offers different kinds of medical services. It contains an emergency department, operation theatre, pharmacy and outpatients clinics of different categories. It is located near the Ahli Club.
Education There are many Government schools in Fujairah, which are mainly for Emirati people, beside some numbers of Arab residents. Aside from governments schools, there are also many private schools, and due to the majority of the population of the Emirate hailing from the Indian subcontinent, most of the private schools follow the Indian C.B.S.E. (Central Board of Secondary Education) syllabus, accredited by the Central Education Board of India. Map of South Asia (see note) This article deals with the geophysical region in Asia. ...
The Central Board of Secondary Education is a board of school education in India. ...
- Indian School Fujairah
- Our Own English High School
- St. Mary's Catholic High School
Three schools also provide the UK. G.C.S.E. (General Certificate of Secondary Education) syllabus. These schools are aimed at students of the expatriate community who wish to study in overseas countries. - Fujairah Private Academy [also provides IGCSE, A, AS Level]
- Our Own English High School
- St. Mary's Catholic High School [also provides G.C.E A levels]
A few other schools, serving other expatriate communities also exist, such as Iranian and Pakistani schools, educating a minority of the student population.
Our Own English High School, Fujairah, caters to the needs of expatriates from many countries including those from the subcontinent. The school follows the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi, India and the IGCSE (University of Cambridge, UK) from KG to Grade 11/12. It is part of the larger Varkey Group, which owns and runs numerous schools around the U.A.E.
Pakistan Islamia School Fujairah (PISF) U.A.E was established in 1982 with less than 35 students and classes in wooden cabins. The school has since then grown substantially and is now, with over 402 students and its own school purpose built-building, one of the leading Pakistani Community Schools in the UAE.
Fujairah Academy is a fee paying school for boys and girls from 3.5-18 years of age. There are currently approximately 400 pupils, with 120 in the Senior Section. Entry is by interview with parents and children.
Fujairah Montessory Nursery is the only pre-school in Fujairah. Admits children from the age of 2Yrs, open from 8 AM to 1PM and has very flexible drop off and pick up timings. The Montessory is located at building number 14 in the "16 Buildings".
Travel Travel in and around Fujairah and the surrounding towns of Khor Fakkan, Kalba and Masafi has been made easy by the development of modern highways over the last 30 years, since gaining independence in 1971. Highways are funded by the federal government directly, and contracts are tendered centrally. This is meant to safeguard the quality and delivery of the contracts and prevent corruption from damaging the construction. Highways are vital due to the unavailability of any other means of transport. There are some buses in Fujairah but not for travel; they are for schools, colleges and some companies or they come from other cities. There are no railways in Fujairah. As in America, the car and the truck are king and most daily activities can become impractical, if not impossible, without one. Khor Fakkan (sometimes written as Khawr Fakkan) (Arabic:خورÙكان) is geographically situated within the Emirate of Fujairah on the East coast of the United Arab Emirates on the Gulf of Oman, but is actually an isolated enclave belonging to the Emirate of Sharjah. ...
Sharjah Central Souq - Shopping Mall The flag of Sharjah The Emirate of Sharjah (Arabic: الشارقة ash-shaariqah) extends along approximately 16 kilometres of the United Arab Emiratess Persian Gulf coastline and for more than 80 kilometres into the interior. ...
Masafi is a village located on the edge of the Hajar Mountains in the United Arab Emirates. ...
A highway is a major road within a city, or linking several cities together. ...
This article is about the form of transport. ...
Motto: (Out Of Many, One) (traditional) In God We Trust (1956 to date) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington D.C. Largest city New York City None at federal level (English de facto) Government Federal constitutional republic - President George Walker Bush (R) - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence from...
Newcomers and tourists therefore must take advantage of the local taxi system. There are numerous taxis plying the streets at any given time, day and night. There is no central booking system for private companies, but the government is planning to apply one. The only way to hail a taxi is to stand by the roadside and flag one down. There isn't normally a problem and there will be at least one taxi, if not more, immediately available for hire. Fares within the city are fixed at AED 4 per journey, which equates to approximately 80 cents (USD) or 50 pence (GBP). Destinations which are slightly outside the main city, such as the Beach Motel, Fujairah Hospital and the Jail attract a higher fare of AED 6. It is wise to negotiate the fare before boarding the taxi, as the drivers have a tendency to inflate the prices randomly. However, it must be stressed that most taxis are relatively clean and offer good value for money. Meter Taxi's have been recently introduced to Fujairah roads. The meter starting from a minimum of AED 2 and climbing quickly as the meter runs. A ride in the new, neat, well maintained taxi now will cost you an average of AED 6. A tourist boat travels the River Seine in Paris, France Tourism can be defined as the act of travel for the purpose of recreation, and the provision of services for this act. ...
Taxicab, short forms taxi or cab, is a type of public transport for a single passenger, or small group of passengers, typically for a non-shared ride. ...
ISO 4217 Code AED User(s) United Arab Emirates Inflation 4. ...
ISO 4217 Code USD User(s) the United States, the British Indian Ocean Territory,[1] the British Virgin Islands, East Timor, Ecuador, El Salvador, the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Palau, Panama, Turks and Caicos Islands, and the insular areas of the United States Inflation 2. ...
“GBP†redirects here. ...
The Fujairah International Airport is nearby the city, with an impressive falcon statue at the airport roundabout. Fujairah International Airport is an airport in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. ...
Living in Fujairah It is ruled by a well educated Shaikh and therefore is not lumbered with archaic interpretations of the Shariah. Common sense normally prevails, but as with anywhere, it is advisable to keep on the right side of the law. On some Fridays, one can still witness lashes meted out for minor offences, such as being drunk in public, with the unfortunate victims usually from the poorer segments of society. Punishments such as these are delivered outside the main court, located next to Fujairah Tower, in the centre of the city. Sharia (Arabic شريعة also Sharia, Shariah or Syariah) is traditional Islamic law. ...
Drinking alcohol is allowed in designated hotels and, as of 2000, a few bars. Until 1998, gambling in the form of slot machines (one arm bandits) was allowed in certain hotels, but personal petitions by locals to the Shaikh outlawed the activity. It transpired that some unlucky players were losing their entire monthly wages on the slots, leaving nothing for the upkeep of their families. The petition was taken to the Shaikh's wife, who then influenced her husband. Functional group of an alcohol molecule. ...
The term gambling has had many different meanings depending on the cultural and historical context in which it is used. ...
Slot machines in the Trump Taj Mahal A slot machine (American English), fruit machine (British English), or poker machine (Australian English) is a certain type of casino game. ...
At night, there is quite a lot to keep one amused. Fujairah is one of the safest cities in the UAE. Cinemas are generally open till late and de-sexualised versions of the Hollywood blockbusters are normally being shown. It may be amusing to watch movies, which after editing can run for a little over an hour. However, the Hindi cinemas are not constrained by the censors because they are not as raunchy as some Hollywood productions. It is noticeable that most of the cinema-goers are male youths. ...
Hindi ( , Devanagari: or , IAST: , IPA: ), an Indo-European language spoken mainly in northern and central India, is the official language of the Union along with English. ...
Groups of local (Emirati) youths tend to socialise together on the streets and cafés or outside games arcades, cinemas and mini malls. It will be unusual to see females in these groups as Emirati society is quite segregated. Large groups tend to be boisterous and will play up if given the chance. As with groups of youngsters anywhere, it is best to steer clear to avoid trouble, although serious incidents are rare.
On the weekends, many Fujairah residents travel to Dubai to shop, and into the wadis means valley surrounding the Emirate on camping and hiking trips. There is also a weekly invasion of west coast residents trying to get away from the stifling heat of the desert. Watersports are very popular amongst the youth - jet skiing, windsurfing and water skiing being the top three. A wadi is a dry riverbed that only contains water during times of heavy rain. ...
Two hikers in the Mount Hood National Forest Eagle Creek hiking Hiking is a form of walking, undertaken with the specific purpose of exploring and enjoying the scenery. ...
Water sport most commonly refers to a sport which is played in the water. ...
The Flag of Fujairah From 1902 to 1975 the flag of Fujairah was plain red, but shortly after he came to power, Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed al Sharqi abolished the red flag and adopted, instead, the Federal flag for Fujairah.
See also . ...
Creative City launched by Fujairah Media, as an alternative to Dubai Media City aims to attract regional and International broadcast TV and radio providers to Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates. ...
External links - Maps and aerial photos for 25°07′37″N 56°20′05″E / 25.1268, 56.3348Coordinates: 25°07′37″N 56°20′05″E / 25.1268, 56.3348
 United Arab Emirates Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...
Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_Arab_Emirates. ...
|
Feeds |
Contact