Umm Al Quwain
Umm Al Quwain
أم القيوين | |
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| Umm Al Quwain | |
Clockwise from top: Mangroves with the skyline in background, Falaj Al Mualla Tower, Umm Al Quwain Fort | |
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  Umm Al Quwain Location of Umm Al Quwain within UAE  Umm Al Quwain Umm Al Quwain (Persian Gulf) | |
| Coordinates: 25°33′12″N 55°32′51″E / 25.55333°N 55.54750°E | |
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
| Emirate | Umm Al Quwain |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Ruler | Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla |
| Population (2022)[1] | |
• Total | 59,098 |
| GDP | |
| • Metro | US$ 0.7 billion (2023) |
| • Per capita | US$ 7,700 (2023) |
| Time zone | UTC+4 (UAE Standard Time) |
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Umm Al Quwain (UAQ; Arabic: أم القيوين, pronounced: /ʔumː alqejˈwejn/, Gulf Arabic: [ʔʊm͜ː 'æl ge̞ˈwe̞n],) is the capital and largest city of the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain in the United Arab Emirates. The city is situated on the peninsula of Khor Al Bidiyah, with its nearest major cities being Sharjah to the southwest and Ras Al Khaimah to the northeast. The city's economy is primarily based on fishing and tourism, with some industrial activities and trade.[3]
Umm Al Quwain is connected to Ras Al Khaimah and Abu Dhabi by paved roads. Approximately 32 kilometers inland from the city is the oasis of Falaj Al Mualla, which has date palm plantations.[4]
The ruling family of Umm Al Quwain, the Al Mualla family, descends from the Al Mualla lineage of the Al Ali tribe. The family originally lived on Siniyah Island, but moved to the mainland due to a lack of freshwater resources and established an independent Sheikhdom. The current ruler of Umm Al Quwain is Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, who became the ruler on January 2, 2009, and is a member of the UAE Supreme Council.[5]
In March 2023, the Umm Al Quwain Department of Tourism and Archaeology announced the discovery of the oldest known pearling town in the Persian Gulf, located on Siniyah Island.[6] The Sobha Siniya residential and resort complex is situated on Siniyah Island.[7][8]
Etymology
[edit]The name Umm Al Quwain is widely believed to mean "mother of the two powers" (Arabic: ام القوتين, romanized: Umm Al Quwatain, lit. 'Mother of the two powers'), which is derived from the Arabic phrase indicating the dual influence of land and water in the region.[9]
Economy
[edit]Umm Al Quwain's economy is driven by various sectors, including tourism, fisheries, manufacturing, and trade. The city also benefits from the Umm Al Quwain Free Zone, which supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and encourages investment. The economy has grown in recent years, with an increase in the number of commercial establishments and factories. Development of transportation infrastructure, including highways linking the city to other parts of the UAE, has further supported economic growth.[10]
The fishing industry, along with manufacturing and trade, continues to play an important role in the city's economy. The government has initiated several programs to attract investment, promote economic diversification, and support the local business environment.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Umm Al Quwain population 2022-2023".
- ^ "TelluBase—UAE Fact Sheet (Tellusant Public Service Series)" (PDF). Tellusant. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
- ^ "About Umm Al Quwain". u.ae. United Arab Emirates. Retrieved 19 December 2020.
- ^ "Umm al-Quwain". Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
- ^ "Umm Al Quwain's ruling family and tribe". u.ae. United Arab Emirates. Retrieved 19 December 2020.
- ^ "Pearls, oyster shells, pots: What was found in UAE's oldest pearling town discovered in Umm Al Quwain". United Arab Emirates. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
- ^ Gulzar, Falah (31 January 2025). "Art of The Detail: Sobha Realty's Legacy of Precision and Luxury". Harper's Bazaar Arabia. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
- ^ "Sobha Siniya Island, Umm Al Quwain". sobha-siniya-islands.ae. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
- ^ "Umm Al Quwain Meaning History Facts And Tourism". futurearab.com. 22 November 2017. Archived from the original on 28 April 2021. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
- ^ "Umm Al Quwain's economy". United Arab Emirates. Retrieved 29 January 2024..
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