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The United Arab Emirates consists of seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman, Umm Queen, and Fujairah. Each emirate has its own unique characteristics, along with common factors, such as religion, culture, history, customs, traditions, and economy. In this topic, we will learn about the ancient capital of the Emirates and the most important information about it. .

Capital of the Emirates

• The Emirate of Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates.
• The emirate first appeared in modern history in the late eighteenth century, and was ruled by the Bani Yas tribe that settled in the region.
• The capital, Abu Dhabi, is located on the southwestern side of the country, covering an area of ​​673,390 square kilometers, equivalent to 87% of the total area of ​​the country.
• The capital is surrounded to the north and northeast by the Emirates of Dubai and Sharjah, and is also bordered by the State of Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the Sultanate of Oman.
• Abu Dhabi overlooks the Arabian Gulf, which includes many islands, including up to 200 islands.
• The capital’s climate is characterized by dryness and subtropical, because summers are very hot and the humidity in the coastal areas is high, while the desert area is much less hot and hotter than the temperature.
• As for winter, it is warm during the day and a gentle breeze at night due to the presence of sunlight. There will be little rain.

Emirates of the United Arab Emirates

The UAE consists of the following seven emirates:

Emirate of Abu Dhabi

• It is the largest of the seven emirates, and includes Abu Dhabi, the capital of the federal state. It has the largest coastline compared to the other emirates, extending from the Emirate of Dubai in the north to Qatar in the west.
• Thanks to the abundance of oil and natural gas resources and the wisdom of the emirate’s political leadership, the Emirate of Abu Dhabi has made significant progress in the past forty years, making it an important center and a major player in business and economics on the global stage.

See also: What is the origin of the people of the Emirates?

Emirate of Dubai

• Dubai is the second largest of the seven emirates in the region.
• The establishment of Dubai dates back to 1833, when about 800 people from the Bani Yas tribe led by Al Maktoum settled in the Al Khor area, which divided the city into two parts: Deira and Bur Dubai.
• Dubai’s economy depends mainly on trade, services, finance and tourism.
• The emirate is famous for its cultural diversity and distinctive landmarks, and has hosted millions of businessmen and tourists from all over the world.

Emirate of Sharjah

• Sharjah’s history dates back 6,000 years.
• It was awarded the title of Capital of Arab Culture in 1998, Capital of Islamic Culture in 2014, and Capital of Arab Tourism in 2015.
• Culture holds a high regard in the emirate and it organizes many traditional festivals, including many museums and archaeological sites.
• In terms of area, it is the third largest emirate, and is distinguished by its beautiful beaches along the Arabian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.
• Its most important cities are: Sharjah, Al Dhaid, Khor Fakkan, Kalba, and Dibba Al Hisn.

Emirate of Ajman

• Founded by the Naim tribe around 1775, it is the smallest of the seven emirates, covering an area of ​​260 square kilometres.
• It is considered one of the northern emirates of the country and is located on the coast of the Arabian Gulf.
• Ajman is famous for its mountains such as Mount Dafta and Mount Lishun, and its main waterfront attracts many tourists in terms of industrial prosperity.
• The Emirate of Ajman is currently ranked third among the seven emirates, and is famous for having the largest ship repair yard in the country.
• Its tourist attractions include the Ajman Museum, Masfort Castle and other attractions.

Emirate of Umm Al Quwain

• It is considered the second smallest emirate in terms of area, and is located in Khor Al Bayda on the coast of the Arabian Gulf.
• Dating back over 5,000 years, it is the oldest pearl diving area in the world.
• Because of the port, commercial activities in the city are very active, and the Falaj Al Mualla agricultural area, 52 kilometers from the port, also belongs to the city.
• In addition to archaeological sites dating back to the dawn of Islam, the emirate also includes several islands filled with seagulls, rabbits and wild deer.

Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah

• In the past, Joufel was famous for trading in precious pearls.
• The emirate is located in a strategic location in the north of the United Arab Emirates at the entrance to the Arabian Gulf, and is divided by the flowing tongue into two parts, Ras Al Khaimah in the west and Al Muairad in the east. It has the highest mountain in the country, Jebel Jais, which reaches a height of 1,900 metres.
• The emirate is witnessing remarkable economic growth, especially after the establishment of free zones and many tourist facilities.
• It also owns the “Julphar” pharmaceutical factory, which is the largest pharmaceutical factory in the Middle East and North Africa region.

Emirate of Fujairah

• Known as the land of the ocean giants in the past, it is the first birthplace of the eastern tribes and famous for its bravery.
• This is the only emirate that does not overlook the Arabian Gulf.
• It extends about 70 kilometers across the Sea of ​​Oman, and consists of mountains, plateaus, plains, and some desert areas.
• The most important cities are: Dibba, Murbah, Qidfa, Al-Bidiya, Masafi, and Al-Siji.
• Fujairah Port is considered one of the most important livestock transport ports in the world, and its strategic location played an important role in its development, making it one of the most important fuel ports.

Information about the Emirates

• Officially known as the United Arab Emirates.
• It is one of the countries of the Arabian Peninsula located in the eastern part of the Arabian Peninsula.
• Emirates Airlines is located in the southwestern part of the Asian continent.
• To the south-east is the Sultanate of Oman, to the north-west is the State of Qatar, and to the west is the land and sea borders with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• The United Arab Emirates was founded in 1971.
• The country is located on an area of ​​86,600 square kilometers.
• The United Arab Emirates celebrates National Day on December 2 every year, which coincides with the day on which the emirates unite as the Emirates.
• The UAE dirham is the official currency of the country.
• Arabic is the language that Mexicans use in the Gulf dialect, but it is used in parallel with English, and in terms of work and internal and external transactions, English may be better in many cases.
• Due to the diversity of nationalities present, there are other languages, mostly Persian, due to the presence of many Iranians, and the language differs from Indian and South Asian languages, such as Filipino, due to the presence of a large community.
• In terms of oil reserves, the UAE ranks seventh among countries in the world.

See also: The population of the UAE by gender, age, and emirate

Reasons for calling the capital by this name

People think about it for two reasons: the first may be the most logical to some people, and the second may be just a story in the folklore of the people of the Emirates.

The first reason

• This area is home to antelopes, and antelopes are deer-like animals, and many people interested in hunting them go there, so it is called Abu Dhabi.

The second reason

• The hunter tried to catch the antelope, but after several failed attempts, he finally succeeded.
• But he felt thirsty because he had exhausted his enormous energy, and he went to look for a well, and upon his arrival he found that it had dried up of water. After some time had passed, some people passed by and decided to call it the Abu Dhabi area.

Population of the capital of the Emirates

• According to the latest census in 2018, Abu Dhabi has a population of one million, and the census covers both local residents and foreign residents.

Population of the Emirates

• According to the latest census in 2018, the population of the UAE is 9.6131 million.

Administrative division of the capital of the Emirates

The Emirates consists of three main regions, divided into multiple blocs and clusters, which are:

Western Region

• Al Dhafra region, consisting of ten complexes.

Eastern Province

• It is the Al Ain area and consists of twelve building groups.

Central metropolitan area

It is the Abu Dhabi area, and it consists of 16 complexes, including 4 islands.

See also: The seven cities of the Emirates