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: Emirates in the UAE |
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Sharjah |
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Sharjah is the third
largest Emirate of UAE. With a population of 600,000,
H. H. Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qassimi is
the ruler of this Emirate. The Emirate of Sharjah
extends along 16 kms of UAE's Gulf Coastline &
more than 80kms into the interiors. In addition
there are three enclaves, these are Kalba, Khor
Fakkan & Dibba Al Husn. Area- wise it covers 2600
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Economy:
Sharjah is the main supplier of liquefied gases
to power stations & desalination plants. Sharjah
encompasses some important oasis areas; the most
famous of which is Dhaid, where a wide range of
vegetables & fruits are grown.Education is given
a priority, which is evident in its educational
institutes & international universities. |
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Airports & Seaports:
It has three seaports,
two on its western coast on the Arabian Gulf &
the other is the Khor Fakkan Port which is on
the Gulf of Oman. It also has an international
Airport. |
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Tourism: Besides having Corniche beautifully situated
in the middle of the city, there are modern shopping
malls as well as traditional markets, museums
& cultural centres which are a delight to the
tourists. The peaceful hamlets of Khor Fakkan
& Kalba are major attraction & provide a getaway
from the hustle bustle of the city life. |
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Free Zones |
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Sharjah has two Free Zones: |
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SAIF Zone |
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Hamriyah Free Zone |
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