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unusual facts about Dibba Al-Fujairah



Abu Dhabi National Hotels

As of 2012, within the hotel and hotel apartment sector the company owned over 15 properties located in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai, Sharjah and Fujairah.

Aluisio da Silva Neres Junior

Aluísio da Silva Neves Júnior (born 25 March 1979 in Conceição de Macabu), better known as Júnior , is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Dibba Al-Hisn in United Arab Emirates.

Arabian tahr

In April 2009, the Wadi Wurayah Fujairah preserve was set aside by royal decree in the United Arab Emirates for the protection of the Arabian Tahr.

Constitution of the United Arab Emirates

## National Assembly composition: 8 seats each of Abu Dhabi and Dubai, 6 each for Sharjah and Ras al Khaimah, and 4 each for Ajman, Umm al Quwain and Fujairah

Dibba Al-Hisn

November 19, 1980: Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi laid the foundation stone for the AED 350 million Fujairah Cement Factory in Dibba Al-Fujairah.

(632 -633 AD) Soon after the death of Prophet Muhammad, a rebellion broke out at Dibba, and a faction of the Azd, led by Laqit bin Malik, nicknamed "Thu at-Taj ذو التاج" ("The Crowned"), rejected Islam by refusing to pay the Zakat — the Islamic principle of giving a percentage of one's income to charity.

Élie Kroupi

Éli Verges Napoles Kroupi Zahi (born 18 October 1979 in Sassandra) is a French-Ivorian football forward who currently plays for Ourouba Club Fujairah in UAE Second Division.

FINA 10 km Marathon Swimming World Cup

In October 2010, the eight and final race of the series in Fujairah, UAE made news following the death of the USA's Fran Crippen during the race.

Flag of the United Arab Emirates

This continued to be the official flag until Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi abolished the red flag and adopted the Federal flag as the flag of Fujairah.

Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum

# Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed Al Maktoum (born 30 March 1989) married Crown Prince Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi of Fujairah in 2009

Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi

He is the eldest son of Shaikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Member of the Supreme Council and Emir of Fujairah.

Ronato Alcano

On 25 April 2008, Ronnie Alcano lost his title at the World 8-Ball Championships in Fujairah City, United Arab Emirates.

Rotana Hotels

Opening of Fujairah Rotana Resort & Spa - Al Aqah Beach in Fujairah and of BurJuman Arjaan by Rotana in Dubai.

UAE Chess Federation

Later on, chess started to spread across all Emirates and chess clubs were set up in Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Fujairah and Al-Ain.

WPA World Eight-ball Championship

The 2011 WPA World Eight-ball Championship was held 19–26 February at the Fujairah Exhibition Centre, with prize monies totaling $205,000.


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