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The name Umm Al Quwain is widely believed to mean 'mother of the two powers'.
Umm Al Quwain
United Arab Emirates
Umm Al Quwain 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.
From the “Etymology” section
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The name is derived from an Arabic phrase indicating the dual influence of land and water in the region.
Umm Al Quwain
United Arab Emirates
Umm Al Quwain 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.
From the “Etymology” section
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Umm Al Quwain's economy is driven by various sectors, including tourism, fisheries, manufacturing, and trade.
Umm Al Quwain
United Arab Emirates
Umm Al Quwain 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.
From the “Economy” section
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The city benefits from the Umm Al Quwain Free Zone, which supports small and medium-sized enterprises.
Umm Al Quwain
United Arab Emirates
Umm Al Quwain 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.
From the “Economy” section
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Photo: Peter Dowley from Dubai, United Arab Emirates · CC BY 2.0
Development of transportation infrastructure has supported economic growth in Umm Al Quwain.
Umm Al Quwain
United Arab Emirates
Umm Al Quwain 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.
From the “Economy” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: Peter Dowley from Dubai, United Arab Emirates · CC BY 2.0