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Al Ain Region

April 15, 2024

This article is about the Eastern Region of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. For the city, see Al Ain.
"Eastern Region Municipality" redirects here. For other uses, see Ash Sharqiyah. For other uses of "Eastern Region", see Eastern Region.

The Eastern Region (Arabic: ٱلْمِنْطَقَة ٱلشَّرْقِيَّة, romanized: Al-Minṭaqah Aš-Šarqiyyah), officially known as Al Ain Region (Arabic: مِنْطَقَة ٱلْعَيْن, romanized: Minṭaqat al-ʿAyn)[1][3][2] is one of three Municipal Regions in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. It forms the southeastern part of the United Arab Emirates.[4] Its main settlement is the eponymous city of Al Ain, located on the country's border with Oman, about 160 km (99 mi) from the city of Abu Dhabi, the capital of the Emirate and country.[5] Compared to the Western Region, it is also a rather remote region of the Emirate,[6] but smaller by area, and is not known to hold reserves of gas or petroleum,[7] but is agriculturally important.[8]

Al Ain Region[1]
Minṭaqat Al-ʿAyn (مِنْطَقَة ٱلْعَيْن)
Al Sharqia
Eastern Region
Al-Minṭaqah Aš-Šarqiyyah (ٱلْمِنْطَقَة ٱلشَّرْقِيَّة)
The desert with limited vegetation near Al-Khaznah, between the cities of Al Ain and Abu Dhabi, roughly in the region of Ar-Rub' Al-Khali (The Empty Quarter)
Flag
Coat of arms
Location of the Eastern Region in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi[2]
Coordinates: 24°12′27″N 55°44′41″E / 24.20750°N 55.74472°E / 24.20750; 55.74472
Country United Arab Emirates
Emirate Abu Dhabi
SeatAl Ain
Government
 • TypeAbsolute monarchy
 • EmirMohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
 • Ruler's Representative of the Eastern Region of the Emirate of Abu DhabiTahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan
Time zoneUTC+4 (UAE standard time)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+4

History and prehistory edit

See also: Archaeology of the United Arab Emirates, Bidaa Bint Saud, Buraimi Dispute, Hafit Period, List of Ancient Settlements in the UAE, List of cultural property of national significance in the United Arab Emirates, and Umm al-Nar Culture
 
Al-'Ankah Fort in the village of Remah, between the cities of Al-Ain and Abu Dhabi

The city of Al-Ain, part of a historical region which also includes the adjacent Omani town of Al-Buraimi,[9] is noted for its forts, oases, aflāj (underground water channels), and archaeological sites such as those of Hili and Rumailah. Sites outside the city include Jebel Hafeet[10][11][12] and Al-A'ankah Fort.[13] Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan had been the Ruler's Representative in this region, before becoming the Ruler of Abu Dhabi and President of the United Arab Emirates.[9][14] In March 2017, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahyan renamed the region as Al Ain Region.[1][3]

Demographics and settlements edit

 
A sign on the E66 highway between Al-Ain and Dubai near Al-Faqa', with the names of Al-Hayer, Al-Ain and Ash-Shwaib within the region, besides Al-Dhaid and Al-Fujairah outside the Emirate

As of 2009, the population of the region was estimated at 890,000.[15]

Aside from the main city, there are about 20 settlements which are governed by the region's municipal body, that is Al Ain Municipality. Most of them are estimated to have populations of no more than 10,000. They include:[7][3][16]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b c "Khalifa renames Eastern and Western Regions". WAM. Gulf News. 2017-03-16. Retrieved 2017-03-18.
  2. ^ a b , Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi, 2018, p. 171, archived from the original (PDF) on 2017-08-21, retrieved 2019-05-15
  3. ^ a b c "Sheikh Khalifa renames Abu Dhabi regions". The National. 2017-03-16. Retrieved 2018-11-04.
  4. ^ Lieth, Helmut; Al Masoom, A. A., eds. (2012-12-06). "Reclamation potentials of saline degraded lands in Abu Dhabi eastern region using high salinity-tolerant woody plants and some salt marsh species". Towards the rational use of high salinity tolerant plants: Vol 2: Agriculture and forestry under marginal soil water conditions. Vol. 2: Agriculture and forestry under marginal soil water conditions. Springer Science+Business Media. pp. 271–274. ISBN 978-9-4011-1860-6.
  5. ^ "Al Ain". The Report Abu Dhabi 2010. Oxford Business Group. 2010. pp. 171–176. ISBN 978-1-9070-6521-7.
  6. ^ "Regional location maps (eastern and western regions of Abu Dhabi emirate)". Ask Explorer. Retrieved 2019-03-22.
  7. ^ a b Unnikrishnan, Deepthi (2009-12-11). "Abu Dhabi's Eastern Region: few people, bountiful nature". The National. Retrieved 2018-11-04.
  8. ^ The Report Abu Dhabi 2016. Oxford Business Group. 2016-05-09. pp. 14–16. ISBN 978-1-9100-6858-8.
  9. ^ a b Al-Hosani, Hamad Ali (2012). The Political Thought of Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (PhD Thesis) (Thesis). Durham University. (PDF) from the original on 5 February 2017. Retrieved 15 April 2016.
  10. ^ Salama, Samir (2011-12-30). "Al Ain bears evidence of a culture's ability to adapt". Gulf News. Retrieved 2018-08-07.
  11. ^ Potts, Daniel T.; Nābūdah, Ḥasan Muḥammad; Hellyer, Peter (2003). Archaeology of the United Arab Emirates. London: Trident Press. pp. 174–177. ISBN 1-9007-2488-X. OCLC 54405078.
  12. ^ "Cultural Sites of Al Ain (Hafit, Hili, Bidaa Bint Saud and Oases Areas)". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Retrieved 2018-07-16.
  13. ^ "Al Ain Forts and Castles". Abu Dhabi Digital Government. Retrieved 2019-06-18.
  14. ^ El Reyes, Dr. Abdulla, ed. (December 2014). (PDF). United Arab Emirates: Emirati National Archives. Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 February 2017. Retrieved 5 February 2017.
  15. ^ "Ruler's Representative Court - Eastern Region (RRCER)". Abu Dhabi Digital Government. Retrieved 2018-11-03.
  16. ^ , Department of Transport, Government of Abu Dhabi, archived from the original on 2018-05-24, retrieved 2018-11-04
  17. ^ "Dubai: Crime and accidents down in Al Faqa". Gulf News. 2014-04-14. Retrieved 2018-09-09.
  18. ^ "Population Bulletin" (PDF). Dubai Statistics Center, Government of Dubai. 2015.
  19. ^ a b "Dubai-Al Ain Road renamed". WAM. Al Ain: Gulf News. 2018-11-02. Retrieved 2018-11-04.
  20. ^ Al Wasmi, Naser (2018-05-16). "Special report: Al Ain farm tackles food and water security by pairing fish with watermelons". The National. Retrieved 2019-05-15.

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This article is about the Eastern Region of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi For the city see Al Ain Eastern Region Municipality redirects here For other uses see Ash Sharqiyah For other uses of Eastern Region see Eastern Region The Eastern Region Arabic ٱل م ن ط ق ة ٱلش ر ق ي ة romanized Al Minṭaqah As Sarqiyyah officially known as Al Ain Region Arabic م ن ط ق ة ٱل ع ي ن romanized Minṭaqat al ʿAyn 1 3 2 is one of three Municipal Regions in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi It forms the southeastern part of the United Arab Emirates 4 Its main settlement is the eponymous city of Al Ain located on the country s border with Oman about 160 km 99 mi from the city of Abu Dhabi the capital of the Emirate and country 5 Compared to the Western Region it is also a rather remote region of the Emirate 6 but smaller by area and is not known to hold reserves of gas or petroleum 7 but is agriculturally important 8 Al Ain Region 1 Minṭaqat Al ʿAyn م ن ط ق ة ٱل ع ي ن Al Sharqia Eastern Region Al Minṭaqah As Sarqiyyah ٱل م ن ط ق ة ٱلش ر ق ي ة The desert with limited vegetation near Al Khaznah between the cities of Al Ain and Abu Dhabi roughly in the region of Ar Rub Al Khali The Empty Quarter FlagCoat of armsLocation of the Eastern Region in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi 2 Coordinates 24 12 27 N 55 44 41 E 24 20750 N 55 74472 E 24 20750 55 74472Country United Arab EmiratesEmirate Abu DhabiSeatAl AinGovernment TypeAbsolute monarchy EmirMohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Ruler s Representative of the Eastern Region of the Emirate of Abu DhabiTahnoun bin Mohammed Al NahyanTime zoneUTC 4 UAE standard time Summer DST UTC 4 Contents 1 History and prehistory 2 Demographics and settlements 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksHistory and prehistory editSee also Archaeology of the United Arab Emirates Bidaa Bint Saud Buraimi Dispute Hafit Period List of Ancient Settlements in the UAE List of cultural property of national significance in the United Arab Emirates and Umm al Nar Culture nbsp Al Ankah Fort in the village of Remah between the cities of Al Ain and Abu DhabiThe city of Al Ain part of a historical region which also includes the adjacent Omani town of Al Buraimi 9 is noted for its forts oases aflaj underground water channels and archaeological sites such as those of Hili and Rumailah Sites outside the city include Jebel Hafeet 10 11 12 and Al A ankah Fort 13 Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan had been the Ruler s Representative in this region before becoming the Ruler of Abu Dhabi and President of the United Arab Emirates 9 14 In March 2017 Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al Nahyan renamed the region as Al Ain Region 1 3 Demographics and settlements edit nbsp A sign on the E66 highway between Al Ain and Dubai near Al Faqa with the names of Al Hayer Al Ain and Ash Shwaib within the region besides Al Dhaid and Al Fujairah outside the EmirateAs of 2009 the population of the region was estimated at 890 000 15 Aside from the main city there are about 20 settlements which are governed by the region s municipal body that is Al Ain Municipality Most of them are estimated to have populations of no more than 10 000 They include 7 3 16 Al Faqa partly in the Emirate of Dubai 17 18 on the road from Al Ain to Dubai 19 Al Hayer Al Qu a Al Shwaib on the road to Al Madam in the Emirate of Sharjah 19 Al Wagan 20 Al Yahar Mezyad Nahel Remah Sa ah SweihanSee also editAbu Dhabi Region Al Ain International Airport Al Buraimi Governorate adjacent Ash Sharqiyah disambiguation Lake Zakher List of tourist attractions in the United Arab Emirates Wildlife of the United Arab EmiratesReferences edit a b c Khalifa renames Eastern and Western Regions WAM Gulf News 2017 03 16 Retrieved 2017 03 18 a b Statistical Yearbook of Abu Dhabi 2018 Statistics Centre Abu Dhabi 2018 p 171 archived from the original PDF on 2017 08 21 retrieved 2019 05 15 a b c Sheikh Khalifa renames Abu Dhabi regions The National 2017 03 16 Retrieved 2018 11 04 Lieth Helmut Al Masoom A A eds 2012 12 06 Reclamation potentials of saline degraded lands in Abu Dhabi eastern region using high salinity tolerant woody plants and some salt marsh species Towards the rational use of high salinity tolerant plants Vol 2 Agriculture and forestry under marginal soil water conditions Vol 2 Agriculture and forestry under marginal soil water conditions Springer Science Business Media pp 271 274 ISBN 978 9 4011 1860 6 Al Ain The Report Abu Dhabi 2010 Oxford Business Group 2010 pp 171 176 ISBN 978 1 9070 6521 7 Regional location maps eastern and western regions of Abu Dhabi emirate Ask Explorer Retrieved 2019 03 22 a b Unnikrishnan Deepthi 2009 12 11 Abu Dhabi s Eastern Region few people bountiful nature The National Retrieved 2018 11 04 The Report Abu Dhabi 2016 Oxford Business Group 2016 05 09 pp 14 16 ISBN 978 1 9100 6858 8 a b Al Hosani Hamad Ali 2012 The Political Thought of Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan PhD Thesis Thesis Durham University Archived PDF from the original on 5 February 2017 Retrieved 15 April 2016 Salama Samir 2011 12 30 Al Ain bears evidence of a culture s ability to adapt Gulf News Retrieved 2018 08 07 Potts Daniel T Nabudah Ḥasan Muḥammad Hellyer Peter 2003 Archaeology of the United Arab Emirates London Trident Press pp 174 177 ISBN 1 9007 2488 X OCLC 54405078 Cultural Sites of Al Ain Hafit Hili Bidaa Bint Saud and Oases Areas UNESCO World Heritage Centre Retrieved 2018 07 16 Al Ain Forts and Castles Abu Dhabi Digital Government Retrieved 2019 06 18 El Reyes Dr Abdulla ed December 2014 Liwa Journal of the National Archives PDF United Arab Emirates Emirati National Archives Archived from the original PDF on 6 February 2017 Retrieved 5 February 2017 Ruler s Representative Court Eastern Region RRCER Abu Dhabi Digital Government Retrieved 2018 11 03 Eastern Region Bus Services Department of Transport Government of Abu Dhabi archived from the original on 2018 05 24 retrieved 2018 11 04 Dubai Crime and accidents down in Al Faqa Gulf News 2014 04 14 Retrieved 2018 09 09 Population Bulletin PDF Dubai Statistics Center Government of Dubai 2015 a b Dubai Al Ain Road renamed WAM Al Ain Gulf News 2018 11 02 Retrieved 2018 11 04 Al Wasmi Naser 2018 05 16 Special report Al Ain farm tackles food and water security by pairing fish with watermelons The National Retrieved 2019 05 15 External links editAl Ain Region to host Arab s first adventure tourism conference Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Al Ain Region amp oldid 1216700781 Demographics and settlements, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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