Emirate of Umm Al Quwain

Umm Al Quwain is one of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates, occupying a northern coastal territory along the Persian Gulf.

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United Arab Emirates: A federation of seven emirates on the southeastern Arabian Peninsula, established in 1971. Umm Al Quwain is one of the federation’s seven constituent emirates.
Umm Al Quwain Archaeology: Archaeological research into settlements and material culture in the territory of Umm Al Quwain. Finds across the emirate document human activity long before its modern political form.
Mangrove: A salt-tolerant tree or shrub growing in tropical and subtropical coastal intertidal zones. Mangroves around Al Sinniyah Island support wildlife and protect the emirate’s shoreline.
Emirate of Ajman: One of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates, situated on the Persian Gulf coast. Ajman borders Umm Al Quwain to the southwest and is more densely urbanized.
Umm Al Quwain (city): The capital and largest urban settlement of the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain. The emirate takes its name from this coastal capital.
Tell Abraq: An archaeological site on the border of Umm Al Quwain and Sharjah, occupied from the Bronze Age into later periods. Its substantial remains illuminate early settlement in the emirate’s region.
Khor Al Beidah: A coastal lagoon and tidal wetland area in Umm Al Quwain, with extensive intertidal habitats. This wetland is a prominent local setting for wildlife and conservation.
Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah: The northernmost emirate of the United Arab Emirates, with coastal plains and the Hajar Mountains. Ras Al Khaimah lies northeast of Umm Al Quwain and has a more mountainous landscape.
Persian Gulf: A shallow marginal sea of the Indian Ocean between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. The emirate’s northern coastline faces this gulf.
Ed-Dur: An ancient coastal settlement and trading center near Umm Al Quwain, flourishing around the first centuries CE. Its temples, tombs, and imports reveal the coast’s connections to wider trade networks.