Ajman
Ajman
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Ajman (
History
Al Bu Kharaiban Nuaimi rule in Ajman started in 1816, when Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi and fifty of his followers took the coastal settlement of Ajman from members of the Al Bu Shamis Nuaimi tribe in a short conflict.[3] It wasn't until 1816 or 1817, however, that the Ajman fort finally fell to Rashid's followers and his rule was endorsed by the powerful Sheikh of neighbouring Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah, Sheikh Sultan bin Saqr Al Qasimi.[4]
On 8 January 1820, following the sack of Ras Al Khaimah by a British force led by Sir W.G. Keir, Sultan bin Saqr signed the General Maritime Treaty with the United Kingdom on 4 February 1820, followed on 15 March by Rashid bin Humaid[5] at Falaya Fort.
An 1822 British maritime survey noted that Ajman had one of the best
In 1831, the Sheikh of Ajman accepted a subsidy from the Imam of Muscat to join with Sultan bin Saqr of Sharjah against Sohar, but following Sultan's defeat declared for Sohar.[clarification needed] In his absence, a part of Bani Yas from Abu Dhabi sacked Ajman town and its date groves.[7] In retaliation, the forces of Ajman committed 'daring depredations' upon the cities of Sohar and Muscat. When called upon to provide redress for the actions of his 'subject', Sultan bin Saqr disavowed any authority over Ajman and in 1832 a British naval force was sent to Ajman to obtain redress for the raids on the East Coast cities.[8] Ending a conflict between Sharjah, Ajman and Dubai on the one hand and Abu Dhabi on the other, Ajman (together with the other parties) signed the 1835 Maritime Treaty in its own right.[8]
In 1840, Humaid bin Obeid bin Subt of Al Heera invaded Ajman supported by a body of the Bani Naeem. Although initially reluctant to assist Humeid bin Rashid, Sultan bin Suggur of Sharjah sent his son Suggur who, together with Maktoum of Dubai, ejected the invaders and sacked Al Heera in reprisal.
In 1843 a further Maritime Treaty was signed between the Trucial Sheikhs and the British and then, on 4 May 1853, 'A Perpetual Treaty of Peace' was entered into by the coastal Sheikhs, including Ajman. A copy of this treaty is on display in Ajman Museum. A further treaty of 1892 bound the Trucial States to Britain.
By the 20th century, J. G. Lorimer's survey of the coast of the Trucial States showed Ajman to be a small town of some 750 inhabitants (in comparison, the population of Dubai at the time numbered over 10,000).[9] On 2 December 1971, Ajman, under Sheikh Rashid bin Humayd Al Nuaimi, joined the United Arab Emirates.
Population
The city has more than 90% of the population of the emirate. The area runs directly into the city of Sharjah along the coast to the southwest, which in turn is adjacent to Dubai, forming a continuous urban area.
Commercial
Ajman is home to the Ruler's office, companies, commercial markets, and about 50 international and local retail shops. Banking interests include: Emirates NBD, Ajman Bank, Arab Bank PLC, Bank Saderat Iran, and Commercial Bank of Dubai. Ajman is also home to fishing industry & Seafood Importers/Exporters in UAE. Shopping malls include Ajman China Mall and City Centre Ajman.
Ajman Free Zone
With the capacity to accommodate 1500 companies and serving over 1,000 vessels a year, Ajman Port and Ajman Free Zone are major contributors to the emirate's economy. Exporting to over 65 countries, the Free Zone's companies make up approximately 20% of the UAE's overall industrial units, with some 256 industrial companies operating from the zone.[10]
Tourism
Ajman is continuing the development stalled by the
Ajman's corniche is a popular evening and weekend destination for families and features a number of fast food outlets, coffee shops and stalls. It is home to the 'Outside Inn', a popular watering hole with expatriates, as well as to a number of hotels, including the Ramada, Ajman Palace, Ajman Hotel, the Ajman Saray and Fairmont Ajman.
Ajman's newly developed Al Zorah area supports a range of outdoor activities, including golf, children's play areas and kayaking.[11]
Transportation
The natural
For international air travel, residents of Ajman can also use the Sharjah International Airport, which is only a few kilometres away.
Universities and colleges
- Ajman University, founded in 1988
- City University College of Ajman (CUCA)
- Gulf Medical University
Notable people
- Adel Al-Hosani (born 1989), Emirati football goalkeeper
- Kulthum Bin Masoud(born 1957), Emirati journalist, writer, poet and businesswoman
- Khalfan Mubarak (born 1995), Emirati football player
- Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi (born 1931), Current ruler of the Emirate
Ajman Stud
Ajman Stud is a Horse Stud Farm established in 2002 by the Crown Prince of the Emirate of Ajman H.H. Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi. It is 30 Kms from the main city of Ajman. "Colt Gold" title won by Gallardo J in 2016 where H.H Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi was crowned as best breeder and owner.[14]
See also
References
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- ^ "TelluBase—UAE Fact Sheet (Tellusant Public Service Series)" (PDF). tellusant.com. Tellusant, Inc. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
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- ^ General Maritime Treaty, 1820
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- ^ Lorimer, John G (1908). Gazetteer of the Persian Gulf Oman & Central Arabia. Bombay: Government of India. pp. 1433–1451.
- ^ "Ajman Free Zone". UAEFreeZones.com. Retrieved 30 November 2014.
- ^ "Al Zorah Nature Reserve | Ajman". ajman.travel. Retrieved 13 June 2019.
- ^ "About Ajman". Ajman Free Zone Authority. 2 June 2007. Archived from the original on 2 June 2007. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
- ^ "Ajman travel guide". www.world66.com. Archived from the original on 24 January 2010. Retrieved 31 July 2016.
- ^ "Ajman Stud to compete in "Arabian Horse World Championships of the Mediterranean and Arab Countries" in France". wam. 22 June 2018. Retrieved 28 November 2022.