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Know Ajman in 40 seconds
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2/12/2025
Know your emirate in 40 seconds: Here are some cool facts about Ajman, you probably didn't know.
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Know your emirate in 40 seconds.
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It is the smallest of all seven emirates.
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Yes, I am talking about Ajman.
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Its human history can be traced back to around 3000 BC, but the emirate was set up in 1810,
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when the Al-Nuwaym tribe created a permanent settlement by the coast.
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Back then, Ajman was the Gulf region's biggest boat building centre.
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Here are some other interesting facts.
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For instance, it has traffic lights at most major intersections that smile back at you.
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In the 1960s, Ajman launched the first radio station in the UAE.
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It is known for its wild honey, fortresses and adventure sports in the Hajar Mountains.
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